AAPI Victory Fund endorses Biden for re-election

AAPI Victory Fund joins forces with two other PACs to pledge $30 million mobilization effort

The AAPI Victory Fund, a leading advocacy group dedicated to amplifying the voices of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the political arena, has endorsed President Joe Biden for re-election in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. This announcement, made alongside two other influential pro-Democratic PACs – The Collective PAC and Latino Victory Fund – came at a rally addressed by the president and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Atlanta on Saturday.

The three organizations, the largest PACs representing communities of color, also pledged to spend a formidable $30 million toward mobilizing voters from underrepresented minority groups during the 2024 presidential election cycle.

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“The Democratic Party is a big tent,” remarked Shekar Narasimhan, Chairman, and Founder of AAPI Victory Fund, in an interview with The American Bazaar. “Communities of color represent 38 percent of this real estate. By bringing us together on stage with the President, the AAPI Victory Fund is leading the way in building an inclusive and growing America.”

Joe Nguyễn, President, and CEO of the AAPI Victory Fund, emphasized the administration’s delivery for Asian American Pacific Islanders, solidifying the organization’s support for the Biden-Harris ticket.

He continued, “Asian American voters are going to be key to the success of Democratic candidates up and down the ballot in 2024. Between now and Election Day, we have robust plans to persuade and mobilize AAPI voters in culturally competent ways to speak to our communities’ values – while also aggressively calling out the harmful, xenophobic policies and rhetoric coming from Donald Trump and extremist Republicans.”

Following the endorsement, the AAPI Victory Fund took to social media to reaffirm its support for Biden’s re-election bid. In a tweet, the organization highlighted its early endorsement of Biden in January 2020 and emphasized the ongoing importance of rallying behind candidates who champion the values and priorities of AAPI communities.

“AAPI Victory Fund was proud in January 2020 to be among the first national organizations to endorse Joe Biden for President

AAPI Victory Fund was proud in January 2020 to be among the first national organizations to endorse Joe Biden for President

— AAPI Victory Fund (@AAPIVictoryFund) March 9, 2024

“While we have seen progress, the job is far from finished. We have only started to turn the corner and not be seen as “the other”.

While we have seen progress, the job is far from finished. We have only started to turn the corner and not be seen as “the other”.

— AAPI Victory Fund (@AAPIVictoryFund) March 9, 2024

“Failure is not an option— FOUR MORE YEARS!”

Failure is not an option— FOUR MORE YEARS!

— AAPI Victory Fund (@AAPIVictoryFund) March 9, 2024

A joint press release by the AAPI Victory Fund, The Collective PAC, and Latino Victory Fund underscored the Biden-Harris administration’s achievements in advancing equity and justice for communities of color. The release pointed out the cancellation of student debt for millions of borrowers, record-breaking job creation for Black and Latino workers, and initiatives to address healthcare disparities among minority populations.

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Specifically addressing the AAPI community, the press release highlighted the administration’s efforts to reduce unemployment rates and support small businesses owned by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Additionally, the historic representation of AANHPI Americans in the administration, including Vice President Kamala Harris, serves as a testament to the administration’s commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of government, the release said.