Why Chinese Americans Have Shifted Rightward
Briefly

Annie Tan, a 71-year-old Chinese American immigrant, felt compelled to vote Republican after witnessing perceived flaws in Democratic policies related to crime and fairness for her community.
Ms. Tan’s shift in political engagement was triggered by her outrage over personal experiences with crime legislation, specifically checks related to the reduced penalties for certain offenses.
Despite being critical of Donald Trump due to his rhetoric against Asian Americans, Ms. Tan recognized some validity in Republican concerns about crime and societal impacts of Democratic policies.
For the first time in two decades, Annie Tan felt driven to vote Republican, illustrating how personal experiences with laws can reshape one's political beliefs.
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