Son of slain Sikh leader to challenge Paul Ryan's seat as a Democratic candidate

[BluegrassStateBlues]

MILWAUKEE — The son of a slain Sikh temple president plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan in next year’s congressional election, in a Wisconsin district where support for the 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee has been strong but slipping.

Amar Kaleka, 35, told The Associated Press he’ll file paperwork Wednesday to form an exploratory congressional committee. He plans to formally announce his candidacy as a Democrat next month.

Kaleka said he wants to bring accountability and transparency back to Washington. He blamed the government shutdown on Ryan, who’s the House Budget Committee chairman, and his GOP colleagues. He said citizens are tired of career politicians who care more about staying in power than serving the people.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/apnewsbreak-son-of-slain-sikh-leader-to-challenge-ex-vp-candidate-ryan-for-wis-us-house-seat/2013/10/14/e503777e-34f3-11e3-89db-8002ba99b894_story.html

[datasuspect]

1. inshallah

[geek tragedy]

2. whut? nt

[BluegrassStateBlues]

3. God willing.

Had to Google it myself.

Haha.

[geek tragedy]

5. I know what it means. Not sure what Allah has to do with this race nt

[BluegrassStateBlues]

7. Yeah, now that I think about it... it's strange. Took a sec to process. nt

[bluestate10]

22. Do you even understand the difference between a Sikh and a Muslim? nt

[BluegrassStateBlues]

23. Yes. Read on. nt

[srican69]

8. He is a Sikh - they don't say Inshallah ...quite the contrary - Sikhism was formed to resist Islam.

It's a bit jarring as his father's killer also mistook him for being Muslim ( nothing wrong with that) ..

[datasuspect]

10. i can invoke allah anywhere i wish.

[bhikkhu]

20. I can't imagine what purpose is served by invoking allah

on an OP about a Sikh seeking political office. Who's father was apparently killed for resembling a muslim.

[bluestate10]

24. I pray that you are making some bad joke. Because if you aren't, your post is cravenly ignorant. nt

[kestrel91316]

9. Don't be an ignoramus. If you can't tell the difference between a Sikh and a Muslim,

you're in the wrong political party.

It's insulting to act like you don't know or care that there's a difference. But, then, your post was obviously intended to insult Sikhs AND Muslims.

[datasuspect]

11. don't be presumptuous

i can invoke allah wherever i wish.

what do you have against muslims?

i wonder if you seek outrage and insult behind every innocuous thing . . .

[kestrel91316]

14. Your post was clearly intended to either insult Kaleka or imply that he is Muslim.

It's no different than the teabaggers telling Obama to "put down the Koran".

You aren't any more Muslim than I am.

[datasuspect]

15. you are being very presumptuous

you couldn't possibly know what my intentions are.

upon what basis are you making judgments about my intentions?

please explain your reasoning, unless you are a psychic.

unless you're just really thin skinned and you just look for things to get offended by.

[bhikkhu]

21. Perhaps you could edit, so there would be some apparent meaning

otherwise people have to guess at the meaning.

[tenderfoot]

25. Good riddance douche!

[Blue_Tires]

4. I can hear the NRA smear machine warming up now...

[elfin]

6. Doomed - people will say he is a Muslim terrorist

That's how dumb and paranoid they are.

I wish him well and will probably contribute, but Ryan has a Midwest look and appeal despite his horrible "policies."

I think of Ryan as a kid who got an A in basic Econ at one point and convinced himself he was a genius because he could do a spreadsheet that was filled with errors but looked good to the gullible.

[PeaceNikki]

12. He's become a bit of a celebrity here in Southern Wisconsin.

He's very active in the community and speaks about violence often.

Anyone who knows of the Sikh temple shooting around here knows him and knows they aren't Muslims. Or terrorists.

I am not saying he'll win. It's a tough district that was drawn for the GOP to win. But I wish him well.

[Cha]

16. Good to know.. thank you, PN

[elfin]

17. Not in his district (in senselessbrenner's), but informed as to who he is

Yes, a very good guy and I know how Sikhs are not Islamists in any way. However, I strongly suspect that Ryan's district outside of Oak Creek is not so informed or tolerant.

Again, I hope for the best.

[Blue_Tires]

18. Actually, he'll just get tainted as a would-be gun banner

Just like the NRA works to discredit anyone who has the unmitigated gall to endure a mass shooting tragedy and actually want to speak out...

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

19. I'm sure the tea baggers will be saying such

Ryan will get all sorts of political donations from them.

[dragonlady]

13. This would be the second Democratic candidate for the seat

Rob Zerban, businessman and former county supervisor from Kenosha County, has had an exploratory committee for several months now and has been busy making appearances in the district. He's almost certain to announce soon. He ran against Ryan in 2012 and did well for a first campaign. With greater name recognition this time around and all the crap that has been happening since the last election, I should think he would have the better chance to defeat Paul Ryan.