Chapter
The Case for D.C. Statehood
21:14 - 27:53 (06:38)
An exploration of the arguments for D.C. statehood, including the significance of the district's lack of voting power in Congress and the Electoral College.
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Residents of Washington D.C. have been allowed to vote in presidential elections for 60 years now, thanks to the ratification of the 23rd Amendment to the Constitution.
21:14 - 22:39 (01:25)
Summary
Residents of Washington D.C. have been allowed to vote in presidential elections for 60 years now, thanks to the ratification of the 23rd Amendment to the Constitution. However, their voting rights are still limited, as they can only contribute electors up to the number of electors the least populous state in the U.S. has.
ChapterThe Case for D.C. Statehood
EpisodeWhy Is DC Not A State?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
It doesn't matter how many people, D. C. could swell to the size of a two million population, and it doesn't matter, you get your three electors.
22:39 - 23:49 (01:10)
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It doesn't matter how many people, D. C. could swell to the size of a two million population, and it doesn't matter, you get your three electors. D. C. probably would always still have one congressperson anyway. D. C. is one of the first states that gets called on electoral maps during every presidential election, and they go towards the Democrat.
ChapterThe Case for D.C. Statehood
EpisodeWhy Is DC Not A State?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The push to make Washington D.C. the 51st state has gained momentum in recent years, with advocates citing representation and racial justice as key factors.
23:49 - 26:11 (02:21)
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The push to make Washington D.C. the 51st state has gained momentum in recent years, with advocates citing representation and racial justice as key factors. However, there are legal and political obstacles that must be overcome in order for this to become a reality.
ChapterThe Case for D.C. Statehood
EpisodeWhy Is DC Not A State?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In the US election system, the president can vote for themselves, and if there are no electoral votes cast, then there are no electors to be given.
26:11 - 27:53 (01:41)
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In the US election system, the president can vote for themselves, and if there are no electoral votes cast, then there are no electors to be given. A common argument about representation is whether only three or four people living in a certain place can have electoral representation.