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Republican politicians have embraced anti-Indian racism — and it’s costing them votes

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Republican politicians' embrace of anti-Indian racism is alienating Indian American voters, causing them to defect to Democrats and potentially costing Republicans crucial votes.

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Two years ago, University of Houston student Vasant Bhatt was doing everything he could to help Republicans regain power. He knocked doors for Sen. Ted Cruz's reelection campaign and helped organize his community for Donald Trump, two victories he, like many other Republicans, celebrated in 2024. But this week, Bhatt did something unexpected: He voted for Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, and he publicly urged others to do the same. Bhatt, whose father is a small-business owner, tells The Verge he was initially drawn to the Republican Party due to its economic principles. "The strong belief in individual liberty and limited … Read the full story at The Verge.

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