CLEAN : DC residents to vote on becoming 51st state

The speaker expresses a desire for equal representation and autonomy for Washington DC residents, highlighting the lack of congressional representation despite fulfilling civic duties. They share personal challenges of living in DC without representation and discuss the political difficulties of achieving this goal, given the current divided political climate.

What is the significance of the phrase 'full and equal representation' as mentioned by the speaker?

What does the speaker mean by 'a fool's errand' in the context of representation?