Crossposted (and edited) from Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
Today is the big day to decide which Democratic contender will replace the irreplaceable Senator Ted Kennedy. Voters must choose between four highly qualified Democrats, each with a different field of specialty, but all competing to continue Kennedy's progressive legacy. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley brings a distinguished career as a legal advocate. Alan Khazei, co-founder of City Year, also worked with Bill Clinton to develop AmeriCorps. Michael Capuano is in his sixth term as U.S. Congressman for the 8th District of Massachusetts, representing Cambridge, Somerville and much of Boston. Steve Paglicua offers business expertise as managing director of the private equity firm, Bain Capital, and co-owner of the Boston Celtics.
Asian Pacific Americans for Progress, a national network of progressive Asian Americans and allies that came out of the Dean campaign, contacted the four campaigns, all of whom agreed to answer questions on progressive and Asian issues and here are their answers (in the order they were received). We hope they will help you make your decisions!
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