One thing progressives point to as a disappointment with Obama's presidency was not moving the ball on D.C. statehood. There was a bill that came close to reality early in his presidency, but died over pro-gun provisions inserted by Rs.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-dc-disappointment-with-obama-over-his-silence-on-statehood/2016/07/25/3233e260-4395-11e6-bc99-7d269f8719b1_story.html?utm_term=.e95b60870792 …
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I think DC first is a smart step in terms of setting that exact precedent. It's the easier case to make then it opens the door.
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Do you think only DC residents care? I’ve never lived in the District, but I can recognize injustice when I see it.
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it is literally taxation without representation, very unamerican
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This is an important signal that she recognizes the procedural obstacles to any progressive agenda.
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Well two more (almost certainly) Dem senators wouldn't exactly hurt her if she became president.
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It's also the right thing to do.

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yes, all states get 2 senators, including DC (if it became a state)pic.twitter.com/sBrSp0vT9S
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