Do You Remember the 145-Vote Margin?
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작성자 보스톤 작성일 26-09-01 17:28본문
<Editor's Note> In 2018, Dan Koh, who was leading in the polls for the 3rd Congressional District race, lost the Democratic primary in September by just 145 votes. The result was confirmed after a recount. If just 146 more people had voted for Dan Koh, the primary outcome would have been reversed.
On September 1, Korean American voters in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District must not allow another 145-vote defeat to happen again.
Koh is leading this year's race in both polling and fundraising. According to an internal poll released by the Koh campaign on August 25, Koh received 35%, leading Tram Nguyen's 20% by a 15-point margin. However, Nguyen's upward momentum deserves attention. While she garnered only 14% in early August polling, she has now climbed to 20% in the latest survey. Meanwhile, Koh showed little change, moving from 34% to 35%.
Endorsements for Nguyen have continued in the final stretch of the campaign. On August 24, Massachusetts U.S. Representatives Lori Trahan and Ayanna Pressley endorsed Tram Nguyen. The Boston Globe editorial board officially endorsed Nguyen on the 25th, and Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined in support on the 27th. Additionally, Mariah Lancaster, who withdrew from the race, announced her endorsement of Nguyen on the 29th.
The Boston Globe's coverage is hard to defend against criticism that it has been tilted in favor of Nguyen. Recent reports have heavily focused on late-breaking campaign developments such as Nguyen's endorsements. By contrast, the paper has portrayed Koh by emphasizing his money, connections, and TV advertising, packaging him as a candidate backed by Biden administration insiders and former high-ranking officials. Despite the fact that most labor unions support Dan Koh, the Globe has reported as if Nguyen enjoys labor backing.
Dan Koh, learning from his 2018 experience when he lost his lead to a last-minute TV ad blitz by Trahan, has been maintaining a steady TV advertising presence to be fully prepared. However, as the 145-vote margin from the last election demonstrated, advantages in polling and campaign funds do not guarantee victory. Especially with undecided voters reaching 22% and Nguyen's support clearly rising, every single vote carries enormous weight. This is why Korean American voters' attention and participation are needed. Korean Americans must not forget that every single one of their votes can prevent another 145-vote margin.
On September 1, Korean American voters in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District must not allow another 145-vote defeat to happen again.
Koh is leading this year's race in both polling and fundraising. According to an internal poll released by the Koh campaign on August 25, Koh received 35%, leading Tram Nguyen's 20% by a 15-point margin. However, Nguyen's upward momentum deserves attention. While she garnered only 14% in early August polling, she has now climbed to 20% in the latest survey. Meanwhile, Koh showed little change, moving from 34% to 35%.
Endorsements for Nguyen have continued in the final stretch of the campaign. On August 24, Massachusetts U.S. Representatives Lori Trahan and Ayanna Pressley endorsed Tram Nguyen. The Boston Globe editorial board officially endorsed Nguyen on the 25th, and Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined in support on the 27th. Additionally, Mariah Lancaster, who withdrew from the race, announced her endorsement of Nguyen on the 29th.
The Boston Globe's coverage is hard to defend against criticism that it has been tilted in favor of Nguyen. Recent reports have heavily focused on late-breaking campaign developments such as Nguyen's endorsements. By contrast, the paper has portrayed Koh by emphasizing his money, connections, and TV advertising, packaging him as a candidate backed by Biden administration insiders and former high-ranking officials. Despite the fact that most labor unions support Dan Koh, the Globe has reported as if Nguyen enjoys labor backing.
Dan Koh, learning from his 2018 experience when he lost his lead to a last-minute TV ad blitz by Trahan, has been maintaining a steady TV advertising presence to be fully prepared. However, as the 145-vote margin from the last election demonstrated, advantages in polling and campaign funds do not guarantee victory. Especially with undecided voters reaching 22% and Nguyen's support clearly rising, every single vote carries enormous weight. This is why Korean American voters' attention and participation are needed. Korean Americans must not forget that every single one of their votes can prevent another 145-vote margin.
Original Korean article: https://bostonkorea.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=news&wr_id=46530
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