Puerto Rico Primary

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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.

For those of you who may not know, Puerto Rico is one of the more democratic places under the US flag and along with Vermont and Maine, it allows inmates to have a voice in the democratic process. Today, hundreds of prisoners across the island cast their vote in the presidential primary.

For all the bruhaha about “disenfranchisement” in Florida and Michigan, many remain mum on the over 5.3 Million Americans who have currently or permanently lost the right to vote due to a felony conviction. That’s 1 in 4 adults! For more information and to learn how you can make a difference, check out GetUpStandUp.com

Paz y Libertad

Over 20 Latino Superstars have joined forces to create “Podemos con Obama.” and no Ricky’s not one of them. Maybe that’s why he endorsed Hillary?

“Podemos con Obama,” features puertorriqueños such as John Leguizamo and Don Omar, AND super stars Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio AND George Lopez and Jessica Alba AND

oy just go to Podemos Con Obama and see the whole list yourself! But check out the video below. Caliente!

The Puerto Rico Primary is only a few days to go so all you Spanish speakers - or fast learners- start making the call. This is every one’s chance to make a difference and it won’t even cost you a dime : )

As of this post, Team Obama is only 41 delegates from securing the nomination and with 55 delegates at stake in Puerto Rico, well, you do the math. Puerto Rico rolls on eastern standard time and the phone bank starts at 9am EST and goes until 9pm EST!  No late nighters from Cali, please.

Before you call you might want to read up on some of Barack’s positions and solutions for Puerto Rico but no worries. A script is also provided for you. 1-2-3 GO!

Barack tiene un mensaje para Puerto Rico!

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.

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Check out the video below of Barack going Boricua during his trip on Saturday to La Isla del Encanto:

Video footage of Michelle Obama’s visit to la isla a couple days back. Such a modern Jackie O, don’t you think?