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.
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.
OCA executive director resigns following controversy over workplace toxicity
An open letter alleges the AAPI-focused civil rights organization maintains a hostile work environment.
Election briefing: Kamala's moment arrives
The California senator is the first Asian American woman to accept a major party’s vice presidential nomination.
DHS taps Tony Pham as new ICE chief
Pham, who came to the U.S. as a refugee from Vietnam in the 1970s, will take over as acting director of the controversial agency.
House Democrats target AAPI voters with first-ever Asian cable TV ad buy
The DCCC’s initial $45k buy in California is part of a hyper-targeted AAPI outreach strategy for the 2020 election.