Ah, I see. That's certainly an interesting hypothesis. Makes me wonder who the Republican party would target if their typical base evaporates. What would incline center-leaning individuals to continue to support the party after the shitshow that was the 2016 election?
Now you've got me looking forward to how this all turns out even more! :)
It could go a couple of ways - Trump could fix immigration - if "they" can remove the anti-Trump Repubs in the house or pick up a few extra seats then he has a good chance.
If he doesn't then I see a shift to socially conservative (in the religious sense) but pro-welfare.
New immigrants in general are socially conservative. As are a big chunk of current Dem voters - my extended family are all catholic and vote Dems.
Now you've got me looking forward to how this all turns out even more! :)