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NPR: Asian-American Politicians Flourish in Santa Clara County

I listened to this piece on National Public Radio on “Asian-American Politicians Flourishing in Santa Clara. It’s great to hear about how Asian-Americans are taking leadership roles in politics in Santa Clara county - there are five Asian-American mayors in this county. Traditionally, Asian-Americans have not been all that active in politics. In 2004, when I volunteered for the Kerry campaign, I rarely saw any Asian-Americans volunteering or going to fund raisers - and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area! I was born-and-raised in Western Massachusetts where there were barely any Asians/Asian-Americans, so that would be expected. But in California? Come on!

Other posts you might be interested in:

• Santa Clara County adding Asians at nation’s fastest pace
• San Mateo Presidential Straw Poll - Where are you Asian-American?
• Paul Fong, ‘Godfather’ of Silicon Valley’s Asian-American political community steps into spotlight
• 6/17 - 6/18: KINCON 2008 - Consumer & Technology Convergence
• SF Bay Area Asian American Election Round-up

Comments (1) to “NPR: Asian-American Politicians Flourish in Santa Clara County”

1. Kongster wrote:

   John, I have to admit my particular reason for not getting more involved in politics is that my knowledge of politics is pretty weak. Where can one go to get Politics 101? (Also I’m Canadian, but hey I’m still ignorant on Canaidan politics as well). Also, not to stereotype (but I will).We Asians were so busy studying math, accounting, sciences; course like literature and politics took a backseat.

   Posted on 04-Feb-07 at 1:57 am | Permalink

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