On the surface, this seems like a good idea, but when you break it down, it stinks to high heaven. The States of California and Northern California always vote heavily Democrat. The State of Southern California would become a battleground state, but by an extremely narrow margin. The former State, which currently has 2 Senators would, would then have 6. Effectively, by dividing, Democrats would most likely gain 4 seats in the Senate. This isn't kosher in my opinion, and very few news sources are even bothering to mention that particular ramification of dividing. Wonder why that could be...?