Asian American and Pacific Islander voters favor fmr. VP Biden, Sen. Sanders, and Sen. Warren, according to new poll
Most surprising from the poll were results that showed an overwhelming support for workers’ rights to unionize and organize, with 94 percent of respondents in approval, demonstrating what Nikore says is a more “matured” sense of “economic empathy” among AAPI. While Democratic candidates catering to AAPI voters tend to appeal to progressive stances on immigration and education, the poll suggests that climate change and healthcare are top concerns.
While the AAPI Victory Fund only represents Democratic candidates, the poll also shows that disapproval for Trump has strengthened. On immigration policies, respondents feel relatively neutral about the decline in H1B visas allocated for tech workers and the increasing difficulty in obtaining student visas. With regard to issues abroad, respondents feel disappointed by Trump’s approach to relations with North Korea and how he is protecting the Pacific Islands from global warming.
Misunderstanding which issues to prioritize could cost Democrats loyal voters. Seventy-seven percent of Asian Americans voted for Democrats, . A group at the University of California called AAPI Data found that in 2018, AAPI voters may have been determinant in races where their electorate numbered more than the margin of victory.
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