Actually, maybe we could trade New England and NYC for Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, and Saskatchewan.
I don't think you'd really want British Columbia.....
Look at Illinois! Next time, the GOP may have a good shot of unseating Mr. Barack Obama. And no wonder Daschle lost, and Gephardt "retired" from politics. Even NY and CA are looking more competitive.
RE: Western Canada; maybe they will give serious thought to your proposal. The Leftist expirement in America is over, and the Center has moved Right.