Puerto Rico Votes to Become U.S. State

The island wants to change its status

On Tuesday, a majority of Puerto Rican voters opted to make their island the 51st state of America. More than 900,000 voters—54 percent—answered the referendum saying they were not content with the current status and, of those, nearly 800,000—61 percent—chose statehood – the first majority after three previous referendums on the issue over the past 45 years. Citizens of Puerto Rico cannot vote in the U.S. presidential election, but many participated in a referendum on whether to push the territory toward statehood, greater autonomy or independence. (Washington Post)

10 Things You Need To Know For Tuesday

It's down to the wire. As Election Day arrived, the last Gallup Poll found it's still a virtual tie between GOP challenger Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama. Among likely voters, Romney was leading Obama by 1 point, within the margin of error, by 49 percent to 48 percent. The poll, the first since Hurricane Sandy, also showed a sudden surge by Obama in the Gallup Poll. The last Gallup Poll in October had Romney up 6 points over Obama. Only time will tell. Get out and vote!

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