Asian American Commercial Watch: Election 2012 – Congressional Campaign Ads

http://youtu.be/m_cS0408Ijo

Back in 2010, I highlighted Asian Americans running for public office and their television commercials. Now, with a record number of Asian Americans running for Congress, it’s even more important to highlight leadership role models such as these individuals. After the break, you’ll see at least one television commercial or web video from each of the candidates I was able to find a video available to post. If all Americans start seeing more Asian Americans as Americans involved in the political process, maybe the “perpetual foreigner” persona will eventually disappear. Let’s hope so.

Mazie Hirono – “Better”

Ami Bera – “Leadership”

Ricky Gill – “Outsourced”

Blong Xiong – “My Story Is The Same As Yours”

Otto Lee – ” Otto for Congress”

Jay Chen – “Jay Chen for Congress”

http://youtu.be/STJ_DRiYJH0

Mark Takano – “Extreme”

Charles Djou – “Caring for People”

http://youtu.be/SKA1GbOsgXA

Mufi Hannemann – “Gail”

http://youtu.be/3Nw7oK3aSAQ

Tulsi Gabbard – ” Fresh Leadership”

Esther Kia’aina – Kuleana

Tammy Duckworth – “Fueled”

http://youtu.be/m_cS0408Ijo

Dr. Syed Taj  – “Dr. Taj for Congress”

http://youtu.be/wLf6PgWKhVU

Nate Shinagawa – “Choices: Medicare”

Dr. Manan Trivedi – “Oath”

http://youtu.be/WRATaZ7W9yY

Darshan Rauniyar – “Congress Off the Rails”