Population Exodus: For three consecutive years, more Californians have moved to other states than from any other state, primarily relocating to Texas and Florida. Economic and Social Issues: California leads the nation in unemployment, housing unaffordability, and has the highest rates of homelessness and energy prices. - The state not only leads in unemployment and cost of living but also in its percentage of homeless individuals and the amount of residents leaving for Republican-led states like Texas and Florida—states Newsom often criticizes. Carroll points out the irony in Newsom's defensive tone, as California's so-called "values" have not prevented ongoing issues such as energy crises, a housing affordability crisis, and significant infrastructure problems. - The exodus of Californians under Newsom's administration underscores a growing discontent with Democratic governance in the state, suggesting that the "California Dream" might now be more about finding refuge in states offering more stability and less rhetoric. As Carroll concludes, the real threat to California's Democrats comes not from the policies of red states, but from their own failures to maintain the state as a viable place to live and work, compelling residents to look elsewhere for better opportunities. -- https://mxmnews.com/article/3b79a7ac-778d-4cae-97fa-360e0cf33050
