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How election rhetoric shapes views of Asian American voters
Positions espoused by presidential candidates on immigration issues and rhetoric on inclusion or exclusion of communities are among top concerns shaping opinions of Asian Americans in the unusually divisive 2016 election year. A survey released by Asian Americans Advancing...May 25, 2016 1003 0 -
Clinton launches scathing attack against Trump
Almost certain of winning Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton unleashed the bluntest attack yet on Republican rival Donald Trump for his “dangerous” positions on various foreign policy issues, saying he is disqualified to be the U.S. President. Citing Trump’s...May 20, 2016 767 0 -
US remains great place for Muslims despite election rhetoric : Frank Islam
The United States promises tremendous opportunities for growth of American Muslims despite recent election rhetoric on part of some candidates as Muslims are a well-integrated community in the country’s fabric, says prominent entrepreneur Frank Islam. “In spite...May 19, 2016 1252 0 -
After Nevada unrest, Democrats face questions over party unity
After experiencing one of the most divisive election campaigns in the U.S. history, Americans may see more tension at conventions of both the Republicans and the Democrats are to hold in July to nominate their candidates November 8 presidential...May 18, 2016 890 0 -
Trump disclosure puts his net worth at more than $ 10 billion
Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump has revealed that his net worth is in excess of $ 10 billion. According to his campaign website, real estate tycoon filed his Personal Financial Disclosure (PFD) forms with the Federal Election Commission on Monday. “I...May 17, 2016 833 0 -
Hillary Clinton: Bill to be in charge of economic revitalization
Hillary Clinton says she will put her husband and former president Bill Clinton in charge of economic revitalization efforts, if she wins the race for White House in November 8 election. “My husband, who I’m going...May 17, 2016 797 0 -
Majority of voters want US to focus inwardly
Most Americans want to see the United States focus on its own problems rather than getting involved in global affairs, according to a new survey that also showed increasing support for hike in defense budget to...May 15, 2016 1153 0 -
David Petraeus cautions against anti-Muslim political rhetoric
David Petraeus, former CIA chief and army general has cautioned against political rhetoric against Muslims, saying that kind of bigotry feeds into militant narratives and poses dangers for American national security and body politic. The retired...May 14, 2016 898 0 -
Ryan encouraged by meeting with Trump but no endorsement yet
House Speaker Paul Ryan Thursday said he had an encouraging meeting with Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump toward unifying the fractured conservatives but stopped short of endorsing the businessman who has emerged victorious from deeply polarizing...May 13, 2016 762 0 -
Democrats introduce bill to stop Trump’s Muslim entry ban
In the wake of Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump’s threat to ban Muslim immigration, a group of House Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday to restrict the United States from stopping someone’s entry into the country on...May 12, 2016 1126 0