[old curmudgeon]

Because the governors know their state.

For instance, there are states with large areas of mountains, forest or deserts where one can travel for many many miles and not see a soul.

It would be beyond stupid to treat them as Manhattan.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

For instance, there are states with large areas of mountains, forest or deserts where one can travel for many many miles and not see a soul.

Spot on. Dems plan to foul up economy everywhere foiled. :(