80-20 DC Chapter Endorses Chris Van Hollen for the US Senate
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80-20 Initiative DC Area Chapter is endorsing Chris Van Hollen for the United States Senate, call Asian, especially Chinese Americans in Maryland to vote in the democratic primary on April 26, 2016.
Why should the Chinese American community support Chris Van Hollen as the Democratic Party candidate for the open Senate seat? First Chris Van Hollen has worked for many years for the Chinese American community. We know he is one politician that has always been willing to help Chinese Americans. Secondly, Chris Van Hollen in Congress has always been sympathetic to policies that we supported. He has always listened to our views and will continue to do so in the future. Thirdly, Chris Van Hollen has been a supporter of research and NIH. The Chinese American vote may play a decisive role in this election, this primary in particular. Chris Van Hollen's opponent is Donna Edwards.
The primary election will be a very close one . Every vote weights a lot. In 2014, only 23% eligible voters voted in Maryland's primary.
What do you need to do? First, you need to register as a Democrat before April 5. Only through the political parties will your vote count. And the registration can be done online at Maryland's Online Voter Registration System (OLVR). Second, vote for Chris Van Hollen on April 26 at your polling station. In a democracy, like ours, your voice will only be heard if you participate in the political process.
8020 大华府分会宣布支持Chris Van Hollen 竞选参议员（Senate)！号召华裔在四月初选时投票给他。
马里兰华裔为什么应该在4月26日民主党初选时投给Chris Van Hollen?
1. Van Hollen 和很多华裔共事多年。大家一直认为他是一个愿意为华裔出力的政治人物。
2. Van Hollen 在国会里参加过很多关于华裔问题的方针的讨论。我们支持他，他会听取我们的意见。
3. Van Hollen 最支持增加研究集金。我们马里兰的就业和NIH 的资金多少有很大关糸。4. Van Hollen 和竞争对手差票不多。华裔若在此时投票会起到决定性作用。
5. Van Hollen 多年来为马里兰比较富裕的郡争得很多利益。华裔大部分居住马州收入较高郡，谁成为议员会对学校资源和公共设备的资金分配有很大影响。
6.11月的大选中, 马里兰的参议员毫无悬念的会是民主党, 因此这次民主党党内初选的赢家将会成为下届仅有的马里兰两位参议员之一, 影响重大。Van Hollen的对手是Donna Edwards. 相比较而言, Van Hollen 理念比较接近中间选民和亚裔。
4月份马里兰初选将成为华裔在美政壇是否有一席之地的时刻。你将用你手中的选票决定哪个球员参加比赛。这次初选相差甚微，每张选票都重如千金。你需要做什么？
第一，4月5日之前，注册民主党。只有有党派，你才有声音。第二，4月26日无论如何要去投票。你这一票可成为决定性一票。你不选这个菜单，你就变成菜单。
所以大家4月5日之前报名民主党，4月26日积极参加这次显示华裔力量的历史性选举。
