Why would Texas, the wealthiest Red State, want to join with Arkansas, and Mississippi?
TX can’t feed itself. You’ll need KS Wheat, AR soybeans, rice, and cotton, access to the Mississippi River, etc. Ever look at a map? TX will need rail access across the Mississippi River and more ports in LA, MS, AL.
Why would Texas, the wealthiest Red State, want to join with Arkansas, and Mississippi?
to have more people to sell their products without paying tariffs. To have more freedom of movement.