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Hillary Promises to Help Puerto Ricans Decide on Statehood or Independence | 33 comments (33 topical)

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Very shrewd (4.75 / 4) (#1)
by Big Tent Democrat on Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 11:13:39 PM EST
But in theory it alienates all Commonwealth supporters. Why do I thus still think it is shrewd? Because MOST of the voters will be Statehooders.

For a few reasons. First and foremost, the most efficient political machines in Puerto Rico are controlled by the Statehood Party, the PNP. I believe they will turnout at least 2/3 of the voters in the primaries and they will likely vote en masse for Clinton. Why? Rossello. VERY close to the Clintons.

Second reason it is smart, the Media in Puerto Rico LOVES to denigrate the Commonwealth position. Thus Hillary's position plays into that as well.

Third reason is even the Commonwealth Party is split on Commonwealth now.

Fourth reason it is an attempt, I believe, to goad Obama into defending Commonwealth.

We'll see.

All that said, I do not believe Puerto Rico matters anymore. But of course she has no plans to abandon her campaign.

BTW (none / 0) (#8)
by Big Tent Democrat on Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 11:24:13 PM EST
Rossello lost the primary in the PNP Gubernatorial race to the Republican Luis Fortuno.

I still think his machine along with other prominent PNPers will be decisive in the primary.

Fortuno will be neutral of course. I know the current Governor is for Obama but his support is toxic right now.

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One of the people I like least (none / 0) (#10)
by andgarden on Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 11:33:16 PM EST
interned for Fortuño in the House a couple of years ago. SuperRepublican.

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