Oregon County Votes to Secede and Join Idaho

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
13th county in Oregon passed a measure to secede and join Republican-governed state of Idaho. Movement seeks to shift Oregon-Idaho border 200 miles west to include 14 full and 3 partial eastern Oregon counties. Requires approval from both states and US Congress.

Key Points

  • Measure passed in Crook County, Oregon, allowing efforts to secede and join Idaho.
  • Movement seeks to shift Oregon-Idaho border 200 miles west to include 14 full and 3 partial eastern Oregon counties.
  • Requires approval from both states and US Congress as per the US Constitution.

Pros

  • Allows conservative-leaning counties to potentially be governed by Idaho rather than Oregon.

Cons

  • Could lead to complications in terms of governance, representation, and legal matters.
  • May face opposition and challenges in getting approval from both states and the US Congress.