The politics side is not much different either, as areas that have become increasing hispanic continue to be dominated by black politicians. This old article about politics in Lynwood is a good example of the political power struggles going on in the area. This is one of the many reasons why those of us on the right prefer to teach economic and private sector solutions to social ills as opposed to government solutions. Government is, essentially, zero sum, so one persons gain can come only at someone else’s loss, and this, fundamentally, is what is at the core of the power struggles between the two. Private sector solutions, on the other hand, are positive sum – everybody can gain.

Lastly, the demographics itself is a sore point: the area is home to many low income blacks – the very people new immigrants are likely to lower the wages of – resulting in a fundamental difference in political goals.

In short, its great to hope that the two will come together in political harmony but I wouldn’t put much weight in it actually happening – atleast not in South LA and the immediate area.