Writing for Rasmussen Reports, long-time political observer Michael Barone takes note of shifting tides in the electorate. Time was, the major political/economic/cultural centers he labels “the Metropole” plus minorities controlled politics in much of the world, in opposition to “the Heartland.”
What has changed is that the minorities are slipping away from the grasp of the Metropole and voting instead with the Heartland. Much of this is captured in a Josh Kraushaar quote that Barone shares.
For years, the belief was Democrats have had demographic destiny on our side. Now, the inverse is true.
Minorities, especially Hispanics and Asians, are experiencing assimilation and consequently voting for prosperity and law enforcement. But then, Hispanics and Asians came here intentionally, at no little cost and physical peril, to share in the wealth our system generates. Resentment and entitlement aren’t a major part of their mindset.
Our US immigration policy should favor those whose beliefs and ideologies will facilitate assimilation. It should discriminate against those who would come here and try to change our values to match theirs.