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Sam Yoon finishes second among Asian Americans in Boston

Sat, 09/26/2009 - 20:40

It seems the power of incumbency really does matter. In an interesting report from the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, it seems Asian American voters went overwhelming for the current mayor, Thomas Menino, over challenger and City Councilor Sam Yoon.  Menino was able to carry 71% of the Asian American vote, even higher than his 51% of the general population.


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Sam Yoon's Latest Video

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 15:29
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Are you watching Yoontube? Here's the latest from Boston City Councilor Sam Yoon, the up-and-coming Democrat who is running to be the mayor of Boston.  It's called "The Good Ol' Boys" and it's about taking on the system. It was taped at a recent house party.

Sam Yoon has been endorsed by the Asian Pacific Americans for Progress PAC. To donate to his campaign, click here. He's running against the incumbent and could use the help.


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Sam Yoon Update

Sat, 08/15/2009 - 10:07

According to this article in the Boston Globe, things are heating up in the race for Mayor of Boston. That's where Boston City Councilor-at-Large, Sam Yoon, one of the rising young stars of Asian American politicians, is running to replace incumbent Thomas Menino. This article specifically focuses on the battle of the yard signs, but it reveals a little about the strategies behind the campaigns: