Why Puerto Rico Statehood Should Be a Republican Priority

In addition to Puerto Ricans’ strong support of Republicans, they also voted, for the fourth time in 12 years, in favor of making Puerto Rico the 51st state of the United States of America. The GOP should take notice of the pro-Trump, pro-Puerto Rico statehood movement. Republicans in Washington should see that 59% of Americans, a vast percentage of them Republicans, support statehood for Puerto Rico, offering an untapped opportunity for the GOP to expand its coalition.

For conservatives, Puerto Rico statehood represents a rare opportunity to welcome those who have proven their commitment to American principles. One of the Republicans’ heroes, Ronald Reagan, pledged his support for Puerto Rico statehood because he saw a people who desired freedom and prosperity. Today, leaders like Senator Rick Scott of Florida – a state with a robust Puerto Rican population – should work alongside President Trump to complete Reagan’s vision. With Mitch McConnell, a fervently anti-statehood senator, stepping down as Senate majority leader, Rick Scott could emerge as a key voice in the Trump movement advancing Puerto Rico statehood.

Supporting statehood would not only help Republicans electorally, but it would also fulfill the broader mandate that the American people have entrusted to the Republican Party. That mandate includes improving economic opportunities for all Americans. According to the New York Federal Reserve, Puerto Rico boasts “a strong – and potentially a highly competitive – economy.” Evidence shows that integrating Puerto Rico into the Union would bolster the U.S. economy and provide more opportunities for all Americans.

Importantly, statehood for Puerto Rico doesn’t need to be coupled with D.C. statehood – a point of apprehension for some Republicans who view the issues as inseparable. The Constitution delegates to Congress the authority to establish a district, not a state, as a neutral location for the national government to convene. Making D.C. a state would, therefore, involve a constitutional amendment, whereas making Puerto Rico a state could be done with a simple act of Congress.

If RCP wants it, you know it isn’t good for Republicans.

Puerto Rico’s independence should be a Republican priority.

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Hell no. In fact we should even get rid of Hawaii, while we’re at it.

This is like playing Russian roulette with three bullets in the chamber.

I think I will pass.

Hint: There is a history of stunning scandals in Puerto Rico. The elites there are amazing at stealing federal money.

It would probably be a net win if we gave them to Cuba.

Bad idea. PRicans that live on the island are effing brainwashed. Its only when they spend some time in the states that they realize they can vote anything else but democrap and they do. If allowed in, it would immediately become the poorest state and would not be even a close 2nd. A GOP must be established there first and win elections.

He’s lost his mind. Not only would it be 2 Senate seats that will always vote Dim, but the cash outflow would simply increase over time.

Bill and Hillary freed the Puerto Rican radical Fraunces Tavern assassins to cement Hillary’s Senate (and Presidential) aspirations. Let the dims own it.

Trump will not be the next republican presidential candidate, then what will P.R. do as far as voting, yep Democratic.

Give Puerto Rico back to Spain.

Yes, you nailed it. Independence for Puerto Rico, then shove off.

Right after Canada, Greenland and Panama.

“ If RCP wants it, you know it isn’t good for Republicans.”
Yep, the last thing we need is another blue state full of parasites.

We only want THREE from Canada. Saskatchewan, Alberta, and some of BC. Well, maybe the Yukon and NW Territories.

Yes, let’s add 2 Democrat senators from Puerto Rico, 2 from .Canada and 2 from Greenland.