# Why not move the U.S. capital?

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**Created:** [December 6, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-move-the-u-s-capital/927351 "2020-12-06T01:31:51Z")\
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> [@lum\_s\_husband](#):
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> Jack ‘em up and put wheels under ‘em. Take the circus on the road.

I realize you are being facetious, but hey, why not? Have major cities around the country set up to host the three branches for several weeks, then move it on to the next scheduled city. Kind of like the Olympics. How much more democratic could you get?

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