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Did the Puerto Rican electorate's selection of a Republican for Governor represent an "aspirational" affiliation or was he simply the best candidate out of a poor field? What about the legislative branch? Any hope for support there?

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Thu Oct 15th, 2009 at 11:49:53 PM EST

Re: General Strike In Puerto Rico (4.00 / 5)

Gov't by default! - The previous government struck out. The previous governor was indicted, etc. etc. Government down here is tribalism. You belong to one tribe or the other (with benefits being distributed accordingly).

I CAN say that the present administration, however, wasn't expected to enact such drastic cuts. The governor's popularity is consequently down to about a third of the electorate.

"Beware of the man who does not talk, and the dog that does not bark." Cheyenne

by maracatu on Sat Oct 17th, 2009 at 10:19:00 AM EST
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