best run states vs worst run Cream of the crop vs bottom of the barrel

[tyroneweaver]

good
Harry Reids is one of the worst...typical

Best- and worst-run states: Survey of all 50

 

[R.C. Christian]

50. California
> Debt per capita: $3,990 (20th highest)
> Budget deficit: 27.8% (3rd largest)
> Unemployment: 10.5% (2nd highest)
> Median household income: $58,328 (11th highest)
> Pct. below poverty line: 17.0% (18th highest)

For the third year in a row, California is the worst-run state in America. California faced a nearly $24 billion in budget shortfall in fiscal 2012, including a mid-year shortfall of $930 million and $8.2 billion carried over from the year before. California carries an A credit rating from Standard & Poor’s, and an A1 from Moody’s — both worse than any other state except for Illinois. Explaining its rating, Moody’s pointed to the state’s history of one-time solutions to resolve its budgetary gaps. It also noted the state’s “highly volatile revenue structure,” due to its over reliance on wealthy taxpayers. The Golden State was also among the worst states in the nation for educational attainment, health coverage, and unemployment.

Ah yes, Cali. Once the radioactive crap plus the debris hits the shores the purple state, the white filth will run eastward and let the Hispanic population choke on radioactive isotopes. Couldn't happen to a better state.