Why would a typical Mexican vote Democratic?

Question

I used to live in the southwest. I knew quite a few Mexicans, legal and illegal. Most are extremely hard working, very responsible, God fearing chrisians. The men take care of their wife and children, the women look after the home and children. They go to church on Sunday. Etc, etc, etc.

I really can't see how a person like this would listen to your average Democratic candidate, then listen to your average Republican candidate and choose to vote democratic. I guess they believe the lies of the dems for now. Over time that will have to change. Dems cannot keep people like your average Mexican for very long. They will come to their senses.

Answer 1

Democrats are all talk and no action. Republicans say what they can simply get accomphlshed realisticly. and of course a lot of mexicans are going to vote democratic because there are a lot from the far left that say have no border and let them all in

Answer 2

Well, according to your bogus theory, Bill Richardson should not be governor of New Mexico.

The problem with both the Republicans AND the Democrats is that they have allowed themselves over the last 25 years to be defined as a very narrow group of people - a political monoculture as it were. Back in the 1960s and 1970s both parties were far more inclusive and had a wide range of political followers. Do you remember Millicent Fenwick? She was a liberal, feminist and environmentalist and a Republican. There were conservative Democrats from the Southern states. Now, the best you can hope for is a "moderate" from either party.
I think Richardson probably fits the bill as a moderate. Christians are supposed to be non-judgmental, not arrogant or proud, not liars and certainly not greedy people. They are supposed to be tolerant, and even if they don't accept what someone does, they are supposed to show love, kindness and patience. Hardly anyone is like that these days, even in your beloved Republican Party, even the so called "God fearing Christians." You don't sound like you are very tolerant or even open to the truth. You are stuck on a single path and follow it blindly, even though it may turn to bad direction. Still, I hope one day, you will come to your senses. I'm not a particularly religious person, but I will say a prayer for you and others like you.

Answer 3

Politically, I'm a moderate, which means that I'll spread my votes across party lines. I may not fully agree with some of the moral positions of various candidates or even their stand on certain issues, but I will and do vote for the person I think will do the best job for the position. The question you are asking has to do with old-time politics, when one was either a Democrat or a Republican and they voted for the party's ticket. From the results of the presidential elections over the years, I would say that party politics really don't exist today and haven't really existed since the 1960s. The politicians may like to think they exist, but that's more or less a pipe dream. And just to add to all of this consider the following information from wikipedia: "Reid has been leader of the Senate Democrats since 2005, serving as Minority Leader from 2005 until the Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2006 congressional elections. He is the first member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve as Senate Majority Leader."

Answer 4

You make some compelling points....But in the real world of politics, I am not sure many Republicans have discovered that most Latinos are truly conservative, and honestly, they really don't court the Hispanics, like the democrats do.....What a missed opportunity for the Republicans, because if they had any sense, they would be appealing to the Latino vote, but they don't understand or haven't taken the time to learn about this demographic....I am a Hispanic conservative, with Christian values, and when I vote for Republicans, I do it holding my nose....When I became a Republican, back in the 1980's with Ronald Reagan, I was so excited and of course younger....My dad, had been a strong democrat, as was the case with many Hispanics at the time....In time, I decided to become active in the Republican party (Bush Sr campaign) and went to the local Republican headquarters in my community to volunteer for whatever they needed me, stuff envelopes, make calls, etc.....I was disappointed, I was literally ignored, and they told me they didn't need any volunteers at the time.....I was baffled....From that point on, I realized that not all is as it appears.....People may talk values and hard work, but the actions speak volumes....I know not all Republicans are like this, but it makes you wonder....

Answer 5

Simply stated, the Republicans are owing to big business, the Democrats are obligated to the labor unions. There are liberals in both parties, but many, many more in the Democatic Party. The Catholic church believes in helping all people without question (liberal). Most Mexicans are Catholic. The Catholic church does not believe in separation of church and state, the church pushes it's political beliefs on the parishners to vote Democratic. Therefore most un or under educated Mexicans will follow the instructions of the church. Then you can safely say most illegals when legalized will vote democrat.
I had a large family of Mexican nationals live next door to me at one time (legal status unknown). The men as you say went to work to earn the money and the woman stayed home to take care of the house, yard, laundry and children.When the men got home they immediately started into the beer since they had worked so hard. If the wife did not have dinner ready at the time this slob thought she should, he would yell and beat her. When the police arrived, he couldn't understand why he was going to jail because in the culture he came from in Mexico this was standard accepted proceedure. Their customs don't always fit in with ours, this is why so many of them have difficulty with our laws.

Answer 6

As an Army brat who is both Mexican and a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)...let me see if I can explain:

Despite their oft being poor, Mexico has a socialized educational system, the students of which outscore American-taught kids at every level. Why does this matter, you ask? Because said Mexicans are thus able to see through the BS thrown at them by the GOP. They get that they don't make enough money in this country to benefit from anything that the Republicans have to offer.

Answer 7

i do see ur point most Mexicans seem to live a Conservative way of life ... most oppose abortion and do not share the sometimes liberal views of the democrats . however i as Mexican and American believe that we should stop voting all together for parties but should start voting for those which really seem to care about the people . it should not matter if they are Dems or Repug but what they actually stand for rather that what party they represent .. maybe be then they will understand that it is WE ( the people not either race ) who have the power to take them down with our votes ...

Answer 8

I am Hispanic and hope you aren't referring to me as a "legal" MEXICAN. I was born in the US, "of" Mexican immigrants to this country. Third generation, and I know nothing of BEING a "Mexican" for I have never lived there. I don't know what part of the southwest you refer to in your question, but many, many persons who are Hispanic are NOT democrats but "REPUBLICANS," myself, included. I am a "conservative" republican, well educated and am not swayed by other Hispanics who without thinking continue to vote for democrats here in Texas. I agree many are "uneducated" to politics and THINK the democratic party is the same as it was decades ago but it is one reason I QUIT being one after Carter let in all the Cuban refugees. When I saw one driving a brand new car given to him by the government, while I worked double shifts and STILL could not afford one for myself, I "switched" parties. I wish I knew where you lived as I am a sober, hard working Hispanic, who doesn't drink or do drugs and don't see many in my own race as you do. Many are alcoholics, wife and children abusers, and not as "responsible" nor "god fearing..................."

Answer 9

Your (not so) veiled insults aside, you're right that the Mexican-American vote is not locked down by either party. Look at Gonzales, Bush's attorney general, lapdog, and loyal Republican. Or Linda Chavez, uber-conservative columnist and one-time Reagan cabinet officer and Senate candidate.

[edit to Mr E] Hey, Mr. E - did you read the question? Try doing so instead of doing a hack cut-and-paste that you probably use every time you see "Mexican" in a question.

Answer 10

It's been a trend for decades. And it's because the mexican americans have found a lot of influence in the democratic party. I don't think it's going to change any time soon. The democratic party is percieved as most beneficial to minorities and labor interests. That's where the attraction lies.