In a clear testament to the impact of progressive policies, IRS data has unveiled a significant migration of millions from blue states to red states over the last 30 years. According to analysis by the American Enterprise Institute, a think tank committed to free-market principles and human dignity, this “Blue State Exodus” is driven by escalating problems like high crime rates, unaffordable housing, sky-high taxes, and increasing homelessness and unemployment in states dominated by Democratic governance.
The data, spanning from 1990 to 2021, indicates that California and New York have lost an astonishing 4.6 million residents each, with many relocating to states like Florida and Texas, which have lower taxes, less regulation, and policies more aligned with conservative values. Edward J. Pinto, a Senior Fellow at AEI, points out that this migration trend is not just about people; they’re taking their incomes with them, further straining the tax bases of the states they leave behind.
States like Illinois, New Jersey, and Massachusetts have also seen substantial outbound migration, with the collective loss of residents from these states amounting to 13 million over the studied period. In contrast, states like Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Nevada, and South Carolina have benefited from this influx, gaining both population and economic activity.
This migration reflects a broader dissatisfaction with the governance and policy direction of blue states, where high taxes and regulatory burdens are seen as pushing residents out. The conservative argument has long been that such policies deter economic growth, make daily living more expensive, and ultimately lead to a less prosperous environment, which this data appears to confirm.
Critics of blue state policies argue that the exodus is a vote with one’s feet against progressive governance, which often prioritizes social agendas over fiscal responsibility. As these blue states struggle with budget deficits, pension crises, and crime, the data suggests that conservative states, with their focus on limited government and economic freedom, are becoming the new havens for those seeking a better quality of life and economic opportunity.
This migration pattern, supported by IRS data, underscores a significant political and economic shift, where conservative states are not only gaining population but also becoming economic powerhouses, attracting businesses and individuals alike with their more business-friendly environments.
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Independent Journalism Is Dying
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Unfortunately the progressive socialists that flee these states go to another state and infect them.
So you never left. You’re still paying their taxes. What does that make you? And Victor Davis Hanson for that matter?