RNC opens its first Asian Pacific American center in CA ahead of midterms
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RNC opens its first Asian Pacific American center in California ahead of midterms The Hill
Julia Manchester
June 25, 2021
"The Republican National Committee opened its first Asian Pacific American community center in California on Friday in an effort to build upon gains made with the demographic's voters in 2020.
"The center, which is located in Little Saigon in Orange County, is one of many across the country aimed at organizing Black, Hispanic, and Asian American voters ahead of next year's midterms.
"'It demonstrates we are doubling down on our commitment to invest in the APA community long-term and shows we are serious about earning every vote. It’s one of many ways we’re putting Democrats on defense here in California and across America,' RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement to The Hill.
"Republicans made gains with minority voters in states including California, Texas, and Florida last November, narrowing the Democratic majority in the House.
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"Freshman Reps. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) and Young Kim (R-Calif.), who respectively flipped the 48th and 39th districts and are among the first Asian American women to serve in Congress, both praised the centers opening and the GOP's outreach to the Asian American community.
“'The work being done here will help spread our Party’s uplifting message and optimistic agenda to even more Americans in Southern California’s APA community,' Steele said in a statement. Kim commended the efforts, calling the GOP the 'Grand Opportunity Party.'"
