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In reply to the discussion: Puerto Rican wave hits Florida, carrying big political implications. 130,00 arrived. GOP won by 113, [View all]DrDan
(20,411 posts)20. I agree with that in general - but Scott has, as I said, gone out of his way
to court their vote - I don't think that will be ignored in the election next year - many will have made a successful transition to Florida based on his actions.
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Puerto Rican wave hits Florida, carrying big political implications. 130,00 arrived. GOP won by 113, [View all]
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
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130,000 Puerto Ricans abandoned by Trump move to state he won by only 113,000 votes
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#1
Also, fight like hell any new voter ID requirements or new residency standards adopted.
rogue emissary
Nov 2017
#5
My State of NY is even offering IN-STATE tuition to incoming Puerto Ricans!
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#6
They have high-turnout in the island for their elections there. Am sure many are motivated.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#11
Puerto Ricans in Florida are to the left of Cubans & now that their island was left 4 dead
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#19
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
PR's are registering to vote in Florida - however most are choosing "no party affiliation"
DrDan
Nov 2017
#58
And yet, in our new papers please society if your melanin level is high...
Wounded Bear
Nov 2017
#18
GOP will assign an entire team of fascists to this issue to stop as many patriots
Eliot Rosewater
Nov 2017
#35
If they were able to fly or take a ship to the mainland they have their id's.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#25
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
I called Sen Nelson office & learned that incoming Puerto Ricans are being helped @ d Intnl Airport
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#33
I was told that incoming Puerto Ricans are being helped at the Intnl Airport get Florida drivers
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#40
That 113K is due to an unprecedented turnout of WWC voters which will not be matched again.
LonePirate
Nov 2017
#31
White Working Class (the non-degreed white workers who turned out in force due to his racism)
LonePirate
Nov 2017
#57