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The required deposit came about because Trump failed to pay an $81,837 bill from a campaign event he held at the Tucson Convention Center in 2016.

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[–] Exusia@lemmy.world 90 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (4 children)

Quick guide to rally locations he owes money to

[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They should subtract that many votes from the corresponding states

Imagine half a million MN votes and half a million TX votes just evaporating

And whichever state DC residents' votes count for is probably blue already

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 24 points 3 months ago (3 children)

whichever state DC residents' votes count for

God, imagine if everyone in the US got to vote for things. Wouldn't that be nice? Yeah, but DC doesn't have reps. They have one "delegate" for the house (no voting rights) and nothing for the senate. They can vote for their mayor, city council, and US president. End list.

[–] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The dc statehood movement is gaining momentum of late

[–] Homescool@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I just looked up the steps to admit a new State, and, uh, technically it's almost as easy as passing a law. No supermajority or consent of the existing States required. A president Harris and a blue congress could just. . . do it. . .I guess?

I hope I am missing something.

[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Which state to their presidential votes get lumped in with, VA?

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

They have three electoral college votes, so they don't get lumped in with anyone. That's the only federal representation they have.

[–] USNWoodwork@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

The DC Mayor position is so corrupt usually. Anyone old enough to remember Marion Barry? I don't know who it is now but last time I lived in DC the mayor was Vincent Gray and he even looked corrupt. He looks like Snidley Whiplash and Joe Jackson (Michael's dad) had a baby.

[–] RunningInRVA@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

$9M to DC? Is that repairs costs for the capitol?

[–] CptEnder@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Naw that's just the plumbing bill for the WH.

[–] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Huh they forgot Pensacola. Maybe he paid it? I wonder if those little girls that danced even got payed.

[–] myrrh@ttrpg.network 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

...how the unholy f*ck el paso ever hosted his rally after that racist shot up the place, i will never understand...

[–] Daxtron2@startrek.website 2 points 3 months ago

Its Texas, shootings are like a team sport for them