[GeronL]

Another solid Democrat state that will tip the scale in all future Presidential elections

[GAB-1955]

Is that a sufficient reason to deny statehood? Of course, U.S. history shows that states are created for political reasons.

[Capt. Tom]

Another solid Democrat state that will tip the scale in all future Presidential elections

And 2 more socialist senators; that's big. - Tom

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“Another solid Democrat state that will tip the scale in all future Presidential elections”

Are you sure? Lotsa Catholics down there.

[cripplecreek]

With the re issuance of birth certificates being such a distaster, it would be a real treat.

[deport]

Another solid Democrat state that will tip the scale in all future Presidential elections

Chief of State: President of the United States.

Head of Government: Governor, elected by the voters to a four-year term.

Government Officials:

President	President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009)
Vice President	Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
Governor	Luis Fortuño (since 2 January 2009)

Government Form: Republican; executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Ruling Party: New Progressive Party (NPP)

Percentage of votes cast in last election: (2008)
New Progressive Party (NPP): 48.4%
Popular Democratic Party (PDP): 43.4%
Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP): 4.4%
Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party (PPR): 2.1%
Independent: 0.9%
Others: 0.0

House of Representatives Seats: (51 members)
Popular Democratic Party: 14 Seats
New Progressive Party: 37 Seats (2008)

Senate: (27 members)
Popular Democratic Party: 5 Seats
New Progressive Party: 22 Seats (2008)

Next Election: November, 2012