Discuss the political impact of immigrants on the United States. Why do elected officials care where they settle? What effect did immigrant communities have on the 2012 election?

What will be an ideal response?

An ideal response will:
1, Explain how immigrants can engender negative political effects (for example, nativist sentiments) as well as positive political effects (for example, a new voting bloc), which will prompt politicians to be more responsive to immigrant needs.
2, Explain that elected officials care where immigrants settle because state localities with high populations of immigrants need additional monies for services. Further explain that high-immigration states will have more congressional representation in addition to having a greater voice in presidential politics.
3, Explain the effects of the immigrant community on the 2012 election, specifically noting how Hispanic voters turned out overwhelmingly for Barack Obama over Mitt Romney.