February 2018: As Chair Of The Deschutes County Republican Party, Patti Adair Hosted A Talk By An Anti-Muslim Extremist Despite Calls To Cancel
February 2018: The Deschutes County Republican Party Hosted Speaker John Guandolo, A Former FBI Agent Described By The Southern Poverty Law Center As An Anti-Muslim Extremist
February 2018: The Deschutes County Republican Party Hosted Speaker John Guandolo, A Former FBI Agent Described By The Southern Poverty Law Center As An Anti-Muslim Extremist. “Republicans in a central Oregon county proceeded with a presentation by a former FBI agent known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, despite calls from Democrats and a Muslim civil liberties organization to cancel the event. The Deschutes County Republican Party on Tuesday hosted an hour-long speaking engagement by John Guandolo, who the Southern Poverty Law Center has described as an anti-Muslim extremist, The Bulletin reported . Prior to the event, the Oregon Democratic Party and the state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations called on Republicans to drop the speech and asked the Republican candidates for governor to condemn the event.” [Associated Press, 2/21/18]
- Guandolo Worked For The FBI From 1996 To 2008 And Hosted Seminars For Law Enforcement Organizations And Other Groups On What He Describes As “Jihadi Threats.” “Guandolo, who worked for the FBI from 1996 to 2008, hosts seminars for law enforcement organizations and other groups on what he describes as ‘jihadi threats.’ Patti Adair, the chairwoman of the county Republican Party, said she stood by the
invitation for Guandolo to speak, but she didn't previously know about Guandolo's reputation. ‘I think it's always good to hear both sides,’ Adair said. Paul DeWitt, the vice chairman of the county Republican Party, said Guandolo is a ‘realist’ with experience in the field.” [Associated Press, 2/21/18]
Adair, Then The Chairwoman Of The Deschutes County Republican Party, Stood By Allowing Guandolo To Speak, Saying “I Think It's Always Good To Hear Both Sides”
February 2018: Adair Was The Chairwoman Of The Deschutes County Republican Party. “Guandolo, who worked for the FBI from 1996 to 2008, hosts seminars for law enforcement organizations and other groups on what he describes as ‘jihadi threats.’ Patti Adair, the chairwoman of the county Republican Party, said she stood by the invitation for Guandolo to speak, but she didn't previously know about Guandolo's reputation. ‘I think it's always good to hear both sides,’ Adair said. Paul DeWitt, the vice chairman of the county Republican Party, said Guandolo is a ‘realist’ with experience in the field.” [Associated Press, 2/21/18]
Adair Said She Stood By Allowing Guandolo To Speak, Saying “I Think It's Always Good To Hear Both Sides.” “Guandolo, who worked for the FBI from 1996 to 2008, hosts seminars for law enforcement organizations and other groups on what he describes as ‘jihadi threats.’ Patti Adair, the chairwoman of the county Republican Party, said she stood by the invitation for Guandolo to speak, but she didn't previously know about Guandolo's reputation. ‘I think it's always good to hear both sides,’ Adair said. Paul DeWitt, the vice chairman of the county Republican Party, said Guandolo is a ‘realist’ with experience in the field.” [Associated Press, 2/21/18]
- Adair Said She Didn't Previously Know About Guandolo's Reputation. “Guandolo, who worked for the FBI from 1996 to 2008, hosts seminars for law enforcement organizations and other groups on what he describes as ‘jihadi threats.’ Patti Adair, the chairwoman of the county Republican Party, said she stood by the invitation for Guandolo to speak, but she didn't previously know about Guandolo's reputation. ‘I think it's always good to hear both sides,’ Adair said. Paul DeWitt, the vice chairman of the county Republican Party, said Guandolo is a ‘realist’ with experience in the field.” [Associated Press, 2/21/18]
The Event Proceeded As Planned Despite Calls To Cancel
February 2018: Associated Press Headline: “County Republicans Host Speaker Despite Calls To Cancel.” [Associated Press, 2/21/18]