Former RI GOP Candidate Taub: “Both Sides Responsible” in Charlottesville

Thursday, August 17, 2017

 

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Russell Taub

Former Republican Congressional candidate Russell Taub -- who ran against Democrat Rep. David Cicilline in 2016 -- spoke with GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle on GoLocal LIVE about the recent events in Charlottesville -- and the subsequent national reaction. 

"The alt-left -- they were there, too," said Taub. "Both sides were responsible."

Taub, who wrote a column that was published in GoLocalProv, "I am Jewish and I Support Mr. Bannon."  The piece appeared last November and focused on  President Donald Trump's top - and controversial - aide, spoke to the issue of Jewish politics. 

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"The Jewish community is right now split in two in Rhode Island," said Taub, who spoke about disagreeing with State Representative Aaron Regunberg on U.S - Israeli policy, and more.

 
 

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