[YES / NO] Puerto Rico Self‐Determination Act

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nydia Velázquez introduce Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act At The National Democratic Training Committee we trained thousands of Democrats to win in 2020 -- but with your help, we can train even more. Our programs are 100% funded through grassroots donations. Emails are a critical way we stay in touch with our supporters. If you'd like to receive fewer emails, [CLICK HERE.]( If you'd like to unsubscribe, [CLICK HERE.]( [NBC NEWS REPORTS: AOC-Velázquez [Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act] sets needed path to decolonization, progressives say]( {NAME} -- Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory for over 100 years. Some Democrats believe Puerto Rico should become a state. But some Progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believe Puerto Ricans should have the right to determine their own statehood status. [And as a top New York respondent, we need your response to this complex but vital issue to complete our data:]( [{NAME}: Do you SUPPORT the Puerto Rico Self‑Determination Act?]( [YES >>]( [NO >>]( [UNSURE >>]( [** This is a new National Democratic Training Committee poll. Please complete within [30] minutes of opening this email. Without your response, our New York data will be marked MISSING. Click here to respond >> **]( {NAME} -- With Puerto Rico’s long-standing colonial status, many believe pushing statehood without the consent of Puerto Rican citizens is wrong. The Puerto Rico Self‑Determination Act would make it possible for Puerto Ricans to decide for themselves whether or not they want to become a U.S. state. LOOK: [The key is that this framework would be developed by Puerto Ricans and for Puerto Ricans,]( dictated to them like so many previous policies.]( - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nydia Velázquez [ BUT {NAME}: We have no idea New York Democrats stand on the topic. [You are [1] of [4] respondents selected from New York - New York, so please respond >>]( [Do you SUPPORT the Puerto Rico Self‑Determination Act?]( [YES >>]( [NO >>]( [UNSURE >>]( [( Your response is critical, National Democratic Training Committee This message was sent to: [{EMAIL}](#) [Click here to receive fewer emails.]( | [Click here to unsubscribe.]( [National Democratic Training Committee](#) Paid for by the National Democratic Training Committee, TrainDemocrats.org, not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Thank you for supporting the National Democratic Training Committee. Our entire team is working around the clock to train Democrats to WIN in every race no matter how small. We trained thousands of Democrats to win in 2020 -- but with your help, we can train even more. Please click below to support our training efforts: [DONATE TO TRAIN DEMOCRATS TO WIN >>]( {NAME}, there are 518,000 elected positions in this country. Imagine if Democrats fought for every race -- no matter how small. Imagine a world where our values of compassion and dignity for all people are upheld on every school board, on every city council, and in every state legislature. Want to run for office yourself? [Please click here to explore our FREE campaign training >>]( [I WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE >>]( We know we email you a lot. But we promise there's a good reason: we are 100% funded by grassroots donors like you. We aren’t a SuperPAC. We don’t shell out to special interests. But we’ll be honest: it’s incredibly expensive. We spend every last penny trying to elect Democrats who will make a difference in New York. But if you'd like to receive fewer emails, you can [click here.]( If you'd like to unsubscribe from our emails, [click here.]( Change or update your email address by [clicking here.]( If you'd like to donate to fund our PROVEN Democratic training program, [please click here >>]( [ [( [( From the entire NDTC team, thanks for your support!