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Greater Idaho Movement and Other Secessionist Groups Look to Trump 2.0 as Their Time


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 9th 2024 at 9:40 GMT by New York Sun   Print publication without navigation

  • Campaigns to change state borders or form new states speak to the divide among rural and urban, red and blue, that the 2024 election map showcases.

The article from The New York Sun discusses the "Greater Idaho" movement, where rural counties in Oregon are seeking to secede and join Idaho due to political and cultural differences with the more liberal urban areas of Oregon. This movement, along with other secessionist groups across the U.S., sees potential in a second Trump administration to support their causes, believing that Trump's previous tenure showed a willingness to challenge established political norms. These groups feel marginalized by state policies that do not align with their conservative values, particularly on issues like gun rights, taxes, and environmental regulations. The article highlights how these movements are part of a broader trend of political fragmentation in America, where local communities are increasingly looking to redraw state lines to better reflect their political identities. The Greater Idaho initiative has gained traction, with several counties already voting in favor of exploring secession, although the process faces significant legal and political hurdles.

Read the Full New York Sun Article at:
[ https://www.nysun.com/article/greater-idaho-movement-and-other-secessionist-groups-look-to-trump-2-0-as-their-time ]

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