This November presents an opportunity for the Pakistani community to reverse its electoral mistakes

This November presents an opportunity for the Pakistani community to reverse its electoral mistakes

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Community leaders are appealing to Pakistani-Americans to vote Democrat in the upcoming midterm elections. Democrats have a better record on immigration. Many Muslim organizations brought out a Republican vote in November 2000, a decision they regret because of the Bush Administration's crackdown on Muslims.

Pakistanis have historically voted Republican. The Pakistani community voted Republican in 2000 with a lot of hope; Muslim organizations in particular pushed the Republican cause.

Since September 11th, with the Pakistani community in America suffering discrimination at the hands of a Republican administration, many Pakistani are asking the leaders of their community organizations, religious groups, and mosques, what good was their Republican vote?

November 5th is election day for seats in the Congress. Several governors' races will also be decided in various states. This is a golden opportunity for Pakistanis and Muslims in America to vote Democrat and show their dismay with the Republican party.

This is why it is important to register to vote and apply for citizenship as soon as one is eligible.

Leaders of the Pakistani community, including Zakir Siddiqui, Iftikhar Butt, Shahid Chughtai, Sajid Malik, Inaam Abbas, Dr. Fahim Butt, and Shafqat Choudhry have appealed for a Democratic vote.

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This November presents an opportunity for the Pakistani community to reverse its electoral mistakes of November 2000

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2002-10-23