Asian Americans Debate!

Recently the Asian American Democrats of Texas did their part in jumping into the primary discourse.  So, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton didn't come to debate Asian issues in person.  Have no fear, both sides thought the Asian vote is important enough to send prominent supporters to debate their issues.  On Hillary Clinton's side, there was former Council Member Gordon Quan.  On the Barack Obama side, it was Bob Gee, former Assistant Secretary of Energy.  Asian Americans may be a smaller voting block, but since Asians are not traditionally affiliated with a particular party nor a particular candidate, their votes can go either way.... It will be interesting to see how the votes break down, when election time comes!

Comments

[Confuse Us]

Sad neither Obama or Clinton found time to come in person to debate "asian issues". It's politics as usual and both are giving lip service to asians.

The fallacy of Obama being the one thats truely against the war is that he was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2004 but still an Illinois state senator when the war started so Obama can not and could not have voiced an offical voice in the federal govenment on this issue.

Hillary has the question of trust and credibility with such gasp as making claims to be named after a famous mountain climber and her talking to the "ghost of Eleanor Roosevelt" for advice and direction when she was First Lady.

Both Hillary and Obama have many questionable credibility and ability factors.

There is no change. Its still the same. We are getting fooled again just for our votes with broken promises.

[Dooglas]

As an Asian American, education is important to me. As such, I approve of Hillary Clinton's College Access Plan. In the 21st century, a college education is more important than ever. Hillary believes it's time for a new bargain with the American people -- a bargain that gives all Americans willing to work hard the tools they need to get ahead. Her plan will make college more affordable and accessible so that every American who has earned it and wants to go has the chance to get a college degree. As president, she will:

* Create a new $3,500 college tax credit.
* Increase the maximum Pell Grant.
* Strengthen community colleges through a $500 million investment.
* Create a graduation fund to increase college graduation rates.
* Increase to $10,000 the college scholarship for those who participate in AmeriCorps full-time for one year.
* Get rid of the red tape in financial aid.
* Hold college costs down and hold colleges accountable for results though an online college cost calculator, a college graduation and employment rate index, and truth in tuition disclosure.
* Challenge selective colleges to expand access for students from low-income communities.

With the right plan implemented, I hope I won't have to shell out the forcasted $0.5M - $1.0M to send one kid through 4 years of University.