Red states are getting richer than blue states
Gee, maybe there’s something to be said about this “limited government” & “free market” stuff, huh?
The income of those living in red states has climbed 4.6% since the recession began in December 2007, a USA TODAY analysis of total increases found. The average income of those living in blue states and swing states saw a much slower increase. The personal income of blue states has increased 0.5%, while in the swing states, income increased 1.4%.
What do people in North and South Dakota know that the rest of us don’t? Â (Hint: oil)
Why on earth is Nevada (-10.6%) a “swing” state?
Some states’ growth in wealth comes from increased government assistance
Domestic energy production is a key driving factor in driving growth
Meanwhile, the Center for American Progress is still insisting the country’s economic performance is George W. Bush’s fault and warns against voting for Mitt Romney, who they describe as “Bush-esque.” The more conservative American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), however, says that the growth of wealth in red states isn’t surprising — a byproduct of low taxes and business-friendly regulations.
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pbacken
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:17amDon’t know how on earth MS made it on the RED list!! LOL I haven’t had a raise in 4 years and neither have a lot of other people I know… the economy is really, really bad. It is very sad. I guess it might be all the government welfare everyone is getting!!! SMH!!!
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wifeofDKG
Posted on September 28, 2012 at 5:13pmNevada is a swing state b/c of the unemployed union workers. For heaven’s sake we keep re-electing Reid, its a wonder we’re not blue.
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