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TexasTowelie

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2. That is why I post news about the six territories

Reply to joet67 (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 3, 2017, 03:29 AM

Mar 2017

that are represented at the Democratic National Convention. Those territories deserve a say in the governance of their country.

With the large population in Puerto Rico it would mean seven more electoral votes. Considering that all of the territories lean Democratic it would add about 20 electoral votes and would have tightened the race for this year to less than 20 electoral votes--or one state in the Rust Belt.

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9th Circuit court rules in favor of Northern Marianas Islands immunity [View all] TexasTowelie Mar 2017 OP

Sounds to me like they should also "enjoy" two senators and at least one congressman. joet67 Mar 2017 #1

That is why I post news about the six territories TexasTowelie Mar 2017 #2

Thank you for doing this. And also for the information about the political leanings. joet67 Mar 2017 #3

The Kochs would love that. Compared to the main continent, Hortensis Mar 2017 #4

Thank you. I see. Having thought about this a little, I guess I see the downside. nt joet67 Mar 2017 #6

Repeal the Electoral College modrepub Mar 2017 #5