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Politics doesn't really influence where I live, as this can shift between different election cycles. But in general blue cities or counties in purple or red states appeal to me more than other combinations, since such places tend to have stronger business environments and lower taxes without a regressive atmosphere. There are millions of socially liberal Americans who live in states where their governments are enacting far right policies, and few of us would be inclined to leave when our local communities are tolerant places with quality amenities and opportunities.
Some red areas in red states are fine with me as well, like Greenville, SC; Huntsville, AL or Boise, ID. Areas such as these that were Republican before the #MAGA movement don't have the same sort of dynamic as Rust Belt type places that switched their leanings more recently.
Politics doesn't really influence where I live, as this can shift between different election cycles. But in general blue cities or counties in purple or red states appeal to me more than other combinations, since such places tend to have stronger business environments and lower taxes without a regressive atmosphere. There are millions of socially liberal Americans who live in states where their governments are enacting far right policies, and few of us would be inclined to leave when our local communities are tolerant places with quality amenities and opportunities.
Some red areas in red states are fine with me as well, like Greenville, SC; Huntsville, AL or Boise, ID. Areas such as these that were Republican before the #MAGA movement don't have the same sort of dynamic as Rust Belt type places that switched their leanings more recently.
Boise is actually a blue city ran by a democratic city council, and has been blue for years. Ada County, where Boise is located is turning Purple as of the last presidential election.
Trump lost to Clinton in Boise city limits precincts and Biden easily won Boise.
Boise is actually a blue city ran by a democratic city council, and has been blue for years. Ada County, where Boise is located is turning Purple as of the last presidential election.
Trump lost to Clinton in Boise city limits precincts and Biden easily won Boise.
Thanks for the clarification! Greenville (SC) is probably similar given its small city limits.
I am liberal and vote Democrat. I live in a very red state (Tennessee). I could live in most places despite its political leaning, but prefer city things. Most of my friends lean conservative, and I could not do any extremist type cities like Oklahoma City or San Francisco.
Blue states:
Massachusetts (Boston) today o' clock
Illinois(Chicago only) yesterday
California (San Diego or LA County only)
Georgia: (Atlanta only)
Colorado: (Denver only)
Red states:
Montana (Billings)
Ohio (Cincinnati or Columbus only)
Alabama (Huntsville only)
South Carolina (Greenville or Charleston only)
Florida (Sarasota, Ft. Lauderdale, Pensacola)
Some red areas in red states are fine with me as well, like Greenville, SC; Huntsville, AL or Boise, ID. Areas such as these that were Republican before the #MAGA movement don't have the same sort of dynamic as Rust Belt type places that switched their leanings more recently.
Boise doesn't strike me as particularly red at this point. The mayor is a Democrat, who I remember bringing some leftish police commissioner, or something of that sort, from Portland, and who was something of a dead-ender with regard to masking.
I'm pretty happy where I'm at, but I could be persuaded to move to Cheyenne, WY, Hot Springs, SD, or Chadron, NE even though they're in pretty bright red states.
Yeah SLC would be a no, despite how beautiful it is.
If you ever get the chance, go to Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana, it's the greatest pizza I've ever had, and it's not close either.
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