Published 15:12 IST, September 12th 2019
Indian Americans likely to support Biden in Democratic primary
Indian Americans are moe likely to support former vice president Joe Biden, a member of the US Democratic party according to the latest survey conducted
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Indian Americans are more likely to support former vice president Joe Biden, a member of USA's Democratic party according to a survey conducted. Biden is a presidential candidate for 2020 US elections.
According to report, almost all voters of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, irrespective of candidate y supported, feel that Biden has best chance to beat President Donald Trump. A statement released by AAPI Victory Fund on Wednesday said that voters of Indian origin are likeliest by far to support Mr. Biden.
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AAPI voters enthusiastic on Harris and Yang
poll also measured satisfaction for three AAPI candidates - Senator Kamala Harris, Representative Tulsi Gabbard, and Andrew Yang. Harris is first US Senator of Indian origin, Gabbard is first Hindu running for US presidency, and Yang is of Chinese origin.
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survey showed a three-way tie among Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Elizabeth Warren among AAPI voters in US. voters of AAPI showed great zeal on Harris and Yang. Around 55 percent of voters are expected to be satisfied with se two candidates, leaving 15-20 percent unsatisfied. report indicated that Yang looks much better among younger voters and Harris among older voters. voters of Chinese descent are least likely to support Biden whereas most of Filipi voters supported eir Biden or Warren, it said.
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AAPI voters' choices are being guided by concerns that are unique to ir communities: Ben Greenfield
poll was conducted by Change Research and sponsored by Investingin.us and AAPI Victory Fund. result was released on Sunday in connection to first-ever AAPI Democratic Presidential Forum held in Costa Mesa, California. Ben Greenfield of Change Research said survey found that AAPI voters' choices are being guided by concerns that are unique to ir communities.
He also ded that AAPI voters get direct threats from White Nationalism, racial and religious profiling and are even more focused than or Democratic voters on issues of education and preventing gun violence.
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(With PTI inputs)
13:31 IST, September 12th 2019