Wednesday, May 22nd 02:37 AM IST
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strongWashington:/strongRepublican presidential hopefulMitt Romney mourned the Wisconsin Gurdwara tragedy at afundraiser in Iowa, but referred to a 'sheik temple' insteadof a 'Sikh temple' while offering his condolences.Confusing the Arabic honorific with the term Sikh, Romneymispronounced it and was found talking about 'sheik' people.

Earlier in the day, the Republican spoke correctly of theSikh religion when he observed a moment of silence at acampaign event in Illinois. But the slip of tongue came at theWest Des Moines fundraiser in Iowa.

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strongWashington:/strongRepublican presidential hopefulMitt Romney mourned the Wisconsin Gurdwara tragedy at afundraiser in Iowa, but referred to a 'sheik temple' insteadof a 'Sikh temple' while offering his condolences.Confusing the Arabic honorific with the term Sikh, Romneymispronounced it and was found talking about 'sheik' people. Earlier in the day, the Republican spoke correctly of theSikh religion when he observed a moment of silence at acampaign event in Illinois. But the slip of tongue came at theWest Des Moines fundraiser in Iowa. [caption id=attachment_409952 align=alignleft width=380