Deep dive into the hindu vote in northern Virginia

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know many immigrants who feel the same (they aren’t Hindu)

Most likely they are immigrants who came here legally. (Versus undocumented immigrants)

Unfortunately, the Democrats often choose to lump legal immigrants and undocumented immigrants all into one big boat labeled ‘Immigrants’.

I have zero political experience, but I think the Republicans could hugely capitalize on this sentiment if they choose to. It is likely a large group of untapped votes.

There are people like that. Republicans have to a great extent already reached them so there's not much "gain" to make there. The other big ooga-booga for these immigrants is how the GOP calls things "socialist."

There are also immigrant families who are basically on the whole spectrum: some members are citizens (born here kids or the naturalized), some have green cards (so still face potential deportation or being barred at the border), some can only visit on tourist visas, some are awaiting refugee claims, and some overstayed tourist visas or otherwise are here undocumented.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m a Hindu child of immigrants and I share the optimism of some of the people in that article. I appreciate what this country offers and am incredibly grateful for the American dream.

There is not a chance I will vote for a Democrat candidate as long as I live in this area. I know plenty who feel the same as I do.

Absolutely. From the article:

“What has made this country a beautiful place for us? Merit. Hard work.”

“We look brown,” said Tiwari. “We had accent[s], we knew we were not born in this country. But in a period of 10, 15 years we became a CEO of a large company. Why? Because there is something inherent about this country that if you work hard, if you focus, and dream—dream comes true. They reward capability, merit, intelligence, knowledge. That is what took us to where we are.”

I’m the first PP.

That all spoke to me as well because I feel 100% the same. I LOVE this country. I am truly grateful for what the US has provided for me and my family. I hate listening to the Democrats and their anti-American rhetoric. Talking as if other parts of the world are ‘better’ and the US is full of ignorant a$$holes. That is not the case at all. I have family all around the world and I would not choose to live anywhere else.

Some of the White liberals have no idea how great we have it here in the US. And how great, and resilient and amazing most American people really are.

I’m no CEO and I have a measly job (by Indian-American standards), but the US is an amazing place. And I have no idea why some progressives choose to rally against that.

Child of Indian immigrants here - it's amazing how racist you and your parents are. A lot of Indian-Americans are incredibly racist against other immigrants and think they are better. You think you are better than other brown people and it's disgusting.

[Anonymous]

"an overwhelming majority of them voted for Youngkin, the GOP candidate. “Women especially,” he said, because they were worried about their children’s education." <--- This was a one time thing b/c of Covid education.

[Anonymous]

As an AA female, I’m not surprised. However, these viewpoints appear so short-sighted to me. It is the democrat values and hard work to implement change that have allowed the US to become this great place y’all are talking about. Without the democrats, you would not have the opportunities you are so pleased to pursue. You think the republicans would be welcoming you with open arms if left to their own devices?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m a Hindu child of immigrants and I share the optimism of some of the people in that article. I appreciate what this country offers and am incredibly grateful for the American dream.

There is not a chance I will vote for a Democrat candidate as long as I live in this area. I know plenty who feel the same as I do.

Absolutely. From the article:

“What has made this country a beautiful place for us? Merit. Hard work.”

“We look brown,” said Tiwari. “We had accent[s], we knew we were not born in this country. But in a period of 10, 15 years we became a CEO of a large company. Why? Because there is something inherent about this country that if you work hard, if you focus, and dream—dream comes true. They reward capability, merit, intelligence, knowledge. That is what took us to where we are.”

I’m the first PP.

That all spoke to me as well because I feel 100% the same. I LOVE this country. I am truly grateful for what the US has provided for me and my family. I hate listening to the Democrats and their anti-American rhetoric. Talking as if other parts of the world are ‘better’ and the US is full of ignorant a$$holes. That is not the case at all. I have family all around the world and I would not choose to live anywhere else.

Some of the White liberals have no idea how great we have it here in the US. And how great, and resilient and amazing most American people really are.

I’m no CEO and I have a measly job (by Indian-American standards), but the US is an amazing place. And I have no idea why some progressives choose to rally against that.

Child of Indian immigrants here - it's amazing how racist you and your parents are. A lot of Indian-Americans are incredibly racist against other immigrants and think they are better. You think you are better than other brown people and it's disgusting.

LOL! Awesome. You know nothing about me, but I appreciate your baseless assumptions. Sounds pretty much like what I hear from the Democrats on a regular basis.

Thanks so much for also disparaging my elderly parents while you’re at it. So kind and welcoming, you Democrats are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know many immigrants who feel the same (they aren’t Hindu)

Most likely they are immigrants who came here legally. (Versus undocumented immigrants)

Unfortunately, the Democrats often choose to lump legal immigrants and undocumented immigrants all into one big boat labeled ‘Immigrants’.

I have zero political experience, but I think the Republicans could hugely capitalize on this sentiment if they choose to. It is likely a large group of untapped votes.

The previous administration attempted to severely curtail legal immigration.

