Two congressional candidates in Tennessee seem to be in competition over who can best portray themselves as the biggest Islamophobe. Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik is trying to take down her opponent and current Rep. Diane Black (R-TN) over the opening of an Islamic community center and mosque near — but not in — the district for which they are competing.
The center, in Murfreesboro, TN, gained national attention when it sparked anti-Islam rage across the country. Just last week, the Justice Department stepped in to ensure the mosque was set to open after Ramadan.
Not only is the Islamic center not in the district of the candidates, it is also relatively popular among Tennesseans.