This is pure political theater, as it would require a constitutional amendment to make DC a state. The congress may think it has the authority to delegate this constitutionally enumerated authority, but they don't, any more than they can do the same with the fiscal responsibilities.
The District of Columbia was always designed to be under direct Federal control, as the seat of the Federal Government. It is not supposed to be subject to the laws of any particular state. Imagine for example if Philadelphia was still the Capital, and the Governor of Pennsylvania locked down the national government over Coronavirus.
Let’s see how long this takes to turn into an impeachment investigation by the dems. This is the result of electing demonrats to Congress. They never want to do the work of the people that really helps “ the people.” Just another side show in the never ending clown show.
Good for the House Dems to make sure the really important issues are addressed by Congress.
This is a developing Constitutional crisis.
Isn't there some sort of specific reason that hasn't been done in the past couple hundred years?
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17.
This is pure political theater, as it would require a constitutional amendment to make DC a state. The congress may think it has the authority to delegate this constitutionally enumerated authority, but they don't, any more than they can do the same with the fiscal responsibilities.
this, just more BS theatrics for the media to blame Trump
The District of Columbia was always designed to be under direct Federal control, as the seat of the Federal Government. It is not supposed to be subject to the laws of any particular state. Imagine for example if Philadelphia was still the Capital, and the Governor of Pennsylvania locked down the national government over Coronavirus.
Let’s see how long this takes to turn into an impeachment investigation by the dems. This is the result of electing demonrats to Congress. They never want to do the work of the people that really helps “ the people.” Just another side show in the never ending clown show.
Veto this. The mayor is already a wacko.
This would Add 2 Democrat senators and Who Knows Congress people. We are Fkd if this Go's threw. 🌈🤡🌍👉👀
Looking for more electoral votes.
No. Just no. The capitol of the country should not be a state.