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The Blueprint addresses a wide range of issues, including economic opportunity, education, immigration, health care, home ownership, seniors, women, civil rights, foreign policy, veterans and faith.
Although a national survey showed that Asian American voters prefer Sen. Obama, 41 percent to 24 percent nationally, over Republican Sen. John McCain, that’s not the entire story.
According to the study, a high portion, or 34% of those surveyed, remains undecided. For the researchers, this is a key finding and a development that could set the stage for Asian Americans to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the November election.
The numbers could make a difference especially in battleground states where there is a growing Asian American population. Among the general population, national polls conducted since the major party conventions show that undecided voters are approximately 8 percent of the electorate. The study also shows that Filipino American voters support Obama, 35 percent over McCain, 29 percent. Thirty-four percent remains undecided.
Still, whether decided or not, there is one major factor in achieving political empowerment for the Filipino-Am community —and that is, to have political awareness. Knowing that being involved and exercising our right to vote will accomplish the objectives the community has set. Having that power to vote can influence policy-makers, and put into positions of power elected officials who represent the interest of Fil-Ams. (With reports from Joseph Pimentel and Momar Visaya) (www.asianjouranal.com)
(Published November 1, 2008 p.A1 LAWKND)
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