WASHINGTON—A prayer service commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday evening. The service remembered those lost in the genocide and showed gratitude for the regeneration of life that the survivors worked so hard to create. United States Vice President Joseph Biden…
What Armenian Americans Think about Obama
On May 12, I wrote an article titled “Obama Alienates Armenian Americans,” in which I presented the reaction of Armenian leaders and commentators to what the community views as the continuous stream of blows from the Obama Administration in recent weeks. In the two days following the posting of the article on the Armenian Weekly website, many readers posted their views on Obama’s “betrayals” and their suggestions about the road ahead.
Armenian American Voters Help Deliver Obama/Biden Victory
ANCA, Armenia’s for Obama Deliver Unprecedented Grassroots Armenian American Support to the Winning Ticket 94% of ANCA-Endorsed Congressional Candidates Elected to Office WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomed President-elect Barack Obama and Vice-President-elect Joe Biden’s historic win yesterday as a new and powerful opportunity for American recognition of the Armenian…
Sarkisian Congratulates Obama
YEREVAN (Combined Sources)–President Serzh Sarkisian on Wednesday congratulated Barack Obama on his historic victory in the U.S. presidential election and expressed confidence that U.S.-Armenian relations will grow closer during his presidency. Obama’s election triumph was welcomed by influential Armenian organizations in the United States that expect the new U.S. president to end Washington’s refusal to…
A Victory for All
LOS ANGELES–Armenia’s for Obama wholeheartedly congratulates President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice-President-Elect Joe Biden on their historic victory, which swept the nation with a promise of change and hope for a brighter future. The Obama victory is especially poignant for the Armenian-American community, due to the consistent promises and pledges the campaign has made on the…
The Most Important Election of Your Life
The title, of course, refers to the presidential component. But there’s another interesting development; Read on. Clearly, the choice is Obama/Biden at the top of the ticket. This applies from both the Armenian and broader issue-mix perspective. Both Barack Obama and Joe Biden have a good record on Armenian issues and their advisors are better…
Armenians for Obama Meets with VP Nominee Senator Joe Biden
LOS ANGELES, CA–Armenia’s for Obama Chairmen, Areen Ibran’ssian, met with Senator Joe Biden during a fundraiser at the Pacific Design Center in the heart of Los Angeles. During the course of the meeting Ibran’ssian was able to discuss with the Senator numerous issues relating to Armenian-Americans as well as the work being done by Armenia’s…
Americans Abroad for Obama Launches Armenia Group
YEREVAN–American citizens currently residing in Armenia, including members of the vibrant and growing community of Armenian Americans living and working in Armenia, have organized a local affiliate of Americans Abroad for Obama to help secure a victory this November for the Democratic Presidential ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, who have far outdone the…