Posted on 03/05/2016 8:16:55 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
What is voting in the Puerto Rico primary like? As we reported earlier this week, there are no polls in advance of Puerto Rico's March 6 Republican primary, so it is hard to get a sense of what issues are shaping the race or even how Puerto Rican residents view the primaries. Puerto Ricans on the island can't vote for president in the general elections, but the Republican primary on Sunday, March 6, and the Democratic caucus on June 5 give the territory a chance to put its delegates to use in perhaps addressing some of the island's pressing issues, including mass emigration, an economic crisis, a potential health-care collapse, and the rising threat of Zika.
The lack of national insights into the primary process is mirrored by some local lack of enthusiasm for participating in national politics. Anthony Carrillo, chair of the Hispanic Caucus of the Young Democrats of America and a resident of Puerto Rico, says that disconnect is partly caused by Puerto Rico's unique local politics....
(Excerpt) Read more at theatlantic.com ...
Marco?
Hey Vet, don’t let `em get you down. I enjoy the articles you take the trouble to share with us.
Prediction: Little Marco wins #2 (of 19!)
However, Rubio has also opposed the option of Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, which has angered many Puerto Ricans. Senator Ted Cruz has remained silent on the issue.
This will be a Trump versus Rubio race. Rubio is supposed to be strong here, but like the article says, it's his to lose.
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