Geaux LA!! And, include OK and TX (well, we can give the western portion to old or new Meheeco) and get ‘er done!
Considering that the largest percentage populations of blacks are still in the deep south...that blue line through the South on the county map....the Federal Govt would take it on as a civil rights case to “protect” the minorities in the states. It would be portrayed as a return to the 50s, and half the population of the country would believe it.
No way! We can’t give up West Texas....that’s where the Permian Basin (oil) is! Plus, there are some real mountains out in the Big Bend. We’ll need a vacation spot.