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Related: About this forumWhy is DC the literal last primary?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries,_2016Damn. I know somebody has to do it, but really, the one city with no representation?
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Why is DC the literal last primary? (Original Post)
Recursion
Mar 2016
OP
Think about it: all federal election laws passed in a sea of taxation without representation
Land Shark
Mar 2016
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Kittycat
(10,493 posts)1. You just said why.
Sorry. Didn't mean to post in a private group. I think the subject line still fits. It's a darn shame.
Recursion
(56,582 posts)2. Yep (nt)
Land Shark
(6,346 posts)3. Think about it: all federal election laws passed in a sea of taxation without representation
But in the Virgin Islands they are U.S. citizens but can't even vote for President. At least a constitutional amendment allows that partial right to vote for DC. No excuses here from me, just pointing out that every election law is supported or opposed based on who benefits or loses, so DC probably won't get representation until a republican district is created at the same time, so it is of neutral effect. But I hope that undisputed principles will prevail.
Recursion
(56,582 posts)4. VIers don't pay Federal taxes or serve on Federal juries though
Nor are they subject to the draft if we decide to bring that nonsense back. People in the District do both.