Since USA is so divided in Republican and Democratic states, why not split?

Question

Apparantly many of the states are historically always voting one way to such a measure that presidential candidates excert more effort to convince the "battle-ground states" which are known to be able to swing whichever way.

But if there is such a fundamental regional difference in what party one prefers, Wouldn't it be sensible to split the country in half, one being Republican and the other Democratic? Everyone would be happy?
Why not? Give me your opinion.

So, essentially Liberals are keeping with the Republicans because a fully republican/conservative state would be doomed from the beginning. I didn't realize Liberals were so big-hearted.
I wouldn't suggest that they'd swing back in a change of public opinion, they'd just vote more "republicanish" democrats to power (or vice versa).
Losing a war doesn't mean the government was wrong, either, so it isn't really an intelligent argument.

Ok, I am not an American citizen, never been there. Obviously if I did I'd have inside knowledge of why I'd have to stand united and such. There's historical precedence. For example, Norway, Denmark and Sweden was once united... They were called the Kalmar Union or something, but then Denmark broke off, and later Norway. All without war.

Answer 1

First, the idea that "states" are politically aligned is not quite correct. If you look at traditional Democratic states like New York and California, you'll find that the large urban areas tend to vote liberal, while the rural areas remain conservative. If you truly wanted to create borders based on political alignment, the 50 states would be more like 300.

The point is moot, however, because the United States was built on the principles of inclusion. Our national identity is not based on ethnicity, language or culture....and certainly not on political alignment. Although far from a perfect union, our little constitutional republic has stood for more than two centuries, during which time the maps of Europe and Asia have been re-written numerous times.

"A house divided against itself can not stand." - Abraham Lincoln

Answer 2

California has considered this. I hope they do it. Arnold is a real Idiot just like Bush. Check it out. California is the leader and the rest of the nation just follows along. New York is also large enough to be a country. Both are Democratic States.
I would support ending The US House of Reps. , they are a worthless waste of tax payers money. We pay them $435 million per year and they do nothing to earn it. New Laws should come from the States and go to the Senate. We have far too many laws already. If the states did not all approve in a simple majority then the new laws would die a lasting death. One example that comes to mind is the minimum wage, Congress does nothing to help the working class, it's $5.15 federal. It's over $8 in five States and they have not had any big problems with the higher minimum wage. Now if all 50 States would act then it should become federal law. It should come from the States in a majority and go into the Senate for debate then to the President.
BTW, It was States rights that made this country what it is today. Under Republicans we now have a $9 trillion national debt and that is not a Conservative goal. The Republican war in Iraq will cost working class tax payer $2 trillion over ten years. Federal Government has grown under Republicans not been made smaller, that is not a Conservative goal. Republicans also want to end Social security, that has been their goal for 30 years. History is fact.

Answer 3

Possibly, but remember that political alignments often shift (like in the 1940's, or during the Reagan era, where Republicans got many southern states). So it would be very tedious to keep track of which states are which. And what about a state where it's closely divided? Many people would move out of their state, causing mass chaos and a weak economy.

Let's stay united :)

Answer 4

Because Republicans like war and controlling other people so their country would attack ours.


Seriously though, I think it is good we have two parties, it helps balance the country out. And even if one state is predominantly for one party, not every single person is. Although Alabama has been mostly republican for the last few elections, most of the people I know here are democrats.

Answer 5

Because red states don't consist of 100% reds, and blue states are not 100% blue. For that matter, many are hardly 60%. The US may be "divided," but there are a whole lot of Dems in Texas, and a whole lot of Republicans in Mass.

Answer 6

And what do you do with states that are barely going to one party. How about inside of each state there are towns that might vote republican, but others that vote democrat? do you know split the states into more states?

How about states that have both a republican and democrat as their senators? What do you do with them?

Answer 7

I don't think that would work, just because we are a country that stands United. Dividing our country would spell disaster for us globally. Anyway, we are a land of freedom, it's alright for people to disagree, just choose to live in a state that tends to be either more liberal or more conservative depending on your preference. Or ignore politics all together and live where you are happiest. :)

Answer 8

United We Stand.

Answer 9

It's not as simple as your question would suggest.
The presidential election is not the only one. The Dems and GOP also compete in congressional, state assembly and even mayoral elections. The red/blue state divide is not as great as many might believe.

Answer 10

yes.. conservatives tried... they lost... I mean seriously... how long could a conservative state stand? no focus on education or healthcare with 90 percent of the economy geared toward the military... it's like a new little North Korea... who would want to live there?