Ryan Winkler

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Ryan Winkler
WInkler in 2006
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 46A district
44B (2007–2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2007
Preceded by Ron Latz
Personal details
Born (1975-12-30) December 30, 1975
Bemidji, Minnesota
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Jenny
Children 2
Residence Golden Valley, Minnesota
Alma mater Harvard College
University of Minnesota Law School
Profession attorney, legislator
Religion Lutheran

Ryan Patrick Winkler (born December 30, 1975) is Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 46A, which includes portions of the cities of Golden Valley and St. Louis Park in Hennepin County.[1]

Education

Winkler graduated with an B.A. in history from Harvard University in 1998 and J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2001.[1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

He was first elected in 2006, and was re-elected in 2008, 2010, and 2012.

Controversy

Following the United States Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder, Winkler took to Twitter to write, "VRA majority is four accomplices to race discrimination and one Uncle Thomas" referring to Justice Clarence Thomas, an African American. "Uncle Tom" is a derogatory used against blacks who are perceived as being apologetic for their race. Winkler later deleted the tweet and posted, "Deleted Tweet causing offense regarding Justice Thomas. I apologize for it, but believe VRA decision does abet racism."[2]On Twitter, he added that he did not understand "Uncle Tom" as a racist term.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Winkler, Ryan". Venus.library.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20. 
  2. ↑ "DFL Rep. Winkler tweets and deletes "Uncle Thomas" to Supreme Court Justice". Star Tribune. June 25, 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Ryan Winkler Deletes 'Uncle Thomas' Voting Rights Act Tweet, Issues Apology". 

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