A lot of migrants lean right-wing because
a) their last country had a despotic leftist,
b) they want to pass as just as 'Murican as their right-wing neighbours,
c) they buy into the myth that politicians are only going after "lazy" migrants, &
d) many are in church communities that advocate for right-wing leaders.
US friends, don't assume migrants in your life know they're in danger under T. Everyone thinks they have plot armour in their own life.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/18/election-trump-michigan-latino-voters
@MLClark Exactly! I could never understand how Cubans voted for Bush (43) when the fled a dictator! The same with Russians voting for American wannabe dictators. Make it make sense!
It helps to remember that the political conversation is different in every country.
For countries with leftist despots, many folks don't expect that there isn't going to be a despot - they just want to make sure that the next is a strongman from the *other* side of the ideological spectrum.
It's a little like when people leave a toxic religious household and still lean into toxic behaviours - but think they're in the clear because at least they're *secular* toxic behaviours!
@MLClark Great points! Thank you for clarifying.
Thanks for asking, and creating an opportunity to say more!
The real gift of my time in Colombia is direct, everyday exposure to a very different political conversation than the one we're used to in Canada and the US.
The world is very big, and we are very small, but we still have to hope that we can put our votes and voices to good use!