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Where there is money and power, there will be criminals.
All it takes is charisma and the ability to bullshit to become a politician. You don't need knowledge, education, skills, or even the ability to drive a car. Just charisma and bullshit.
I wonder how many politicians can find Iraq on a map.

So then do you have to be a red state before you can afford to become a blue state?

indigenous says

So then do you have to be a red state before you can afford to become a blue state?

Very interesting and thought provoking question.
You do need to create wealth before you can start giving it away. I am leaning towards a "yes"

jazz music says

I don't know of one outside salesman who deals with owners who would dare speak against the republican party line, they feel can't afford to. Maybe they can't.

That is a two way street Brendan Eich lost his job over a 1000 dollar donation 6 years ago. That is McCarthyism...

I'm not defending either party, my point is that before a state can afford non producing organizations and people as with the blue states it first has to first have an economy that can afford it, which means way less government burden. Unless you have had a business in a blue state you do not realize the extent of this. Which is why business leaves Calif in droves.