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In reply to the discussion: Manchin: I'm open to supporting Trump in 2020 [View all]Buckeyeblue
(5,499 posts)These small states tend to elect the loony birds into office. I know, what about Ted Cruz??? Maybe I should say small states and Texas. But in any case, these small states with their two loony senators are killing the country.
WV has 1.8 million people. Little industry. It's a beautiful state but you never hear about the state promoting tourism. The only thing you hear about WV is that there seems to be a proportionally higher rate of opioid addiction.
Maybe it would be in WV's best interest to reconnect with Virginia. Because as a stand alone state, it seems unsustainable.
If they could join with KY (probably culturally a better fit) or even PA.
My overall point is that if a small state seems to be mired in poverty, maybe that state is unsustainable and should merge with another. This is what businesses do.