Data shows GOP states outperforming Dems in job growth

 DC Daily Journal:

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New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) paints a striking picture of economic recovery across the nation, revealing that Republican-led states are dominating in job growth.

Between February 2020 and October 2024, 19 of the top 20 states with the highest proportional job growth supported the GOP presidential ticket in this year’s election.

In contrast, three of the five states with net job losses during the same period are Democrat strongholds, further highlighting the economic divide.

Washington, D.C., a Democratic bastion that has never voted Republican in a presidential race, recorded the worst proportional job loss in the nation.

Economist Stephen Moore underscored these findings with a chart posted on X (formerly Twitter), ranking states and D.C. based on the seasonally adjusted ratio of non-farm payrolls in October 2024 compared to February 2020.
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Idaho emerged as the leader in job recovery, with a ratio of 1.14, signifying a 14% growth in non-farm payrolls since February 2020.

Joining Idaho in the top five were Utah, Texas, Florida, and Montana — all governed by Republican trifectas, where the GOP controls the governorship and both legislative chambers.
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The states that did best tended to have lower taxes and less heavy-handed regulation.  Texas and Florida have been leading states for population growth and job growth.  They also have two of the best governors in the country. 

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