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Madam45for2923

(7,178 posts)
19. Puerto Ricans in Florida are to the left of Cubans & now that their island was left 4 dead
Wed Nov 15, 2017, 11:34 AM
Nov 2017

they have more motivations to sack the GOP.

130,000 Puerto Ricans abandoned by Trump move to state he won by only 113,000 votes Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #1
Register, register, register & then GOTV GOTV GOTV !!! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #2
Also, fight like hell any new voter ID requirements or new residency standards adopted. rogue emissary Nov 2017 #5
#ProtectTheVote Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #9
Florida! July 30 2018 is the deadline to register for primaries! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #3
We welcome our fellow country people! mcar Nov 2017 #4
My State of NY is even offering IN-STATE tuition to incoming Puerto Ricans! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #6
That is great! mcar Nov 2017 #7
+1! KPN Nov 2017 #42
See! Seeeeee! angrychair Nov 2017 #8
You know that crooked state will find a way Thrill Nov 2017 #10
They have high-turnout in the island for their elections there. Am sure many are motivated. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #11
it could cost us a senate seat DrDan Nov 2017 #12
??? Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #14
I second those ???s. Nt moriah Nov 2017 #16
Scott vs Nelson - Scott has gone out of his way to get the PR vote DrDan Nov 2017 #17
Puerto Ricans in Florida are to the left of Cubans & now that their island was left 4 dead Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #19
I agree with that in general - but Scott has, as I said, gone out of his way DrDan Nov 2017 #20
Sen. Bill Nelson offices & phone numbers: Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #23
I just called Sen. Nelson office and learned that he went to the island and is working to pass Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #32
that's a good thing - but realize Scott has declared an emergency for all Fl counties to aid PR's, DrDan Nov 2017 #54
Well, am glad they are being helped anyhow. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #55
can't disagree at all - my dil is from PR with family still there DrDan Nov 2017 #56
Then we should be focusing on making sure they are registered as Dems in time KPN Nov 2017 #44
PR's are registering to vote in Florida - however most are choosing "no party affiliation" DrDan Nov 2017 #58
YES!!! That is good news. usaf-vet Nov 2017 #13
Also, they don't need passports to come to the mainland. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #15
And yet, in our new papers please society if your melanin level is high... Wounded Bear Nov 2017 #18
I hope they turn out to vote Vogon_Glory Nov 2017 #21
Why do you suppose that is? KPN Nov 2017 #46
No, its not because theyre undocumented Vogon_Glory Nov 2017 #50
Curious. Do you have data that shows that? KPN Nov 2017 #51
No, I leave the data-collecting to other folks. Vogon_Glory Nov 2017 #53
Cue up GOP voter suppression efforts against past residents of PR workhat Nov 2017 #22
Cue Up DownriverDem Nov 2017 #30
GOP will assign an entire team of fascists to this issue to stop as many patriots Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #35
it will be hard for many to prove citizenship...... getagrip_already Nov 2017 #24
If they were able to fly or take a ship to the mainland they have their id's. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #25
but what id? getagrip_already Nov 2017 #26
Hello? DownriverDem Nov 2017 #28
yes, and so are hispanics who have been born here, but.... getagrip_already Nov 2017 #37
In order to get a photo ID or driver's license in Florida you have to provide a birth certificate csziggy Nov 2017 #41
So ... what can Democrats do to help the them obtain proof of their US citizenship? KPN Nov 2017 #47
Florida Dems, please gear up to help our fellow citizens Hekate Nov 2017 #63
I called Sen Nelson office & learned that incoming Puerto Ricans are being helped @ d Intnl Airport Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #33
Get ready for lawsuits then DownriverDem Nov 2017 #29
The Question DownriverDem Nov 2017 #27
I called Sen Nelson office just now & spoke to them about that! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #34
and? getagrip_already Nov 2017 #38
I was told that incoming Puerto Ricans are being helped at the Intnl Airport get Florida drivers Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #40
that wasn't the question.... getagrip_already Nov 2017 #60
That 113K is due to an unprecedented turnout of WWC voters which will not be matched again. LonePirate Nov 2017 #31
WWC? Vogon_Glory Nov 2017 #49
White Working Class (the non-degreed white workers who turned out in force due to his racism) LonePirate Nov 2017 #57
That supposed win is due to vote suppression and tampering. triron Nov 2017 #36
I agree! Thanks for reminder! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #39
And so far, from what I can gather, KPN Nov 2017 #48
The refugees from Puerto Rico may well change the Florida political landscape Gothmog Nov 2017 #43
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #45
"both parties are going to be after them" .... BOTH ? Some F**king neck. OnDoutside Nov 2017 #52
Send some to my county. nt Blue_true Nov 2017 #59
Plenty of room in Texas :) :) uponit7771 Nov 2017 #61
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #62
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