– It is clear that the two areas do not belong together politically, geographically, economically, socially and culturally, says Matt McCaw, spokesperson for the Greater Idaho movement.
– We border a conservative state, like ours, so it is easy to move.
When Matt McCaw came up with the idea to redraw the American map, many laughed. But now, a few years later, 11 of 15 regions in eastern Oregon have voted to investigate or begin the process of changing states. A twelfth referendum will be held shortly.
This is just the beginning of the big showdown between town and country in the US, Matt McCaw believes. See more about it in the clip above.