Hindu American Political Action Committee (HAPAC) Announces its Endorsements for the 2014 General Election The Hindu American Political Action Committee (HAPAC) is pleased to announce its support for the following candidates for the 2014 general election because of their strong track record of work for the Hindu American community. HAPAC looks forward to supporting others candidates for political office that are dedicated to active engagement with the Hindu American community as funds become available. HAPAC is a federal PAC and does not endorse or support candidates in non-federal elections, but encourages voters to support candidates who support pluralism and who will work for the Hindu American community. House of Representatives Races Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-2), Democrat - She has consistently stood by the Hindu American community on every major domestic and international issue. She has not shied away from her Hindu faith and identity, has attended many events in the Hindu American community, has met Hindu leaders outside the US and India to share thoughts about problems worldwide, and has inspired many Hindu Americans to be proud of their identity. In September, she met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended the public program with the Prime Minister in Madison Square Garden. Earlier this year, she questioned the hidden agenda at a biased Congressional hearing on India and spoke against H.Res 417, a terrible anti-pluralist and anti-India bill that would have damaged India-US relations. She spoke out about the plight of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority at a hearing on Bangladesh earlier last year. She is currently the only Hindu American ever in the US Congress and was the Keynote Speaker at the 2013 Hindu American Foundation Northern California Gala Dinner. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Ed Royce (CA-39), Republican - Chairman Royce has been a strong voice speaking out for Hindu minorities in South Asia. He spoke against H.Res 417, a terrible anti-pluralist and anti-India bill that would have damaged India-US relations and did not allow it to move forward in this Committee. He spoke out about the plight of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority at a hearing on Bangladesh earlier last year, a country he has personally visited. In September, he met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended the public program with the Prime Minister in Madison Square Garden. Chairman Royce received the Hindu American Foundation’s Friend of the Community Award in 2010 and 2011, and 2014. Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-30), Democrat - He has consistently supported the Hindu American community, including on issues relating to Hindu minorities in South Asia - especially in Pakistan and Bangladesh. He has spearheaded several Congressional letters to the State Department on the plight of Hindus in Pakistan. Earlier this year, he questioned the hidden agenda at a biased Congressional hearing on India. He was the recipient of the Hindu American Foundation’s Friend of the Community Award in 2012 and 2014. Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7), Democrat - He has consistently supported the Hindu American community on major domestic and international issues. In September, he met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended the public program with the Prime Minister in Madison Square Garden. He was the recipient of the Hindu American Foundation’s Friend of the Community Award in 2013 and gave a speech on the House floor describing the contributions to Swami Vivekananda to the United States. He is in a very tight race and won his seat in 2012 by less than 600 votes. He brings experience as a physician. Currently, he is the only Indian-American in Congress. Some Khalistani groups are opposing him. Congressman Joe Crowley (NY-14), Democrat - He has consistently supported the Hindu American community on major domestic and international issues. In September, he met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended the public program with the Prime Minister in Madison Square Garden. He is co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, helped push for the FBI to track anti-Hindu hate crimes, worked closely with the Hindu American Foundation to urge the Mayor of New York City to make Diwali a new public holiday. He was the recipient of the Hindu American Foundation’s Friend of the Community Award in 2006 and 2013. Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Democrat - He has consistently supported the Hindu American community on major domestic and international issues. He is a member of the India caucus, has appointed a Hindu American to his Immigration Advisory Committee, helped push for the FBI to track anti-Hindu hate crimes, spoke out against a biased Congressional hearing on India, and thanked the Hindu American Foundation on its 10th anniversary. He spoke at the 2013 Hindu American Foundation Northern California Gala Dinner. Dr. Manan Trivedi (PA-6), Democrat - He has close ties with the Hindu American community and has met with and been briefed about issues of concern to Hindu Americans. We expect him to be a strong voice for the community. He is contesting a very close race in an open seat. Manan is a proud Hindu, and has attended and spoken at events at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in Pennsylvania and at a Hindu American Foundation event in California. In our interaction with him, we have found him to be a strong representative of our community, and someone who is not shy about who he is or what he believes in. He has promised that if elected, he will take the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita. He brings experience as a physician and war veteran. Ro Khanna (Democrat) - Most members of the Indian and Hindu American community are supporting Ro Khanna. If elected, he would be the 1st Indian Hindu Congressman. He has close ties with the Hindu American community and has met with and been briefed about issues of concern to Hindu Americans. We expect him to be a solid strong voice for the community. He spoke at the 2013 Hindu American Foundation Northern California Gala Dinner and has been prominent at many community events. He has declined any PAC money, has broad support from leaders of the tech industry, and brings experience from an appointment in the US Department of Commerce. He has raised a record amount of money and has closed the gap between him and Congressman, and they are neck and neck in the latest poll. U.S. Senate Race Michigan Congressman Gary Peters (MI-14), Democrat - He has close ties with the Hindu community of his district metro and suburban Detroit, as well as throughout the state. He has ardently supported Hindu human rights issues and stronger anti-Hindu hate crime legislation and executive actions.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:05:29 +0000
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