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It is possible but extremely unlikely. we do know nothing's going to happen immediately following tomorrow night's vote. even if these initiatives actually pass, in these 11 counties, it's a nonbinding secession vote meaning it's more or less an opinion poll again meant to send a message. it could become official if after tomorrow night, the state legislature approved this 51st state idea and then it would have to go to congressional approval as well. that is very unlikely to happen. the last time there was a state to break away was west virginia. that was back in 1863. and technically speakin...

He's wrangled support from across hundreds of acres of farmland, at least 11 rural counties north of denver threatening to secede, all set to hold nonbinding secession votes on tuesday. >> if they don't see a way to actually move the state back into republican control, they figured maybe just leaving it is the only other option. >> reporter: political science professor seth maskit says the movement is an example of republicans who are the minority in this state taking desperate measures. in colorado, democrats have control of the senate, house and governor's office. while supporters of the ref...