The recent immigrants here to North Carolina seem almost entirely Indio, smaller stature, browner, almost asian features. I suspect they’re not legal immigrants. But, they relate more to the traditional country culture than anything, prefer to live out in the exurbs or beyond. Cowboy hats and boots, the women prefer dresses if special occasion. Kids well mannered. If they go out dancing, it’s often country line dancing. Their traditional music has always sounded rather like a polka with Spanish lyrics to me, so I suppose the more traditional forms of country and bluegrass are more relatable. I don’t believe for a second that they’re going to vote Republican, too many Democrat handouts at stake, but culturally they’re more like us than them. Maybe a breakthrough is possible at some point, probably once they’ve got something to lose to other Democrat matters that don’t giveth, but taketh away.
RE: they won’t really vote Republican.....
Now I’m back to depressed over the devolution of America.
Immigrant: Which party has the most goodies to gimme? Answer:Dem”
Then Yay, Dem. For the next 50 years.