[Austin1]

"Historically the US political parties have not agreed to admit one state at a time, but could only act if there were two new states, each with equal and opposite "red or blue" tendencies."

Nice analysis. The problem could be fixed by agreeing to allow either Wash, DC, or Puerto Rico as a state. Although I think they just elected a pro-statehood governor, I believe Puerto Rico would probably be an acceptable blue state for the libs. And, of course, Wash, DC, is as blue as they come.

Alternatively, as Texan I'd be willing for Texas to leave the Union in order to allow Alberta to enter! If I correctly recall my sixth grade Texas History class, Texas is the only state that is 'legally' allowed to secede. I think most Texans would be willing to vote for that.

[Adiemus]

"If I correctly recall my sixth grade Texas History class, Texas is the only state that is 'legally' allowed to secede. I think most Texans would be willing to vote for that."

You recall correctly. As a fellow Texan, I'm with you!

[xJones]

If I correctly recall my sixth grade Texas History class, Texas is the only state that is 'legally' allowed to secede.

Yeah, but we tried it once in 1861 and they wouldn't let us go.

[decal]

"If I correctly recall my sixth grade Texas History class, Texas is the only state that is 'legally' allowed to secede..."

You may very well recall that correctly (I seem to remember hearing the same thing myself), but it just ain't so - see:

http://www.oyez.org/oyez/resource/case/380/

[txnativegop]

I would!