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Andrew Yang Policy on MAKE WASHINGTON, DC, A STATE
Washington, DC, has a population larger than two states, and yet it is not considered a state. This deprives residents of equal representation in the federal government, lacking both Representatives and Senators to promote their interests.
And yet, they still pay taxes, truly being an example of taxation without representation.
The residents of Washington, DC, should be afforded the same representation as other Americans, and it should be admitted as a State. To resolve any constitutional issues, an area of land containing the important federal buildings could be carved out and defined as the capital/Washington, DC.
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/dc-statehood/
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Andrew Yang Policy on MAKE WASHINGTON, DC, A STATE (Original Post)
Sherman A1
May 2019
OP
DC was made from land originally in Maryland and Virginia. Just return the land to those states. n/t
PoliticAverse
May 2019
#5
hlthe2b
(102,357 posts)1. We should. Puerto Rico as well if they wish.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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mcar
(42,372 posts)2. I agree
My son lives in DC and is adamant about this. Puerto Rico too. More senators, more electoral votes. And it's more than time.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)3. As long as the Repugs hold any part of the government It's a pipe dream
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Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)4. Perhaps
but ya gotta start somewhere...
If I were to vote in a presidential
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PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)5. DC was made from land originally in Maryland and Virginia. Just return the land to those states. n/t
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided