D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized the importance of D.C. statehood, advocating for the rights of residents who feel overlooked despite living in the nation's capital.
Bowser declared, 'We know Kamala Harris will fight for our freedom, and we will work together to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state,' energizing the crowd.
Highlighting the limitations of D.C.'s current status, residents lack voting members in Congress, which affects representation crucial to their rights as American citizens.
An overwhelming 86% of D.C. residents supported statehood in a 2016 referendum, yet it struggles to gain momentum in Congress, despite strong local backing.
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