PA State Rep. Brian Sims, local Muslim group facing backlash and Corey Booker's campaign

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Inside Story May 12 episode: PA State Rep Brian Sims, local Muslim group facing backlash and Corey Booker's campaign

Tamala Edwards and our Insiders discuss the backlash Pennsylvania Representative Brian Sims faced from shaming planned parenthood protesters, as well as the backlash faced by a local Muslim American Chapter.

The panel discuss the DA Larry Krasner considering decriminalizing all drug possession in Philly.

They also talk about Cory Booker's push for Medicaid expansion and more gun control, President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani's trip to Ukraine, and Mayor Jim Kenney's campaign thus far.

The panel offers four stories that warrant more attention.

The Insiders also cover Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's consideration to decriminalize all drug possession, and Pa. lawmakers' push for 401 (k) style pension plans. Catch the Inside Story Sunday at 11:30am.

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