Voted statehood, since I support a statehood vs. independence vote in all US territories, but Puerto Ricans in all likelihood would opt for statehood.
Apparently independence is solidly opposed by the locals and really only promoted by a small group of radicals. Thus, statehood is the only fair and reasonable choice.
"Radical" is a significant exaggeration, but yes, independence is not popular.
I say give them whatever they want, whether that's statehood, sovereignty, independence, or remaining a territory. I definitely think there should be a referendum to choose between those options (in some form), and we could use that as a model for similar referendums in our other territories (Guam, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, etc.)
Personally, I would probably support either sovereignty or independence.
The Dems would love statehood....
Independence.
In Puerto Rican politics, only a small social democratic party favors independence. The Democratic Party affiliate supports commonwealth status and the Republican Party affiliate supports statehood. Of course, the roles are reversed in the states based on who is going to benefit the most electorally.
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