Philadelphia, Jul 30 :Indian-Americans are “sleeping giants” and can make a “significant difference” in helping first ever woman United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling, according to her Indian-origin supporters.
“Indian-Americans are the sleeping giants. In this campaign, they need to harness and galvanize the resources especially in the battle ground states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and Virginia,” said Indian-American Frank Islam, a major fund raiser for the Clinton campaign.
“I personally believe and Hillary believes that they can make significant difference, if the people go out and vote,” said Islam who was present at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia where Clinton was nominated.
He said if the Indian-Americans would go out and vote in these battle ground states they can play an “important role” and tip the ballots.
Islam, who was part of the delegation to travel to India with US President Barack Obama in January last year, exuded confidence that Clinton as president would take India-US relationship to the next height.
“She would be indispensable partner for India. She would advocate and embrace what President Obama has done so far,” he said.—-PTI