Andrew Yang Policy on MAKE WASHINGTON, DC, A STATE

[Sherman A1]

Washington, DC, has a population larger than two states, and yet it is not considered a state. This deprives residents of equal representation in the federal government, lacking both Representatives and Senators to promote their interests.

And yet, they still pay taxes, truly being an example of taxation without representation.

The residents of Washington, DC, should be afforded the same representation as other Americans, and it should be admitted as a State. To resolve any constitutional issues, an area of land containing the important federal buildings could be carved out and defined as the capital/Washington, DC.

https://www.yang2020.com/policies/dc-statehood/

[hlthe2b]

1. We should. Puerto Rico as well if they wish.

[mcar]

2. I agree

My son lives in DC and is adamant about this. Puerto Rico too. More senators, more electoral votes. And it's more than time.

[redstateblues]

3. As long as the Repugs hold any part of the government It's a pipe dream

[Sherman A1]

4. Perhaps

but ya gotta start somewhere...

[PoliticAverse]

5. DC was made from land originally in Maryland and Virginia. Just return the land to those states. n/t