Two of the Republicans running for president are Indian American, even though polling points to an Indian diaspora that overwhelmingly votes for Democrats. Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and business entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are polling far behind front-runner Donald Trump. But they represent the growing political influence of Americans of Indian descent. And they re a reminder of the nuanced views within the Indian diaspora. Republicans may not be on the verge of winning over the Indian diaspora in America. But even marginal gains could be notable in closely contested states.
Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are poised to meet again on Oct. 8 for the third presidential debate, one of their final chances to make a case in front of a large audience before voting begins in the GOP primary next year.
Two of the Republicans running for president are Indian American, even though polling points to an Indian diaspora that overwhelmingly votes for Democrats. Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and business entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are polling far behind front-runner Donald Trump. But they represent the growing political influence of Americans of Indian descent. And they re a reminder of the nuanced views within the Indian diaspora. Republicans may not be on the verge of winning over the Indian diaspora in America. But even marginal gains could be notable in closely contested states.
Two of the Republicans running for president are Indian American, even though polling points to an Indian diaspora that overwhelmingly votes for Democrats. Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and business entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are polling far behind front-runner Donald Trump. But they represent the growing political influence of Americans of Indian descent. And they re a reminder of the nuanced views within the Indian diaspora. Republicans may not be on the verge of winning over the Indian diaspora in America. But even marginal gains could be notable in closely contested states.