Check out the maps on this page - https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700
Shows most and least Federally dependent states. Worst is New Mexico (Dem) but then numbers 2 though at least 15 are Rep states - Kentucky, Mississippi, W Virginia, Montana, etc. Best state is Kansas, but second best is NJ. CA is #41, NY is #24.
Point is - the Rep states collectively were more dependent on the Fed than Dem states; and if they were to split, that would be important.
Check out the maps on this page - https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700 Shows most and least Federally dependent states. Worst is New Mexico (Dem) but then numbers 2 though at least 15 are Rep states - Kentucky, Mississippi, W Virginia, Montana, etc. Best state is Kansas, but second best is NJ. CA is #41, NY is #24. Point is - the Rep states collectively were more dependent on the Fed than Dem states; and if they were to split, that would be important.