Indians who have settled there earn twice as much as the average American, who will this section of the population vote for, and what has changed since Kamala’s arrival?

The Asian American Voter Survey released in July showed that about 46% of Indians settled there leaned toward the Democratic Party. By the way, Joe Biden was running for president at that time. Now Kamala Harris has come to this place. Since then, the support seems to be changing. So, will Indians settled in the United States support Donald Trump? Which party do Indians generally tend to lean toward?

How strong is this group of people?

Indian Americans total about 5 million people, making up only 5 percent of the country’s total population. Despite this, they have become a very important voting bloc. The reason for this is their economic and social power. The 2020 U.S. Census shows that the country’s average annual income is about $64,000, while Indian Americans earn almost twice that amount. This shows how much power and influence a small group has in the country.

Indian-American CEOs hold leadership positions at major companies, including Google’s Sundar Pichai and Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Reshma Kevalramani. These companies employ about 2.7 million Americans. Indians also lead in startups. Meanwhile, about 60% of hotels in the United States are owned by Indian Americans.

They are so powerful economically and socially that even a small part of them can have a direct impact on politics. They help in political campaigns. Also, since the Indian-American community provides employment opportunities to many people, it can be assumed that their ideas will also have an impact on the voters associated with them.

But who likes the Indians who settled in America?

Traditionally they tend to lean towards the Democratic Party. For example, in the 2020 election, about 65% of Indians voted for the Biden team. The party’s attitude towards immigration is liberal. This is also a big reason for support. However, there has also been a clear shift in voters’ thinking.

Ballots may change

The Asian American Voter Survey conducted in July showed that only 46% of Indians favored the Democratic Party. Recall that Biden was the presidential candidate at that time. Now Kamala Harris has taken her place. But the fact remains that the support of the Democratic Party among Indians is declining compared to previous elections. On the other hand, the number of people who like Donald Trump is increasing, albeit very slowly. In the survey, 31% agreed that they would vote for Trump.

Now let’s talk about Kamala Harris. When her name was put forward to replace Biden, a large section of Indians showed a lot of enthusiasm. The Free Press reported that the Indian American Impact Fund raised more than $300,000 for Harris in a week. But this is only a part of the community. There are many people whose votes may change.

People expressed confidence in Trump’s promises, such as when he talked about tax cuts or promoting small businesses, which attracted a large section of Indians living in the U.S. Trump’s relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could also be responsible for the shift.

Additionally, many Indian Americans support Republican candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley, especially because of their pro-business stance and merit-based immigration policies. These Republican leaders promise that they will take jobs away from infiltrators and give them to qualified people who came to the country with documents.

The role of Indian American voters is especially important in swing states. They are settled in many states where there is no fixed voting pattern. This is always changing. In such a scenario, the votes in the swing states affect the overall victory. States like Texas, Georgia and Pennsylvania, where a large number of Indians are settled, continue to show such sentiments. That is why both Trump and Harris’ party have made a lot of promises to Indian American voters.

What is Trump’s promise?

– They are talking about merit-based immigration, where the process of visas and green cards will be made easier for qualified and educated Indian professionals.

– Trump constantly talks about the strong relationship between the US and India and also calls Modi his good friend.

Trump has been talking about tax cuts and promoting small businesses. This pro-business policy is aimed at young people who settle there.

What is Harris’ party’s promise?

– He was talking about the Affordable Care Act, which is a big issue for Indian Americans.

– The Democrats have talked about taking major steps against racism. Let us tell you that in the past few years, there has been an increase in hate crimes against Indians who have settled there.

Kamala Harris herself is of Indian descent, which can also connect her to Indian-American voters.