NY: Asian voters in Queens take a right turn

[RandySF]

The Asian community in Queens is becoming much more political and engaged with local issues than ever, political analysts say.

The surge in anti-Asian violence, proposals to make it tougher for Asian students to get into specialized high schools, and the rising costs of property ownership are among the many issues that are causing Asians to become more politically involved. Many Asians, particularly the Chinese, have moved to the center—with many now voting Republican—as they have grown averse to progressive policies.

“Many Asians are joining us because they came to the U.S. for a better life, and they feel short-changed,” said Tony Nunziato, chairman of the Queens County Republican Party. “Their kids’ specialized education is in danger of being taken away, and they are also being attacked on subways, and their businesses are being vandalized.”

Nunziato added that many Asian immigrants are also frustrated by left-leaning officials. “Most [immigrated] through ‘the front door’ and waited years to be citizens,” he noted, adding that many are fed up with the influx of undocumented immigrants, who he says are putting a strain on city resources.




https://qns.com/2024/06/asian-voters-in-queens-take-a-right-turn/

[Think. Again.]

1. Another right-slanted media piece...

All of the reasons listed for getting more politically involved are the affects of rightwing policies.

The guy qouted is chairman of the Queens County Republican Party.

[Celerity]

3. Several Asian Democrats say they have seen a shift away from progressive policies as Asian voters have become more

politically active.

“There has been an awakening among the Asian community,” said Dao Yin, who is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent Ron Kim for the 40th Assembly District seat that covers Flushing and Bayside. “We feel as though we are not represented…when it comes to public safety, education, to middle-class issues such as rising [home ownership] costs.”

Yin said that he views himself as a conservative Democrat and that Asians are not attracted to progressive politicians. District 40, which is a majority Asian district, is currently represented by Ron Kim, viewed by many as a progressive Democrat, who only won his seat in 2022 by 550 votes against Sharon Liao, a Republican.

[Elessar Zappa]

2. Too bad but NY is safely blue.

[RandySF]

4. It can cost state legislative and city council seats.