Monday, February 25, 2008

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.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008