While Puerto Ricans don't get to vote for President of the United States, they do get the chance to vote in the primary elections to select their party's candidate for President. Puerto Rico's primary is held today (Sunday, June 1) and the state has a whopping 55 Democratic Party delegates to offer. The Democratic Party treats Puerto Rico like a state and thus with its population of nearly four million, it has more delegates that 27 U.S. states! On the other hand, the Republican Party gives Puerto Rico 23 delegates. Both Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama pledged during their Puerto Rican campaigns to allow the people to Puerto Rico to decide whether remain a commonwealth or to become a state. The Los Angeles Times has more about today's primary.
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I lived in Puerto Rico for 40 years. They have had at three plebisites. Each time has been status quo meaning $20b each year in Federal grants. They also received Stimulus momies without filing Fed forms except Fed employees. Why should they change?
I live in PR and love this island almost as much as I love my wife. We are surrounded by great beaches, we have an ecologically diverse mountainous region, great weather all year long, and a lot of food and music to keep people entertained. My major problem is the status quo and the people who support it. As Bert said before, the status quo supporters want federal monies without filing Fed forms. I’m a Fed employee and want the same treatment as other feds and citizens living in CONUS. For starters, let me decide who my boss is going to be.
Status quo is the easy way out. It is another way to keep riding the U.S. bus for over 50 years. Independence means we have to use our own currency, passports, etc., Imploding from rampant corruption is the sacrifice. Becoming a 51st state means federal taxes and the inferiority complex of losing heritage and national identity. One can only sit on top of the fence for so long before making the decision of which side you are going to jump down on.
This seems odd to me… Mind if I point out a spelling error? It’s Barack Obama. (Total Obama supporter and grammar freak. Couldn’t resist. I’m sorry.)