Originally Posted by gunnels

Oh hey look, another thread on American politics!
So here on November 6th, we had a presidential election and the legalization on marijuana in two states. But under our radar and across the water Puerto Rico held a vote to apply for statehood. It's too close to tell right now, but if this passes all that the island would need is congress approval to become the 51st state.
Puerto Rico statehood vote: Puerto Rico's voters go the polls for a fourth time in 45 years to decide their political status - OrlandoSentinel.com
Thoughts?