Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

roamer65

(37,974 posts)
Sun Nov 6, 2016, 10:43 AM Nov 2016

The population of PR is about 3.6 million.

2 Democratic senators and 5 Democratic reps.

It would be right around 7 electoral votes if it joined the union as the 51st.

7 EV's right into the Democratic firewall.

It would then take 273 EV's to win the presidency.

I can't wait to fly a 51 star flag!

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»The population of PR is a...