It’s just after 6 a.m. at a mosque in suburban Georgia, and the topic of discussion over breakfast is Kamala Harris. The South Asian community knows that they have a really pivotal role and that their turnout, their engagement could shift the election one way or another. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing voting bloc in Georgia, and South Asians make up the largest percentage of that group, totaling around 86,000 eligible voters. “The path to the White House runs right through this state.” Kamala Harris is presumed to be the first Democratic presidential nominee of South Asian heritage. As a South Asian, you know, I feel a connection to her.

Source: New York Times August 03, 2024 11:57 UTC