A more benign but still relevant application of the Dillingham Flaw might be to assume that all persons of Latin American extraction have the same political affiliation. A recent or lower-class worker might have more sympathy with the Democratic Party, or more strongly identify with candidates of Latin extraction. A Latin American immigrant or second generation immigrant with strong conservative views on social policy, or who owned his or her own business might be more responsive to political appeals from the Republican Party and care less about the ethnic background of a prospective candidate, unlike his or her parents. Thus, it would be in error for a candidate to assume that he or she was guaranteed or not guaranteed 'the Latin vote,' given the diversity of persons within that supposed voting monolith. The longer a group remains within...

borders, the more diverse it becomes economically and culturally.
Different immigrant groups exhibit a different commitment level of to retaining their native culture, at present and over time. Colombian immigrants of recent vintage often retain connections to their home culture and way of life through cultural centers, social clubs and institutions, dances, and holiday celebrations. It might be assumed that linguistic and cultural preservation is extremely important to this particular group, but this may change based upon how second and third generations of Colombians find their 'places' within specific communities and regions of America.

Works Cited

Dillingham Flaw." (9 Sept 2006). World Prout Assembly. Retrieved 10 May 2007. http://www.worldproutassembly.org/archives/2006/09/the_dillingham.html