And, of the remaining two, Arizona is overrun with illegal aliens. Kentucky (#8) is the only outlier on the list.
“Eight of the Ten States Voted for Obama in 2012.”
Isn’t it amazing how that seems to be a trend line among rat states and left wing cities?
“2. California aka Californicator Land
> Underemployment rate: 16.7%
> Unemployment rate: 7.3% (8th highest)
> GDP growth 2012-2013: 2.6% (25th highest)
> Labor force growth 2007-2014: 3.7% (13th highest)
California’s GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.4% between 2007 and 2014, one of the lower rates in the country. Low GDP growth is likely related to a poor job market. During the peak of the recession, underemployment rose above 22%, second only to Nevada. Unlike other states on this list, California’s underemployment rate and labor force are both rising, which is an indication that the job market is improving moderately. California cities were among the hardest hit by the recession. Statewide housing prices, however, were not hit as hard as other states during the recession, falling only 10%, before fully regaining their 2007 value by 2013.
Looks like the blue states have got the "blues". Thanks for voting for Obama. The other two states have legitimate reasons for high unemployment.
I wonder if the onerous government regulations have something to do with the unemployment?
Or is it the lure of government freebies?
Or is it global warming?