Arlington Republicans say ‘Make DC Square Again’ is ‘just not serious’
Arlington Republicans have dismissed the 'Make DC Square Again Act' as a non-serious political stunt, with local party chairman Matthew Hurtt calling it unrealistic and potentially dangerous for advancing D.C. statehood. The bill, introduced by Rep. Rich McCormick, seeks to reincorporate Arlington and Alexandria into Washington, D.C., reshaping the district into a more square-like form. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Don Beyer, have criticized the proposal as unconstitutional and a distraction from real governance.
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ARLINGTON, Virginia — Arlington Republicans are rolling their eyes at the Make DC Square Again Act. Matthew Hurtt, chairman of the Arlington County Republican Committee, made it clear he does not view the proposal to return Arlington to Washington, D.C., as a serious or viable policy idea. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), would reincorporate Arlington and Alexandria, two independent jurisdictions in northern Virginia, into the District of Columbia. If Arlington and Alexandria are added back, the district would look more like a slanted square, as the bill’s title suggests. The capital is currently in the shape of an incomplete diamond.
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