Kevin, if I may put my two cents in, living in SoCal and all...it WAS an issue for those of us living it. As the situation has worsened, we've begun talking about it more and more.
There's probably more to it, but that's for me. The crime rate has increased here, arrogance of the illegals (remember their "marches" out here?), pandering TO them by those who should know better...it's been a boiling pot that just keeps on boilin'...
PS. Where in the world is Asa Hutchinson?
He was the last guy burnt on the issue!