In a contentious race, campaign fliers targeting Derek Tran link him to communist imagery, angering local Vietnamese voters in Little Saigon.
Cynthia Choi notes the troubling effectiveness of red-baiting tactics, especially from an Asian American candidate, reflecting old campaign strategies.
Both Rep. Michelle Steel and Derek Tran are courting Vietnamese American voters crucial for the congressional seat, with Tran’s refugee background as a focal point.
As the Democrats aim to flip the 45th district, the tactics employed by Steel are raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
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