At the present time, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and New York are all in the bottom 10 States when measured for long term solvency.
A Barometer for the 2014 and 2016 elections will be a comparison between the different economic results in comparable Democratic and Republican states; for example, California and Texas, Illinois and Ohio, Florida and New York, and Massachusetts and Indiana. Yes, this is the laboratory of federalism concerning different economic policies and politics. The comparative economic success or failure of these states will affect primarily the congressional elections. At the present time, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and New York are all in the bottom 10 States when measured for long term solvency.
