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August 12th, 2008
South Asian Americans Could Make Obama President
Posted by Cate ParkObama surrogate Kal Penn argues that South Asian Americans can be the swing vote in November’s presidential election.
"So, if ever there was any question as to whether
family background or immigration history or age was holding anyone back
in being effective, that’s all pretty much dissolved," he contended.
"And we got proof to show that no matter what your background is, that
one vote and that one effort of making a phone call and reaching out
and registering somebody to vote can have huge implications and a huge
impact."
Penn exhorted the young Asian American leaders and
activists present that "depending on how much time you can put in, you
can head up particular regions, you can help with youth outreach, South
Asian outreach — any kind of demographic outreach — registering
people."
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