Armenian-American Senate hopeful appeals for community support
by Emil Sanamyan
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Published: Wednesday May 05, 2010
Washington – With one month left before the Republican Party primary
in Nevada, one of two leading contenders to become a candidate for
U.S. Senate Danny Tarkanian has issued an appeal to fellow Armenian
Americans for support.
In a communication released by his campaign on May 4, Armenian
Americans were invited "to support the campaign of Nevada’s Danny
Tarkanian, who is running to become the first ever Armenian-American
member of the United States Senate."
"We believe that the only way the U.S. Congress will recognize the
Genocide, or fight for the issues important to so many
Armenian-Americans such as aid to Armenia, and the recognition of
Nagorno-Karabagh, is to have an articulate Armenian-American voice in
the U.S. Senate," the campaign communication said, adding that "That
voice can be Danny Tarkanian."
Recent polls have shown Mr. Tarkanian closing the gap with GOP
frontrunner in the race Sue Lowden.
Polls also continue to show that both Lowden and Tarkanian are leading
the incumbent Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) ahead of
general election in November. Sen. Reid has been a long-time supporter
of Armenian issues in Congress.
Meantime in Ohio, David Krikorian lost to Surya Yalamanchili in a
closely fought Democratic Party primary vote on May 3.
According to vote results reported by local media Mr. Krikorian won 38
percent of the vote compared to his opponent’s 40 percent. The
Cincinnati businessman contributed $142,000 of his own money into the
race.
Mr. Krikorian was hoping to again challenge Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Oh.),
who is known for her controversial positions on Armenian issues.
And in Indiana, Armenian Genocide denier Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.)
survived a primary election against six challengers, winning just 30
percent of the vote.