politics
March 26, 2026
What are blue states getting for all that spending?
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is currently placed seventh among candidates in the latest poll of California’s governor race.
TL;DR
- Blue states spend more per resident than red states.
- There is no clear evidence of better economic growth in high-spending blue states.
- Educational metrics and infrastructure grades are not superior in blue states compared to red states.
- Medicaid expansion in blue states has not improved health outcomes and has increased ER wait times.
- Voters want to see tangible results for tax money before agreeing to higher taxes.
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