There will be some reluctance in some circles to accept Mr Singh as a leader of a Canadian political party.  It is a new thing, and there are always those who resist new things.  Mr. Singh could mitigate this by emphasizing Sikh CANADIAN and not a Canadian SIKH.  He already does this through his demeanour, his charisma, and his obvious comfort mingling outside the Sikh community.  He will broaden his base and vote potential by being Canadian first.  He will remain a minority candidate with pockets of electoral strength if he unduly focuses on his Sikhness.

This was the key to Obama's success.  He was a President who was black more than he was a black President,