“All eyes are on Virginia this year,” said Shandon Phan, President of the Vietnamese American Republicans Coalition. “This is the first statewide election in a battleground state since the 2008 presidential election and our coalition intends to build on the grassroots party building and GOTV efforts we successfully put in place in 2008.” 

The event will feature State Senator Ken Cuccinelli, who is running for Attorney General and who has been actively reaching out to various immigrant communities in Northern Virginia. Several statewide candidates, including Danny Smith (38th District), Joe Bury (39th District), Sasha Gong (46th District), and Chris Merola (53rd District) have confirmed their participation. Former Congressman Tom Davis and his wife, former State Senator Jeannemarie Davis, will also attend the event as guests of honor.

PRESS RELEASE

October 11, 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 

English: Shandon Phan   (202) 415-3366

Vietnamese:   Khai Nguyen   (301) 922-3372

(Annandale, VA) – The Vietnamese Americans for McCain-Palin Coalition today announced its endorsement of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for President of the United States at an endorsement rally in Falls Church, Virginia. 

“Senator McCain has been a loyal friend of the Vietnamese people and our community in the United States,” said Shandon Phan, National Co-Chair of Vietnamese Americans for McCain-Palin.  “This special friendship dated back to McCain’s years of service as a young naval aviator fighting for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.”  

“Vietnamese Americans, however, are not single-issue voters.  Our coalition members came from all walks of life but unite in our common belief that Senator McCain is the most qualified to lead our country.  From government reform to immigration reform to Iraq war to detainee policy, Sen. McCain has shown the courage, temperament and judgment of a great leader,” said Phan.