Are Blue States Functionally Bankrupt?

Are Blue States Functionally Bankrupt?
Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates - Terranea Resort
While gridlock and division in Washington make it difficult for either party or ideology to set the policy agenda, single-party government prevails in three-quarters of the states. In 23 states Republicans control the governorship and both houses of the legislature, and in 13 states Democrats enjoy one-party control. Comparing economic growth, education, health care, quality of life and environment, and the strength of civil society, do red or blue states win out?

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