Red States are Getting Richer than Blue States

Published September 28, 2012 12:56pm ET



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%.

A couple of key observations:
What do people in North and South Dakota know that the rest of us don’t?  (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



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