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Thu, Nov 2, 2006 -- 6:30 PM

Pacific Time 2006-11-02 : Asian Americans and the Virginia Senate Race
This year, a Senate race in Virginia has sparked many Asian Americans into political action. Incumbent Republican Senator George Allen was considered a shoe-in until he made a comment to an Indian-American that was perceived as racist. The comment galvanized many behind the campaign of his opponent, Jim Webb. The question now is: Can Asian Americans swing the vote in one of the country's most competitive races?

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  • Jessica Smith

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