Why is Hilary Clinton in Puerto Rico?

[Micro469]

After reading the first two paragraghs, I wonder why she is there. I have to confess I don't understand American Politics, But if they can't vote in a presidential election and no voting representation in either house of congress.... Why iws she there??

http://welcome.topuertorico.org/government.shtml

Sorry, I know we don't discuss politics, but they are your politics, not mine... I'm just trying to understand.

[madjack]

...because there are actually more Puerto Ricans residing in New York(where Hillary is a Senator) than there are in Puerto Rico...and they're all related...and they do vote for delegates to the convention...right now, it's all about moral victories for Hill since that is she can win at present.......

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... id=topnews
madjack

p.s we are pretty sure we don't understand it so anybody else shouldn't even try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheBizMan]

They are trying to become the 51st state. That movement has been around for 30 years and is again picking up steam.

[Roly Nelson]

I think Bill set up the trip for her. The news now says he is back to his old tricks and it's easier if his wife isn't nearby
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[Nitetimes]

...because there are actually more Puerto Ricans residing in New York(where Hillary is a Senator) than there are in Puerto Rico...and they're all related...and they do vote for delegates to the convention...right now, it's all about moral victories for Hill since that is she can win at present.......

Excellent explanation Jack!!!!

[Nitetimes]

I think Bill set up the trip for her. The news now says he is back to his old tricks and it's easier if his wife isn't nearby
R

That's definitely the other possibility Roly!!!

[Kevin A]

They are trying to become the 51st state. That movement has been around for 30 years and is again picking up steam.

They can get in line behind the State of Jefferson, It's been in the works for darn near 70 years.

[Kevin A]

They are trying to become the 51st state. That movement has been around for 30 years and is again picking up steam.

They can get in line behind the State of Jefferson, It's been in the works for darn near 70 years.

I better rephrase that, it was under serious consideration in Congress nearly 70 years ago but was shelved on or about Dec. 7th 1941. I'm not really sure what year the movement began.


1900

[BPFox]

Let's not forget the Upper Peninsula of Michigan talking about become the State of Superior.

[caseydog]

They are trying to become the 51st state. That movement has been around for 30 years and is again picking up steam.

Well, sort of. My family lived in PR for three years, and there are three groups there. One wants statehood, another wants independence, and the third likes the current arrangement.

For Hillary, she is desperate to get the nomination. She is hawking for votes anywhere she can get them.

[Miriam C.]

They are trying to become the 51st state. That movement has been around for 30 years and is again picking up steam.

They can get in line behind the State of Jefferson, It's been in the works for darn near 70 years.

I better rephrase that, it was under serious consideration in Congress nearly 70 years ago but was shelved on or about Dec. 7th 1941. I'm not really sure what year the movement began.


1900

You are such a quiet one.