Over 60 South Asian American state and native officers from throughout the US have endorsed Kamala Harris for president. They imagine that, because the daughter of an Indian immigrant mom, she is going to create a “fairer and extra inclusive” immigration system.
These officers, together with the Indian American Affect, have voiced their assist for Harris, who’s operating because the 2024 Democratic candidate for President of the USA.
“As South Asian elected officers, we proudly assist Kamala Harris in her historic bid to grow to be the primary South Asian American lady President of the USA,” stated the officers in an announcement by The Indian American Affect Fund. The fund goals to advertise Indian and South Asian People in US political and civic life.
I’m honored to obtain the endorsement of the United Auto Employees. From strolling picket strains to taking up huge banks, I’ve spent my complete profession combating for unions and dealing households—and, as President, I’ll proceed to ship for organized labor.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 31, 2024
The assertion highlighted that Harris, along with her distinctive coalition-building expertise, can unite the nation. They famous that her victory within the November 5 election would ship a robust sign to all Asian People, communities of colour, and ladies. “By serving to so many reimagine what is feasible, a President Kamala Harris would affirm that the American Dream isn’t simply an aspiration, however an achievable actuality.”
A number of the officers supporting Harris embody Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Katragadda Miller, Washington State Senate Deputy Majority Chief Manka Dhingra, North Carolina Senate Democratic Whip Jay J. Chaudhuri, and New Jersey Senate Majority Convention Chief Vin Gopal.
Different supporters embody Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, North Carolina State Senator Mujtaba A. Mohammed, Georgia State Senator Sheikh Rahman, Vermont State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale, and Pennsylvania State Senator Nikil Saval.
The assertion additionally talked about that Harris and President Joe Biden have championed insurance policies that profit all People, equivalent to combating local weather change, defending voting rights, decreasing gun violence, reducing pupil debt, and prescription drug prices.
“She is the nation’s fiercest champion on abortion rights and makes the strongest case for why ladies ought to have the proper to make selections about their very own our bodies,” the assertion stated.
Since its begin in 2016, the Indian American Affect Fund has endorsed and supported 166 candidates throughout the nation, serving to enhance Indian and South Asian American illustration in politics.