Back in 2010, I highlighted Asian Americans running for public office and their television commercials. Now, with a record number of Asian Americans running for Congress, it’s even more important to highlight leadership role models such as these individuals. After the break, you’ll see at least one television commercial or web video from each of the candidates I was able to find a video available to post. If all Americans start seeing more Asian Americans as Americans involved in the political process, maybe the “perpetual foreigner” persona will eventually disappear. Let’s hope so.
Mazie Hirono – “Better”
Ami Bera – “Leadership”
Ricky Gill – “Outsourced”
Blong Xiong – “My Story Is The Same As Yours”
Otto Lee – ” Otto for Congress”
Jay Chen – “Jay Chen for Congress”
Mark Takano – “Extreme”
Charles Djou – “Caring for People”
http://youtu.be/SKA1GbOsgXA
Mufi Hannemann – “Gail”
Tulsi Gabbard – ” Fresh Leadership”
Esther Kia’aina – Kuleana
Tammy Duckworth – “Fueled”
Dr. Syed Taj – “Dr. Taj for Congress”
http://youtu.be/wLf6PgWKhVU
Nate Shinagawa – “Choices: Medicare”
Dr. Manan Trivedi – “Oath”
http://youtu.be/WRATaZ7W9yY
Darshan Rauniyar – “Congress Off the Rails”
- Excited
- Fascinated
- Amused
- Disgusted
- Sad
- Angry