[thoughtomator]

If NYC were a state on its own, the rest of the state would be deep red and elect 2 GOP Senators. Let NYC be a 51st state, it would be appropriate.

[from occupied ga]

If NYC were a state on its own, the rest of the state would be deep red and elect 2 GOP Senators.

Not necessarily true. Look at map in post 152 especially buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca and what appears to be Binghamton, not to mention the Watertown, and Lake Placid area