NDTV reports: There is a flurry of excitement, laced with conflicting emotions as Indian Americans get set for the last and crucial phase of the US Presidential polls 2008.For many Indian Americans, it is a tough call choosing between the Democrats and the Republicans.
While many ethnic Indians have Democratic leanings because of the party's social policies especially on closer-to-home issues like immigration, recent times have seen a shift as well.
There are many Indians who are turning towards Republicans because the party is seen to take a lot of interest in professionals coming in on H1B visas - something that is of vital importance for the Indian community.
What also makes the choice difficult is the fact that while Hillary Clinton has close ties with India and the Indian community in New York, they have a strong predilection for Obama since they feel he knows the Third World and will be able to understand them better.
But what remains undisputed is the tough battle that the race for US Presidency is heading towards. For the Indians, whoever they vote for, or even side, the results will definitely have a bearing on their status in the US of A.
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