Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

LVZ

(938 posts)
Wed Jan 17, 2018, 04:53 PM Jan 2018

If GOP blocks Puerto Rico statehood, should New York State volunteer to annex the island?

If Puerto Rico agreed, should New York State use its greater political power to try to annex the island as a first step toward eventual Puerto Rican statehood?

https://www.quora.com/If-Puerto-Rico-agreed-could-New-York-State-annex-the-island

BTW, there is precedent for significantly expanding a state's borders.

Nevada is one of only two states to significantly expand its borders after admission to the Union. (The other is Missouri, which acquired additional territory in 1837 due to the Platte Purchase.)

In 1866 another part of the western Utah Territory was added to Nevada in the eastern part of the state, setting the current eastern boundary.
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
If GOP blocks Puerto Rico statehood, should New York State volunteer to annex the island? (Original Post) LVZ Jan 2018 OP
Why ... left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #1
Won't work for many reasons, one being PR is thousands of miles from NY. brush Jan 2018 #2
We need... Mike Nelson Jan 2018 #3
New York would get 4 or 5 more Representatives ... LVZ Jan 2018 #5
If GOP blocks Puerto Rican statehood marylandblue Jan 2018 #4
So how would the gop block it? awesomerwb1 Jan 2018 #6

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
1. Why ...
Wed Jan 17, 2018, 04:57 PM
Jan 2018

I doubt P.R. would want to be part of N.Y. were they to vote for statehood.

And why would N.Y. want to take on the tax burden of an impoverished Puerto Rico?

LVZ

(938 posts)
5. New York would get 4 or 5 more Representatives ...
Wed Jan 17, 2018, 05:04 PM
Jan 2018

instead of Puerto Rico's one "non-voting" representative

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)
4. If GOP blocks Puerto Rican statehood
Wed Jan 17, 2018, 05:01 PM
Jan 2018

The entire population of the island should threaten to move to Florida.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»New York»If GOP blocks Puerto Rico...