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MolotovCocktail says

Really? Then why do the open borders politicians keep getting elected? Virginia is now a sanctuary state.

Why are you conflating a national matter(presidential election and immigration at at that level) with local elections?

On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau released 2025 estimates showing the U.S. population reached nearly 342 million with a 0.5% growth rate for 2025. The swing to 0.5% suggests a sharp decline from 2024's nearly 1% growth and researchers say President Donald Trump’s post‑January 2025 immigration crackdown contributed to the slowdown.

Enforcement surges in key cities beginning in July 2024 contributed to immigration rising by 1.3 million last year, down from 2.8 million in 2024, which reduced population growth.

Those population estimates determine congressional seats and distribution of $2.8 trillion in annual government funding, unlike the once‑a‑decade decennial census.

Really? Then why do the open borders politicians keep getting elected? Virginia is now a sanctuary state.

Patrick says

Yep. I believe almost everything wrong that is going on has to ultimately have to do with debt and GREED. GREED is the most destructive human trait.

FuckTheMainstreamMedia says

Why are you conflating a national matter(presidential election and immigration at at that level) with local elections?

Because I see Dems getting elected nationwide and VA is one example.

VA is not normal.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner said Thursday that illegal immigration is squeezing housing supply and driving up rents and home prices for American families.

Appearing on “The Record with Greta Van Susteren,” Turner said more than 12 million illegal immigrants have entered the country without adequate screening, adding immediate pressure to already constrained housing markets. He said that when millions of people arrive outside the legal system, demand spikes while supply fails to keep pace, driving up rents and home prices for working families.

“You have 12 million or more illegals coming across our border that have been unchecked and unvetted. When you come in, that hurts the housing supply,” Turner told host Greta Van Susteren. “It makes the cost of housing go up. In certain cities around our country, in particular L.A. and New York, 100% of the increase in rental demand is because of illegal immigration.” ...

These homes are meant for American families and not institutions. Also working with Director [William] Pulte over at FHFA [Federal Housing Finance Agency] to buy $200 billion of mortgage-backed securities to bring down the cost of borrowing.