::Friday, December 22, 2006::
SOUTHERN MARCH
.. The South continues to attract more population from the rest of the United States according to the latest Census study. Arizona edged Nevada as the fastest growing state for the first time even as Louisiana predictably lost more people than any other state due to Hurricane Katrina. These movements have profound consequences for the country, not only economically but more so, politically. Economically, more people are going to where the jobs are and where they can get the most value for their money. It's not a surprise that net losers include California and New York, traditional magnets for population. The high cost of living and competitive job environment discourage the young, the engine of creativity of this country, from making their mark in the big cities. Politically, signs point to a growing purple-lization of the political landscape away from the traditional democrat-blue and republican-red terminologies. This means politicians in the future have to engage a more diverse voting population in more states than ever, pushing election discussions to focus more on solving problems rather than ideologies.
Labels: Census, Elections, Immigration, Politics
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