The Presidential Race and Puerto Rico
Featured stories:
Obama pledges self-determination to Puerto Rico 'with independence as an option'
San Francisco Bay View:
http://www.sfbayview.com/20080224924/News/Web_Exclusives/Obama_pledges_self-determination_to_Puerto_Rico_with_independence_as_an_option.html
Puerto Rico is a vitally important part of our country and Puerto Ricans have made immeasurable contributions to the United States. As president of the United States, I will pay close attention to issues that have an impact on the well-being of the people of Puerto Rico.
Related story from the San Francisco Examiner:
http://www.examiner.com/a-1239236~McCain_Wins_20_GOP_Delegates.html
In a letter to Luis Fortuno, Puerto Rico's nonvoting congressional delegate and a superdelegate, McCain pledged to support a process that would enable Puerto Ricans to decide if they want to remain a commonwealth, become a state or an independent nation.
2 comments:
Well it does seem very promising that Puerto Rico will finally get a say in the whole matter. I guess it all depends on if who ever becomes pres will follow through with their promises.
I for one think PR should be granted statehood if that is what they choose.
Oh, please. What has Obama done for Puerto Rico or Puerto Ricans prior to his run for the candidacy? These are just words. I want to see action.
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