Candidates Give Puerto Rico Moment in the Sun

SelectPlusCandidates Give Puerto Rico Moment in the SunCandidates Give Puerto Rico Moment in the SunThe Associated PressWith 55 delegates at stake in the Puerto Rico primary, the U.S. Caribbean Territory has suddenly become a critical race late in the campaign season. Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton held campaign events there over the weekend. (May 25)In keeping with the island's spirit --- a grooving Barack Obama danced his way into Puerto Rico over the weekend.SOT: Obama Where he was soon met by rival Hillary Clinton.SOT: HRC It's an unlikely stop for two candidates that have locked horns for months, trying to secure the Democratic nomination.But with 55 delegates at stake in the June 1st primary, this U-S Caribbean territory has suddenly taken on a great deal of importance.Especially as Obama looks to court Hispanics: A major voting block that has thus far backed the former first lady..Something Clinton says is because of her deep ties to the community....SOT: HRC -- "My commitment to Puerto Rico did not start last month or last year, it stretches back for more than a decade and I have worked to be your voice in the Senate and I will always be your voice as your president. That starts with enabling the people of Puerto Rico to decide the fundamental question of the islands, your status. "And Puerto Ricans --- who are not allowed to vote in the U-S general election -- are likely to follow suit.Clinton is heavily favored to win.But as Obama now sits on the cusp of wrapping up the contest --- the tone of his campaign has changed.In recent weeks, he's been aiming almost all his attacks at likely general election foe --- Senator John McCain.While trying to endear himself to both Clinton...SOT: Obama on Clinton broken barriers for 35 years...And her supporters...[Notes:Shot of Obama dancing...into smile] Obama is just 52 delegates shy of capturing the nomination....And he's hoping Puerto Rico will give him a few more reasons to smile. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[smartmexicanguy311]

lol ricky martin is the best thing to ever come out of puerto rico,

clinton would sell her soul to satan to be president lol what a joke

[killuminati43]

Puerto rico is part of the unites states and are american citizens, and have fought in every american conflict since the korean war( when we became citizens, simply to be drafted), and countinue to join the army in high numbers for our population which is only about 4 million.

[PuertoRican88]

@jv0507 true, not alot of Puerto Ricans speak english, mostly spanish as our primary language.

[PuertoRican88]

@ConcepcionPR word up, PR independence!!

[ConcepcionPR]

@Lavidaesbuena66 PR independence! Stand up and defend our island, and homeland. Boricuas wake up!

[ConcepcionPR]

@jv0507 Yeah alot of us don't want to be part of U.S.

Puerto Rican Independence!

[ConcepcionPR]

@killuminati43 Yeah but we still want Independence.

[jv0507]

And one more thing, we only have "American citizenship" since the Jones Law in 1917 to participate in Every war The US has been in.

Hmm, 1917? Passing the Jones Law that year? Thats sounds like the start of... World War 1.

Oh i think i just hit a nerve. Facts people.

[jv0507]

We are still a colony, and about the 2 languages...

80% or more of Puertoricans dont speak English.

Believe me.

[willycosme]

you got ricky martined!!!!!!!!!

(Rick Rolled)