xoruss; "Hope Springs Eternal..."
Truthfully, I see the politicians using this bandwagon to keep their parade going.
I think they will be surprised someday and it will pass, perhaps not this time but... Oops, now what do we do?
This current proposal is being pushed by a venture capitalist: Tim Draper. I'm having a hard time believing the reasons he is publicly stating for this effort. There is Always some hidden agenda, and it isn't being explored by the media (yet).
One problem (only one) which California is facing is water. This split does Not address this and will therefore be kicked down the road. Whether these potential new states can do any better in addressing the water problem... remains to be seen. Perhaps some deal will go on "under the table"? Nah! That never happens.... Right?