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USAFRetired_Liberal

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4. If it was to become a state

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2025, 02:17 PM

Jan 6

And just one state, not ten (since there are ten provinces). With a population of 40 million, it would be the largest state in the country. If the House remained at 435 members—or even if it were expanded—this state would command a significant portion of representatives, likely with about 80% being Democrats. Additionally, its electoral votes would heavily favor the Democratic Party.

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If it was to become a state USAFRetired_Liberal Jan 6 #4

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Yes we do, and only 2 Senators. I'm getting tired of yoyos talking like this, even as a joke Hekate Jan 6 #22

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Good idea, at least 3 states. patphil Jan 6 #30

If each province gets 2 Senators and proportional representatives, I'm game. Silent Type Jan 6 #5

May I ask Disaffected Jan 6 #7

I am not Canadian. And I doubt most Canadians would want anything to do with us, but it would be an Silent Type Jan 6 #9

OK, thank you. Disaffected Jan 6 #10

Plus 55 blue Electoral College votes. Bye-bye DunceOld. . . . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 6 #11

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It'll be so great when he dies. Really fucking fantastic. Orrex Jan 6 #13

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