Politics briefing: Trump weighs Thapar for Supreme Court seat
Also this week: Public charge returns; Minhaj boosts Democrats; WeChat ban halted; Census alarms.
A South Asian judge could cement Trump’s influence on the Supreme Court
NAPABA-backed judge Amul Thapar has emerged (again) as a potential contender for the high court.
Politics briefing: Trump gains ground with Asian voters
Also this week: WeChat ban looms; House condemns anti-Asian hate; Harvard vs. DOJ; groups seek census extension.
House condemns anti-Asian hate during pandemic
The legislative chamber voted 243–164 on the resolution intended to serve a message of strong federal support of Asian American communities.
Survey: Many Asian Californians remain undecided on affirmative action, property tax reform
More than 1 in 4 registered Asian American voters are still persuadable on Propositions 16 and 15, AAPI Data says.
Biden leads but party outreach remains abysmal, Asian American Voter Survey shows
The highly-anticipated survey also found that registered Asian American voters continue to trend progressive.
Recap: AAPI activists likely to seize on coronavirus revelations
At least one group is airing ads connecting Trump’s anti-Asian rhetoric to the rising number of COVID-related hate incidents.
Pulse: AAPI voter outreach falls flat… again
A majority of Asian Americans lean towards Biden, would get a coronavirus vaccine, and support protests over racial injustice.
Election briefing: DCCC takes aim at Michelle Steel
Also this week: DCCC takes aim at Steel; activists blast MN GOP chair; AAVS preview; Trump’s SCOTUS picks; Texas $$$.
House Democrats attack Michelle Steel with Vietnamese language TV ad
The 30-second spot is part of the DCCC’s initial $45,000 ad buy targeting AAPI voters in California.