With the anniversary of former Republican presidential hopeful Sen. George Allen’s infamous reference to an Indian American as a "macaca" on Monday, award-winning actor Kal Penn will hold a house party in Northern Virginia with Asian American leaders and activists to discuss the importance of their involvement in this year's presidential election.
Arlington, VA, USA, August 11, 2008 (PRESSbooth.ORG) -- Outrage among Asian Americans from Sen. Allen’s comments helped propel Democrat Sen. Jim Webb’s come-from-behind victory, where he won by only 7,231 votes. Penn, who stars in “The Namesake,” the “Harold and Kumar” movies as well as the TV series “House,” is campaigning across the country for Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign.
Asian Americans for Obama
Event with actor Kal Penn
Date: Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Toby Chaudhuri and Ruby Roy’s residence
2200 N. Westmoreland St. , Arlington , Va.
Participants: Kal Penn, award-winning actor
Joe Montano , political dir., N. Va. Democratic Party
Toby Chaudhuri , Democratic strategist
Asian American Obama supporters
**NOTE: Space is very limited. Media representatives interested in covering this event, should reserve space by contacting Toby Chaudhuri at toby @ edge.net or 978-884-8626.**
Contact:
Toby Chaudhuri
703-300-9862 h
978-884-8626 m
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