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A clear choice: AsAmNews endorses Biden Harris
In our eight-year history, AsAmNews has never endorsed a presidential candidate until now.
In 2020, the choice is clear.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris represent the best interests of Asian Americans and the best interests of the country.
Donald Trump continues to foment hatred of Asian Americans with terms like “kung flu”...
Harris, Biden release their tax returns
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and running mate Sen. Kamala Harris(D-CA) released their tax return records ahead of the Sept. 29 presidential debate, according to CBS.
Harris released tax records from the last 15 years. It shows that in 2019, Harris and her husband earned $3,018,127 in taxable income...
Chadwick Boseman’s last message to fans: Yes, Kamala
As fans mourn the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, among those mourning with them is Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
The two appeared to have a genuine relationship with Boseman's last tweet before his death dedicated to Harris.
"Yes, @KamalaHarris," he tweeted along with three clap emojis on...
The Sacramento Bee endorses Bass over Harris
Citing community activism and stalwart leadership, The Sacramento Bee has endorsed Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) for vice president.
"Politics typically rewards calculating and ruthless ambition," The Sacramento Bee editorial board wrote. "That’s why it’s unusual to see Rep. Karen Bass on the shortlist of Joe Biden’s potential picks...
Betting line: Harris and Duckworth 1 & 2 in VEEP sweepstakes
Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Tammy Duckworth(D-IL) are the odds on favorites to win the Democratic nomination for president, Legal Sportsbetting reports.
The odds maker, Bet Online, lists the two in that order. Harris is not a surprise. She has long been considered a serious contender for the nomination. However,...
Senator Harris calls for “defunding” police resources in favor of social services. Backs police reforms
Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) joined House and Senate Democrats in pushing for sweeping police reforms that fall short of defunding police.
The package known as the Justice in Policing Act would ban chokeholds, establish a police misconduct registry, and require state and local law enforcement to report use of force...
Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to introduce companion Senate resolution condemning anti-Asian racism amid COVID-19
Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) announced their intention on Thursday to introduce a resolution in the Senate denouncing anti-Asian racism and sentiment prompted by COVID-19.
The resolution is a companion to House Resolution 908, which was introduced by Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY-6) on...
California’s AAPI voters favoring Biden, Sanders & Harris
Views From The Edge
Whoever wins the California primary will have a pretty good shot at becoming the Democratic nominee for President. AAPI voters makeup about 1 out of every 6 registered voters and could strong say who will win the state's electoral jackpot.
Except for a notable antipathy towards Donald...
Debate: Harris attacks the true villain; Yang announces his ‘big surprise”
Views from the Edge
The debate among 10 of the 19 Democratic candidates probably didn't change their poll standings so much for the top tier hopefuls. If there's any shuffling about it would be among the middle tier and those single-digit candidates.
The ...
AAPI candidates Update: Gabbard serves, YanG dances, Harris gets key Iowa endorsement
Views from the Edge
The three AAPI prospects for President are at critical junctures in their campaigns as they begin to assess the long-term prospects of their candidacies.
Andrew Yang continues to surprise in his run for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency.
Last month his sincere emotional response to a woman who had...
Gabbard and Harris battle for Indian American support
Views from the Edge
Indian Americans find themselves in the middle of America's culture wars fueled by the anti-immigrant policies of Donald Trump.
Trump's anti-Muslim ban, new limits on H-1B visas and stricter rules making it harder to unite families have given South Asians more than enough...
Sen. Harris Introduces Bill for Legal Counsel for Refugees
Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., introduced her first bill on Thursday that would provide legal counsel to those held or detained while trying to enter the U.S., reports USA Today.
The Access to Counsel Act would allow lawyers to provide legal counsel by phone or video if they cannot physically be...
CNN: California Attorney General Harris Talks About Her Childhood and Being Referred to As a “Female Barrack Obama”
In a recent interview in CNN’s State of the Union, host Candy Crowley chatted with California Attorney General Kamala Harris on her personal life growing in a multi-ethnic family and her career path as California's top cop.
Kamala Harris, who was raised by an African-American father and an Indian mother,...
These are the elected AAPI Congress members so far
Despite the election loss of Vice President Kamala Harris — who would've been the first Asian American president of the United States — numerous AAPI candidates have won seats in the Senate and House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. Results for some races have yet to be called...
Opinion: Emil Amok’s Takeout: Election night blues
*What does an Asian American think?
EMIL AMOK GUILLERMO: THE POLITICS WE’RE STUCK WITH—THE DIVERSITY OF TRUMP
A Black, South Asian Indian woman, from Oakland, Calif., the first ever to be elected to the United States presidency.
That was the headline of hope.
Kamala Harris represented joy and positivity. Her election would have...
What an Asian American president would mean to Asian Americans
If Kamala Harris is elected, what would having the first Asian American president of the United States mean to that community?
Her election would be a source of pride as someone who would have cracked the bamboo or glass ceiling for Asian Americans.
“Indians in general are exuberant simply because as...
Take our election night quiz and test your knowledge
How well do you know your AANHPI political history? Test your knowledge below, and scroll to the end to see the answers.
Who was the first Asian American elected to Congress?
a) Norman Mineta
b) Dalip Singh Saund
c) Daniel Inouye
d) Patsy Mink
Who was the first Asian American presidential candidate?
a) Hiram Fong
b) Andrew...
Where you can get race results with Asian American candidates
By Randall Yip, Executive Editor
AsAmNews is the place where you can find results from Asian American and Pacific Islander candidates in one convenient location.
A team of reporters from New York to Maui will be monitoring vote results beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern time until 5 a.m. Eastern the following...
What is the impact of border crackdown on presidential election?
By Erin Chew
Please Note: To protect the identity of the migrants and advocates interviewed, some names have been changed upon request. “Ali", 28 left Bangladesh bound for the United States in a bid to escape political unrest in his home country. He crossed the Tijuana-San Diego border illegally unaware...
Filipino voters could decide critical races in Nevada
Asian Americans rank among the fastest-growing demographics in the nation, and both Republicans and Democrats recognize this trend.
In Nevada, Asian Americans represent 12 percent of the electorate, with Filipinos taking the top spot as the largest (44%) AAPI ethnic group. Despite the growth, the 2022 Asian American Voter Survey...
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