The Six Californias debate

I have read something like 2,000 comments on Tim Drapers plan to break California into six states. I have some informal statistics.

• The first group are those who want the political parties to retain control. That is, whatever defects we have in government proportionality can be handled within the parties. 
• The second group sees the benefits in terms of government efficiency and a better democracy. 
• There is a third group in New York, who want to do the same there. They get real vocal. 
•  Then there are the small state commenters, clearly intimidated by losing the excess Senate vote they control. 

Among Californians commenting, about half want to do this or something similar. Most of the alternatives are North and South, two states. But a strong contingent says three states. Then there is a lot of comment about adjusting the boundaries in the Draper proposal. In summary, the initiative is likely to get on the ballot and there will be a big debate out here, in California.

What about Texas?
Few comments came from Texas.  They are in a tight spot because they cannot allow California to outgun them in the Senate, but they want to keep their boundary.  The solution is to bid for their share, 4 new Senators, and elect them at large. Nothing in the constitution disallows that, as long as they have access to a fair state legislature.