Asian-American Vote Crucial in Some Key States

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Digital Chosun Ilbo

Asian Americans make up just five percent of the U.S. population, but they may play an important role in Tuesday's presidential election in such key states such as Virginia and Nevada. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, both major political parties and community activists are working to get out the Asian American vote.

UCLA Asian-American Studies Center Director Don Nakanishi says Asian-American voters are important to both presidential campaigns.

"Asian Americans now number nearly 15 million across the country, and they are concentrated in electorally rich states - California, New York, Texas, as well as in Hawaii, New Jersey, and places like Virginia," Nakanishi said...

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