Democratic party leaders who take the time to watch this Florida constituency meeting can see a huge opportunity to make headway among working class people in red states on immigration and Social Security:
‘It’s Not Breaking The Law’: Brian Mast Defends Trump’s Deportations, Town Hall Explodes In Anger – msn/Slingshot News
“During a recent Florida town hall, Rep. Brian Mast speaks out in defense of the Trump administration’s deportations, claiming they are not breaking the law despite court orders. In response to his answer, attendees lash out in frustration and anger.”
More than half of U.S. immigrants are eligible to vote – Cooper Center
“More than one-half (24.5 million) of the 46 million immigrants living in the United States are naturalized citizens, according to the United States Census Bureau. This group of naturalized citizens is larger than the entire population of Florida. Like their U.S.-born counterparts, naturalized citizens:
- may vote in federal elections,
- may apply for jobs requiring U.S. citizenship and security clearance,
- may apply for a U.S. passport,
- have access to a wide range of social services and benefits, have more legal protections than noncitizens and cannot be deported.”