Another solid Democrat state that will tip the scale in all future Presidential elections
Is that a sufficient reason to deny statehood? Of course, U.S. history shows that states are created for political reasons.
And 2 more socialist senators; that's big. - Tom
“Another solid Democrat state that will tip the scale in all future Presidential elections”
Are you sure? Lotsa Catholics down there.
With the re issuance of birth certificates being such a distaster, it would be a real treat.
Chief of State: President of the United States.
Head of Government: Governor, elected by the voters to a four-year term.
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