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And turnout in the 2017 referendum was 23%. But on 2012: of 1,878,969 voters, 515,115 (27% of turnout) left the choice between statehood, independence, or free
by readarticle 6y ago
And turnout in the 2017 referendum was 23%.
But on 2012: of 1,878,969 voters, 515,115 (27% of turnout) left the choice between statehood, independence, or free association blank at the behest of the PPD, who’s governor elect immediately asked President Obama to ignore the results due to ambiguity, while the outgoing PNP governor asked President Obama to begin the legislation process.
It’s not even remotely as simplistic as you’re implying by dropping a 78% figure and flitting away without any further context, have the decency to at least read the links you’ve posted.