Kamala Harris, the California senator with roots in India and Jamaica, was finally announced as Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick. The Asian Americans had two choices for the VP slot, Harris and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, the combat veteran with Thai Chinese roots. Around 11 million Asian Americans are eligible to vote this coming November, the fastest-growing demographic of eligible voters. The giddiness and enthusiasm after the Harris pick were not just mere talk. ActBlue expected $10 million in online donations for that same period; the Harris pick upped the online ante by $20 million.

Source: Manila Times August 15, 2020 16:17 UTC