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5. True but there is always 2022.

Reply to NYC Liberal (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:27 AM

Nov 2020

My larger point was even on DU plenty of people have bought the RW talking points that the prior votes were confusing or not clear. Here we have a straight up or down vote and Puerto Ricans want statehood.

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With 86% of the vote counted. Support statehood in for PR is winning 52% to 48%. [View all] Statistical Nov 2020 OP

It's passed multiple times. But without the Senate, it's doubtful they'll get it. Drunken Irishman Nov 2020 #1

Yay, I hope so. wendyb-NC Nov 2020 #2

Puerto Rico needs Statehood before a Republican sells it for fast cash. gordianot Nov 2020 #3

Meaningless now without the Senate though. NYC Liberal Nov 2020 #4

True but there is always 2022. Statistical Nov 2020 #5

Yep, 2022 will be key! 22 Republicans up vs 12 Dems. NYC Liberal Nov 2020 #7

Their current status is more economically advantageous Coleman Nov 2020 #6