Asian voters are small bloc seeking clout

The Asian population lacks national political clout, but even its small voter numbers could theoretically be enough to sway a tight election. Asian Americans are the country's second fastest-growing minority behind Hispanics. But unlike Hispanics, they have virtually no national political clout. Eager to change that, activists and political leaders are relying on tried-and-true methods like voter registration drives and educational efforts to get more people to the polls.  [more]