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A new state comes with new federal representatives and senators. With control of congress balancing on a knife's edge, that makes statehood a huge political foo
by hirundo 7y ago
A new state comes with new federal representatives and senators. With control of congress balancing on a knife's edge, that makes statehood a huge political football. One side or another will see an advantage in it, and the other side will oppose it in force ... regardless of any other potential benefits.