Impact of Mass Immigration on Democrat Electoral Power
Lora Ries of The Heritage Foundation suggests that mass immigration helps Democrats by increasing population in blue states, leading to more congressional districts and electoral college votes. Democrats aim to boost their political power through mass immigration.
Key Points
- Mass immigration benefits Democrats by increasing population in blue states
- Noncitizens are counted in the Census, affecting redistricting and electoral college votes
- House Democrats support including foreign nationals in apportioning congressional districts
Pros
- Increased population in blue states
- Expansion of congressional districts
- More electoral college votes for Democrats
Cons
- Potential for misuse of noncitizen population for political gains
- Possibility of unequal representation in Congress