Between their efforts and COVID they basically did severely curtail it. Nobody talks much about it when people talk about a "labor shortage" or "nobody wants to work anymore"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"an overwhelming majority of them voted for Youngkin, the GOP candidate. “Women especially,” he said, because they were worried about their children’s education." <--- This was a one time thing b/c of Covid education.

I wouldn’t assume that.

Indian Americans are incredibly invested in their kids’ education. They don’t want their kids learning any SEL BS. They want a strong Math and Science curriculum.

My kid’s public school had time to do lessons on BLM, but couldn’t teach my kid all of the Math curriculum last year. Sorry, but that’s crap.

Schools need to focus on the basics. The progressives want to push in their social agenda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know many immigrants who feel the same (they aren’t Hindu)

Most likely they are immigrants who came here legally. (Versus undocumented immigrants)

Unfortunately, the Democrats often choose to lump legal immigrants and undocumented immigrants all into one big boat labeled ‘Immigrants’.

I have zero political experience, but I think the Republicans could hugely capitalize on this sentiment if they choose to. It is likely a large group of untapped votes.

The previous administration attempted to severely curtail legal immigration.

If republicans have to choose between legal immigrants and their xenophobic base, they will choose the base every time

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As an AA female, I’m not surprised. However, these viewpoints appear so short-sighted to me. It is the democrat values and hard work to implement change that have allowed the US to become this great place y’all are talking about. Without the democrats, you would not have the opportunities you are so pleased to pursue. You think the republicans would be welcoming you with open arms if left to their own devices?

I follow politics pretty closely and listen to the messages being sent by politicians. Democrats have been very clear that they are NOT welcoming me. Not a chance.

There are PLENTY of racist Democrats. Just like there are plenty of racist republicans.

Pretending that one party is somehow mortally superior is simply dishonest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"an overwhelming majority of them voted for Youngkin, the GOP candidate. “Women especially,” he said, because they were worried about their children’s education." <--- This was a one time thing b/c of Covid education.

This voting pattern is going to continue due to the sad state of affairs of your public schools.

You might have to vote R for some time to get your public schools back in shape. Ultra liberal policies are the death of good public school systems as we know it.

[Anonymous]

As an Indian-American, I wish this group would see that Republicans are the one trying to take away what makes America great by tearing down our democracy — whitewashing the insurrection, limiting voting and installing partisan oversight of election administration in states.

[Anonymous]

I'm a child of Indian immigrants. Everyone when knew voted Democrat, because really the Republicans didn't want anything to do with us. We worked hard but could still see other people around us had it worse (never had a chance) and most Republicans didn't care

It doesn't surprise me that a lot of people of Indian descent vote Republican now. I think we are considered white-adjacent and can have a seat at the table along with those of Latino descent (a very diverse group.)

I DO love this country. Which is why I can't support anything the GOP is doing. These are not the behaviors of a democratic nation.

So you don't like the progressives? Fine, that's politics. People have been bickering about it for the history of the country. But when the bedrock of the country is being assaulted, I can't vote for any of them, no matter how much it affects me personally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"an overwhelming majority of them voted for Youngkin, the GOP candidate. “Women especially,” he said, because they were worried about their children’s education." <--- This was a one time thing b/c of Covid education.

This voting pattern is going to continue due to the sad state of affairs of your public schools.

You might have to vote R for some time to get your public schools back in shape. Ultra liberal policies are the death of good public school systems as we know it.

+1 million

Those of us who grew up in India or have family in India can see this.

The Democrats and their policies are destroying the public education system in this country. Anyone who lives in ultra-liberal MoCo can see this unfold, especially after last year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a child of Indian immigrants. Everyone when knew voted Democrat, because really the Republicans didn't want anything to do with us. We worked hard but could still see other people around us had it worse (never had a chance) and most Republicans didn't care

It doesn't surprise me that a lot of people of Indian descent vote Republican now. I think we are considered white-adjacent and can have a seat at the table along with those of Latino descent (a very diverse group.)

I DO love this country. Which is why I can't support anything the GOP is doing. These are not the behaviors of a democratic nation.

So you don't like the progressives? Fine, that's politics. People have been bickering about it for the history of the country. But when the bedrock of the country is being assaulted, I can't vote for any of them, no matter how much it affects me personally.

Yeah, and I see it totally differently. I see the progressive Democrats actually trying to divide us and putting into practice polices that destroy our middle class communities.

And I also truly believe in balance of power. Too many progressives in charge, and you end up like Montgomery County. With no opposing voices to be heard. It’s a disaster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a child of Indian immigrants. Everyone when knew voted Democrat, because really the Republicans didn't want anything to do with us. We worked hard but could still see other people around us had it worse (never had a chance) and most Republicans didn't care

It doesn't surprise me that a lot of people of Indian descent vote Republican now. I think we are considered white-adjacent and can have a seat at the table along with those of Latino descent (a very diverse group.)

I DO love this country. Which is why I can't support anything the GOP is doing. These are not the behaviors of a democratic nation.

So you don't like the progressives? Fine, that's politics. People have been bickering about it for the history of the country. But when the bedrock of the country is being assaulted, I can't vote for any of them, no matter how much it affects me personally.

Do you have kids? Are they in FCPS, LCPS, or MCPS? If so, how’s that going?