Does Puerto Rico really want to become the 51st US state?
While more than half voted to change Puerto Rico's commonwealth status, the vote did not offer a clear sense of whether statehood or independence is the preferred next step, writes a guest blogger.
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Does Puerto Rico really want to become the 51st US state?
While more than half voted to change Puerto Rico's commonwealth status, the vote did not offer a clear sense of whether statehood or independence is the preferred next step, writes a guest blogger.
People ride atop a vehicle waving a Puerto Rican flag during elections in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
(Ricardo Arduengo/AP)
• A version of this post ran on the author's blog, bloggingsbyboz.com. The views expressed are the author's own.
Once again, Puerto Rico held a referendum with convoluted questions that don't provide a clear answer as to what its citizens want.
On the first of two ballot questions yesterday, 54 percent voted to change its current status from a United States commonwealth. The problem is that those 54 percent are divided among statehood, independence, and a third option. Those who want statehood and those who want independence are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to Puerto Rico's sovereignty, yet both vote "yes" when asked to change the current status.
On the second question about what alternative should be chosen, 61 percent chose statehood, 33 percent chose "sovereign free association" and 6 percent chose independence. However, one third of the voters who answered the first question didn't bother answering the second question, meaning none of the options reached a majority.
I have no opinion on the subject other than I support whatever a significant majority of Puerto Ricans want. If they want statehood, welcome No. 51. If they want independence, they have a right to it. If they want to remain a commonwealth, that's fine too. However, there doesn't appear to be an active majority in Puerto Rico for any of those options and holding multi-part, multi-choice referendums confuses the issue further.
– James Bosworth is a freelance writer and consultant who runs Bloggings by Boz.
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A 51st state? Congress takes up Puerto Rico statehood
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A bill in the House of Representatives would give Puerto Rico's 4 million residents a vote on whether they want to transition to statehood or independence.
Once again, Puerto Rico held a referendum with convoluted questions that don't provide a clear answer as to what its citizens want.
On the first of two ballot questions yesterday, 54 percent voted to change its current status from a United States commonwealth. The problem is that those 54 percent are divided among statehood, independence, and a third option. Those who want statehood and those who want independence are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to Puerto Rico's sovereignty, yet both vote "yes" when asked to change the current status.
On the second question about what alternative should be chosen, 61 percent chose statehood, 33 percent chose "sovereign free association" and 6 percent chose independence. However, one third of the voters who answered the first question didn't bother answering the second question, meaning none of the options reached a majority.
I have no opinion on the subject other than I support whatever a significant majority of Puerto Ricans want. If they want statehood, welcome No. 51. If they want independence, they have a right to it. If they want to remain a commonwealth, that's fine too. However, there doesn't appear to be an active majority in Puerto Rico for any of those options and holding multi-part, multi-choice referendums confuses the issue further.
– James Bosworth is a freelance writer and consultant who runs Bloggings by Boz.
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A 51st state? Congress takes up Puerto Rico statehood
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A bill in the House of Representatives would give Puerto Rico's 4 million residents a vote on whether they want to transition to statehood or independence.
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Does Puerto Rico really want to become the 51st US state?
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Does Puerto Rico really want to become the 51st US state?
While more than half voted to change Puerto Rico's commonwealth status, the vote did not offer a clear sense of whether statehood or independence is the preferred next step, writes a guest blogger.
The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com
Does Puerto Rico really want to become the 51st US state?
While more than half voted to change Puerto Rico's commonwealth status, the vote did not offer a clear sense of whether statehood or independence is the preferred next step, writes a guest blogger.People ride atop a vehicle waving a Puerto Rican flag during elections in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
(Ricardo Arduengo/AP)
By James Bosworth, Guest blogger
posted November 8, 2012 at 10:21 am EST
posted November 8, 2012 at 10:21 am EST
• A version of this post ran on the author's blog, bloggingsbyboz.com. The views expressed are the author's own.
Once again, Puerto Rico held a referendum with convoluted questions that don't provide a clear answer as to what its citizens want.
On the first of two ballot questions yesterday, 54 percent voted to change its current status from a United States commonwealth. The problem is that those 54 percent are divided among statehood, independence, and a third option. Those who want statehood and those who want independence are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to Puerto Rico's sovereignty, yet both vote "yes" when asked to change the current status.
On the second question about what alternative should be chosen, 61 percent chose statehood, 33 percent chose "sovereign free association" and 6 percent chose independence. However, one third of the voters who answered the first question didn't bother answering the second question, meaning none of the options reached a majority.
I have no opinion on the subject other than I support whatever a significant majority of Puerto Ricans want. If they want statehood, welcome No. 51. If they want independence, they have a right to it. If they want to remain a commonwealth, that's fine too. However, there doesn't appear to be an active majority in Puerto Rico for any of those options and holding multi-part, multi-choice referendums confuses the issue further.
– James Bosworth is a freelance writer and consultant who runs Bloggings by Boz.
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Once again, Puerto Rico held a referendum with convoluted questions that don't provide a clear answer as to what its citizens want.
On the first of two ballot questions yesterday, 54 percent voted to change its current status from a United States commonwealth. The problem is that those 54 percent are divided among statehood, independence, and a third option. Those who want statehood and those who want independence are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to Puerto Rico's sovereignty, yet both vote "yes" when asked to change the current status.
On the second question about what alternative should be chosen, 61 percent chose statehood, 33 percent chose "sovereign free association" and 6 percent chose independence. However, one third of the voters who answered the first question didn't bother answering the second question, meaning none of the options reached a majority.
I have no opinion on the subject other than I support whatever a significant majority of Puerto Ricans want. If they want statehood, welcome No. 51. If they want independence, they have a right to it. If they want to remain a commonwealth, that's fine too. However, there doesn't appear to be an active majority in Puerto Rico for any of those options and holding multi-part, multi-choice referendums confuses the issue further.
– James Bosworth is a freelance writer and consultant who runs Bloggings by Boz.
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Does Puerto Rico really want to become the 51st US state?
Christian Science Monitor Those who want statehood and those who want independence are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to Puerto Rico's sovereignty, yet both vote "yes" when asked to change the current status. On the second question about what alternative ... |
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Puerto Ricans Send Strong Message They Favor Statehood in Tight Elections
ABC News Puerto Rican voters on Tuesday favored a ballot measure endorsing U.S. statehood but also unseated pro-statehood Republican Gov. Luis Fortuño. On Wednesday, Fortuño, a member of the New Progressive Party that supports statehood, conceded to his ... |
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OxySure Appoints Territory Representatives for Illinois, Texas, Puerto Rico ...
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Puerto Rico eyes US statehood
iAfrica.com Puerto Ricans voted for the first time in favour of their island becoming a US state in a non-binding referendum, election officials said on Wednesday. The Caribbean island is now a self-governing US territory. The referendum was held on Tuesday along ... |
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SUBSCRIBE to Next Media Animation: www.youtube.com Puerto Rico statehood: is the US territory closer to statehood? On Tuesday, Puerto Rican voters voiced support for statehood in a non-binding referendum. Voters were asked whether they were happy with the island's status quo and more than 900000 voters, or 54 percent, responded "no". But does Puerto Rico really want statehood? Only 800000 voters voters said they supported statehood. About 437000 backed sovereign free association and 72560 chose independence. Nearly 500000 didn't choose any of the above options. Facebook: www.facebook.com Webpage: www.nma.tv Twitter @nmatv: twitter.com Tumblr: nmatv.tumblr.com Complicating matters: voters tossed out pro-statehood governor Luis Fortuno, who was perceived as being ineffective in dealing with crime and unemployment. Congress and the president would need to approve statehood for Puerto Rico. Should the island be admitted, it would get five seats in the House of Representatives. If Congress doesn't approve of an enlarged House, those seats could come at a cost to states such as California and Texas.
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Tito Vega, a preacher at the Church of the Renewal in Kissimme, Florida, tells Al Jazeera's Andy Gallacher that the economy is still the foremost issue for Latino voters in the sunshine state. Vega says people who are losing their houses "are concerned if they will be able to get their houses back" or if they will once again have the kind of gainful employment to allow them to pay down their mortgages. Though as residents of a US territory Puerto Ricans do not face the same immigration challenges as other Latino populations, Vega says it is still an important issue for the entire Latino electorate.
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SUBSCRIBE to Next Media Animation: www.youtube.com Puerto Rico statehood: is the US territory closer to statehood? On Tuesday, Puerto Rican voters voiced support for statehood in a non-binding referendum. Voters were asked whether they were happy with the island's status quo and more than 900000 voters, or 54 percent, responded "no". But does Puerto Rico really want statehood? Only 800000 voters voters said they supported statehood. About 437000 backed sovereign free association and 72560 chose independence. Nearly 500000 didn't choose any of the above options. Facebook: www.facebook.com Webpage: www.nma.tv Twitter @nmatv: twitter.com Tumblr: nmatv.tumblr.com Complicating matters: voters tossed out pro-statehood governor Luis Fortuno, who was perceived as being ineffective in dealing with crime and unemployment. Congress and the president would need to approve statehood for Puerto Rico. Should the island be admitted, it would get five seats in the House of Representatives. If Congress doesn't approve of an enlarged House, those seats could come at a cost to states such as California and Texas.
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Puerto Ricans favour statehood, poll shows
The Guardian Puerto Ricans have supported US statehood in a vote that jubilant members of the pro-statehood party say is the strongest sign yet that the Caribbean island territory is on the road to losing its second-class status. But Tuesday's vote comes with a ... Puerto Rico Vote for Statehood QuestionedThe New American Puerto Ricans favor statehood for first timeCNN Puerto Ricans support US statehood for first timeFox News New York Daily News -BBC News -Wikinews all 1,199 news articles » |
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Puerto Rico governor concedes in close race
San Francisco Chronicle Puerto Rico governor concedes in close race. Updated 8:50 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012. View: Larger | Hide. People ride atop a vehicle waving a Puerto Rican flag during elections in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Puerto Ricans are ... |
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Puerto Rico changes course, elects Garcia Padilla as governor
Fox News Delays by the State Elections Commission of Puerto Rico in announcing the results of the voting meant that Garcia Padilla did not celebrate his victory until the wee hours of Wednesday, while Gov. Luis Fortuño of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party ... |
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Puerto Rico votes for statehood, but Cleveland-area Puerto Ricans don't see it ...
Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — Despite a first-time election victory in Puerto Rico on Tuesday for those pushing U.S. statehood, members of the local Puerto Rican community interviewed Wednesday predict the effort will go nowhere. The referendum that solidly ... |
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Puerto Rico Statehood Vote Wins Largest Share And Governor Luis Fortuno ...
Huffington Post SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Ricans have supported U.S. statehood in a vote that jubilant members of the pro-statehood party say is the strongest sign yet that the Caribbean island territory is on the road to losing its second-class status. But ... |
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www.youtube.com News Video Network Plz Subscrib for Latest World News Tito Vega, a preacher at the Church of the Renewal in Kissimme, Florida, tells Al Jazeera's Andy Gallacher that the economy is still the foremost issue for Latino voters in the sunshine state. Vega says people who are losing their houses "are concerned if they will be able to get their houses back" or if they will once again have the kind of gainful employment to allow them to pay down their mortgages. Though as residents of a US territory Puerto Ricans do not face the same immigration challenges as other Latino populations, Vega says it is still an important issue for the entire Latino electorate.
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Incumbent Gov. Luis Fortuno conceded defeat to Garcia Padilla in a close election with a margin less than 1 percent. (AP Photo/Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo). (San Juan) (AP) – A majority of Puerto Ricans have opted for the ...
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