” “Ron Bhalla, a GOP candidate for Congress from Tennessee’s 3rd district, however says that a growing number of American Indians are believing in conservative principles. “I do know in the past a good majority of Indians were Democratic minded but over the years the trend is changed,” he told India Real Time.
“Whether they’re Democrats or Republicans, small business owners or farmers, Indian Americans in my district are concerned about overregulation, lack of school choice, and other issues the Republican Party is well poised to address,” added Ricky Gill, a Republican Candidate for Congress from California’s 9th district.
“If we break bread over these issues of common concern, I believe the Republican Party can succeed electorally among Indian Americans and other minority communities in California and beyond,” said Mr. Gill, who has been labeled a “young gun” candidate by the National Republican Congressional Committee. “
I’m inclined to agree. Indian-Americans believe in entrepeunership and if Republicans communicate their message effectively to them, they’ll win their votes. Also, if Obama is defeated for reelection, having a few qualified high-profile Indian-Americans in improtant posts will be a plus.
Chuck Fleischmann has 3 primary challengers including Wamp’s son.