Matt Beat patreon

Idaho could soon look like it's giving you the middle finger

🕑 Added 2023-01-18 15:06:36 +0000 UTC

Comments

Mr. Beat

It certainly would, and give Republicans an advantage

Jesse Bakken

I wonder if this for both states would change up the electoral college (...which still sucks, of course).

Mr. Beat

It definitely makes sense!

Devin Canada

I like the greater Idaho movement im all for them seeking better representation.

Naterade

It’s the opposite in your neighboring state of Missouri, where I live. St. Louis and Kansas City are the economic drivers of the state, yet they hold no political power thanks to the remaining areas being very conservative and it being less urbanized than Illinois. Income inequality has sadly only made our divisions worst. Inner cities and rural areas have both been neglected economically for a long time and should be united on at least economic issues.

Mr. Beat

Yep, but I doubt they attempt to leave the state

Adam Christians

We have something similar here in Illinois. Chicago holds the purse, but most of the state outside of Chicago cant stand the democrats.

Naterade

I saw a Vice News video on this topic a while back. Thank you bringing more attention to this topic! The urban/rural divide in this country is real!also, this is a terrible idea While rural areas may not like the politics of urban areas, they would be screwed economically without them. Also, rural areas are over represented at the federal level thanks to gerrymandering and the senate.