Indian American Republican Voter Backs Democrat Amid Party's Anti-Indian Rhetoric

Vasant Bhatt, a University of Houston student, previously volunteered extensively for Republican campaigns, including Ted Cruz's Senate reelection and Donald Trump's 2024 bid. This week he broke with the party by voting for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in Texas and publicly encouraged others to do the same. Bhatt said he was originally attracted to Republicans because of their economic principles, such as individual liberty and limited government. The Verge reports that such shifts reflect a broader backlash among Indian American voters against what they see as racist rhetoric from some Republican politicians. The article argues this sentiment is beginning to cost the party votes.
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