Because you might not want to count on North East Republicans voting you Federal aid.
It's a shame, because there are some folks who are really suffering from these Tornadoes.
Got some offsets South East Teaparty Congressmen ?
Maybe a little hospice or Medicare cut for grandma ?
Or how about a big. Gov. defense dept. cut ya love so much ?
Gods righteous retribution - not that I agree with it.