What did that mean for California? The highest concentration of illegal immigrants was in California. 1988, California voted Republican, the presidential race, as it had for six consecutive years, six consecutive cycles previously. 1988 was the last year California ever went Republican [in the presidential race]. Walter Schwarzenegger for president. Oh, for president in the presidential race. And so I think the amnesty law played a significant part, the federal law changing the voting composition of the state. (05:59–06:03)
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