The Haredization of American Orthodoxy II

Here is a brief summary of R. Berel Wein's article (mentioned by J.I. in the comments section) attempting to explain the shift to the right in American Orthodoxy:

Samuel Heilman posited four reasons for the "shift to the right" in American Orthodoxy:
1. Moral decline of general American society
2. Influence of Haredi teachers in Modern Orthodox schools
3. Decline of number of talented Modern Orthodox rabbis and teachers
4. Year (or two) of study in Israel

R. Wein adds some more reasons:
1. The right has been able to offer the benefits of modernity (i.e. professional success) without risking undue exposure to American society
2. The right is more dynamic in addressing Orthodox needs (e.g. Hatzolah, Ohel, Mishkan, Aish HaTorah)
3. The right and the left are coming closer to each other, each adopting the other's greatest achievements
4. Modern Orthodox ideology - the claim that acculturation is a good thing in itself - does not resonate well even with the Modern Orthodox
5. Attitudes to the State of Israel are no longer of primary importance