[Mr. Jeeves]

The simpler solution is statehood for large metropolitan areas. The city-states can be as collectivist as they want - but have no authority over the rural areas.

Yes, there would be new Democrat Senators from the city-states...but also new Republican Senators from California, Oregon, Washington, Illinois etc.

This is the least disruptive solution. Actual secession of states will lead directly to Yugoslavia.

[SgtHooper]

This