Puerto Rico Primary

Not a surprise but still disappointing, CNN has projected HRC won the Puerto Rico Primary  though they have yet to post the margin of victory.

Nonetheless, the win does little do impact Team Obama’s considerable lead in delegates.

With the recent ruling of the delegates in Michigan and Florida, the magic number needed to seize the nomination is now 2,118 - of which Obama is 63.5 away from reaching.

Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops.

“The nearly two and a half million Americans in those two states who participated in the primary elections are in danger of being excluded from our democratic process and I think that is wrong.” - Hillary

“Hillary’s position has always been that if everybody gets to vote, and every body’s vote is counted, she would accept the will of the Democrats and those who are legally eligible to participate in that process, that we would unify this party united do our best to win in November.” -Bill Clinton.

That’s funny. I distinctly remember when she agreed that she would not campaign in the state and even declared that the contests in Florida and Michigan shouldn’t count.

It has been announced today that SanJuanero and Latin sensation Ricky Martin endorsed Hillary Clinton.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion but, Why Ricky?

At least Don Omar knows what’s up.

Sigh.

“If you vote for her on Sunday in large numbers you will ensure that she wins the most votes cast in this long presidential primary.” - Bill Clinton

My oh my. It seems as though for once the former prez is saying it like it semi-is.

In telling Puerto Ricans why they should Vote for Hillary, what he basically said was:

DO NOT vote for Hillary so you can have access to health care.

DO NOT vote for Hillary so you can afford higher education.

DO NOT vote for Hillary so you can earn better wages.

DO NOT vote for Hillary so you can have a brighter future.

Vote for Hillary so she can have more votes. Simple.

After all this is “Hillary for President” not Hillary for America and certainly not Hillary for Puerto Rico.

Way to be Bill!

In her first visit to the island in almost a decade, Hillary Clinton had the following words for her puertorriqueño supporters:

“My commitment to Puerto Rico did not start last month or last year. It stretches back more than a decade.”

Let us take a moment to revist that commitment shall we?

Last month- Clinton files a bill to require the NSF to reinstate funding for the Arecibo Observatory.

Last few years- NADA! The Observatory has been in peril for some time now, political motivation or simply avocation? YOU decide.

Last weekend - Clinton says “I am committed to providing new tax benefits to revitalize Puerto Rico’s economy, extending to Puerto Rico the wage credits and tax benefits of Empowerment Zones and other programs that stimulate investment in underdeveloped areas.”

Last decade- Bill Clinton cut tax credits to companies doing business in Puerto Rico.

Last weekend- Clinton says: “I believe you should have a vote in picking the president, too.”

“I think you should be treated equally, nothing less. That is the core of my agenda in Puerto Rico, a passionate belief in your right to equal treatment. This is the 21st century, we need to treat every person equally and certainly the United States government should be the model and set the example.”

Last 8 years in the Senate- ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Last weekend- Clinton says, “I feel as though I have been your senator and now I want to be your president.”

Last 8 years in the Senate- ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Last Week- Clinton’s Campaign releases a statement saying “Hillary will put more police on Puerto Rico’s streets. . . She will also provide funding for programs President Bush has sought to eliminate, such as the Justice Assistance grants to improve Puerto Rico’s criminal justice system and support crime fighting activities. ”

Last Decade- Hillary supports her husband’s 1999 commutation of 16 members of FALN, a violent Puerto Rican nationalist group responsible for setting off 120 bombs in the US and Puerto Rico; but later flip-flops her position when the members refuse to give up violence.

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