Richard Jomshof’s remarks comparing him to Quisling have sparked a political storm. At the same time, the Sweden Democrats and several commentators point out that similar historical epithets have long been used against the party and its representatives—often without provoking the same widespread reactions.
The most widely publicized example from the past dates back to around 2007, when the then-leader of the Left Party Lars Ohly described Jimmie Åkesson such as "a quisling," "a collaborator," and "a traitor." That clip has Richard Jomshof Now republished following the most recent debate.
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