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To: Darnright

I read recently that such a move requires a Constitutional amendment since the District of Columbia is created in the Constitution itself.

And the chances of an amendment happening are zero, so this is grandstanding.


1,824 posted on 04/22/2021 8:37:16 AM PDT by little jeremiah (Thirst for truth is the most valuable possession and no one can take it away from you.)
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To: little jeremiah

>And the chances of an amendment happening are zero, so this is grandstanding<

In a sane world, with sane politicians, this would preclude the addition of this carved-out piece of real estate being added to statehood. I hope you’re right and I’m totally wrong.


1,828 posted on 04/22/2021 8:47:10 AM PDT by Darnright (We live in interesting times)
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