Indian-Americans for Hillary Clinton |
A nationwide grassroots body of Indian Americans was launched April 24 by Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton`s campaign to support the former secretary of state, hinting that an Indian American could be appointed under her presidency.The organization named `Indian-Americans for Hillary Clinton` was launched in Germantown, Maryland, by Clinton`s campaign manager John Podesta.Podesta, who personally came down from the campaign headquarters of New York, told a gathering of Indian Americans that the relationship between India and the U.S. would reach a new level after Clinton is elected as the president in the November elections.One of the things that she is committed to is having a broad diverse cabinet more than any administration. And , as senator and as secretary she showed that commitment by appointing Indian Americans to positions of responsibilities .When asked if a Clinton administration could see the first Indian American cabinet appointment, he referred to Indian American Neera Tanden, head of the Center for American Progress, a top American think-tank, who worked with Clinton for around 14 years.Thrilled at the launch of Indian-Americans for Hillary Clinton, Tanden said that the small but influential ethnic community could play a significant role in several key states like Maryland, New York, Ohio and California.
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