Barack in AAPI News

Profile of Chris Lu
The World Journal, April 20, 2008
A great profile of Chris Lu, Sen. Obama's legislative director. Read more

Dream Big Dreams: Obama Encourages the New Generation of Asian Americans to Pursue Their Dreams
The World Journal, March, 1, 2008
Exclusive Interview with Christine Chiu

Democratic Party Presidential candidate Barack Obama told this newspaper that Asian Americans are the fastest growing minority group in the U.S., but the Asian American community has not yet reached its true political potential. In part, this is because its voter registration rate has lagged behind other groups. Obama answered in writing to each of the 12 questions posed by this newspaper, and said that he especially looked forward to continuing to work with Asian Americans at the community and grassroots level to help empower more and more Asian Americans to enter the political process.

Obama, as the "New Age Man", is a new phenomenon on the American political scene. In the interview, he especially emphasized the importance of Asian American traditional family values. He loves his wife deeply, and is a model father who cherishes his daughters. The profound love that he shows for his wife and children was very much in evidence in the interview. Read more

Obama Offers More Hope, More Promise
Indo-American News, February 29, 2008
By Sonal Shah

I have always appreciated democracy: the opportunities that it offers, and most importantly, the ability to have a choice and to participate in the process. 2008 has been an extraordinary election year. This year’s Democratic primaries and the candidates that are running for the office of President are exceptional. We, as a country, have been truly fortunate to have the opportunity to choose from high caliber candidates. Now we are down to two great choices for the Democratic nomination, both of whom embody public service and leadership.

It is in these times with great choices that we must choose someone that offers more - someone that stands for something you want to believe in and offers a real sense of hope. To me, Senator Barack Obama is that someone who offers more - more hope, more promise, and more to believe in. He inspires me to believe in myself, to want to do more, and to take inspired action. In short, he inspires me to try to live my message. Read more