Will Asian-Americans keep trending Democratic?

[auburntiger]

Of all minorities, Asian-Americans are the only one that is entirely irrelevant.

Irrelevant??? Thanks alot  

In terms of direct voting, their numbers are insignificant nationally. In the few states where there are concentrations of Asians, the Democrats (who are in turn the national minority) completely dominate.

In terms of professional matriculation, Asian-Americans, especially Asian-American men, prefer to go into moneymaking fields and also fields that do not require much social extroversion. In terms of professional matriculation for government or public office, this creates a double-disincentive.

In terms of financial contribution, they have a chance to make an impact, but many have only been in this country for one or two generations, and like Jews, have connections to foreign countries. The difference is that Israel is a major ally, while China is seen as a strategic competitor; so the scandals questioning the loyalty of Chinese-Americans in the late 1990s (such as the Wen Ho Lee case) understandably soured many from political activity, including giving.

Indian-Americans have a slightly more favorable climate owing to India's position as a possible hedge against China, but 9/11 changed this, as the US now must balance between India and Pakistan. Further, the vast majority of Indian-Americans are Democrats, while political opportunity is confined to the GOP.

Muslim-Americans are understandably too concerned with protecting their own civil liberties and public image to do much else.

[auburntiger]

Well, as a Southern raised Asian, I can say that alot of us are conservative, which mainly results from high-paying jobs. I don't know much about the ones out West or up East, but I'd guess they are fairly Democrat. Of course, I am not your typical Asian, my parents are white, I went to prep school, work out alot, and am in a fraternity in college, and no I did not score a 1600 on the SAT lol I made a 1280. And I AM A darn good driver

However, I don't really think the "trend" is that significant. I think it's safe to say that Asians are the republicans strongest minority group, despite the numbers of votes we cast. But WE ARE NOT INSIGNIFICANT. WE vote too!!

[auburntiger]

Well, as a Southern raised Asian, I can say that alot of us are conservative, which mainly results from high-paying jobs. I don't know much about the ones out West or up East, but I'd guess they are fairly Democrat. Of course, I am not your typical Asian, my parents are white, I went to prep school, work out alot, and am in a fraternity in college, and no I did not score a 1600 on the SAT lol I made a 1280. And I AM A darn good driver

However, I don't really think the "trend" is that significant. I think it's safe to say that Asians are the republicans strongest minority group, despite the numbers of votes we cast. But WE ARE NOT INSIGNIFICANT. WE vote too!!

No. 2/3 of Asian voters are registered Democrats. And do you have any idea how strong we backed Gore in 2000? You only think that Asians are the Republicans strongest group because Asians for the most part tend to vote with the surrounding demographics and you live in the South. A lot of us, especially in LA, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Northeast detest Republicans. Democrats can win the Asian vote because we're most heavily concentrated in California, Hawaii, and the Northeast, all three of which are strongly Democratic. How many Asians are in the South? There are quite a few in Texas and NC, but outside of that, not very many AT ALL. Mississippi's Asian population fails to break even 1%.

I said that southern Asians (I know there aren't many, lol) are by-and-large conservative; the ones in other regions of the country like yourself are Democrats. I did not say that we vote GOP in large numbers, I said we are the Republican's strongest minority group in comparison with other minority groups: Blacks, Indians, Latinos, etc. I don't doubt 2/3 Asians are registered Dem, but look at the other groups: Blacks vote 90/10, not sure about the others, but I'm sure it's more Dem than a 2/3 ratio.

On a side note: Of the following four groups of Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese) Koreans (like myself), i believe, are the most conservative, take a look at S. Korea, which is predominantly Christian - Catholic. Vietnamese may be more, but it's a close second

[auburntiger]

A question: define "Asian". Half the world's population lives in Asia, and includes countless ethnic groups.

Another thing: how is this trend changed if you remove Muslims? Quite a few Asians are Muslims, and since 2000 they have trended Democrat quite substantially (outside of a few groups).

Also, how do the different types of Asians compare to other Americans who live in the same areas? Most Asians are concentrated in left-leaning areas to begin with - big coastal cities like San Francisco and New York. For example, I don't know the exact demographics but even if Chinese-Americans in San Francisco voted 80% Democrat+Green they'd probably be to the right of white San Franciscans!

I'm three-quarters Asian-American, Korean, to be exact. to call oneself Asian, I'd say you'd have to have over 50% of your ancestry be Asian. But I really don't have any "Asian" qualities. I was born in San Diego, but my parents (from Memphis) adopted me at 6 months. So I look "Asian" (slanted eyes) but I'm culturally southern and act "white" as they say.

whenever I hear someone describe me or anyone else as "Asian", people mean Asian Oriental (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, etc.)