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A new Gallup poll has shown which state residents would like to cross state lines and where you’ll have to drag the inhabitants out by their hair. The results definitely surprised me, I have to say.
As a Connecticut native, I’ve always boasted about the geographical advantages of the state. Easy access to several major cities, Canada (if that’s your cup of tea), the ocean, the mountains and even Europe in less than 37 hours unlike anywhere farther inland. Apparently I’m the only one. Everyone here wants to leave good ole CT in the dust for greener pastures. People felt similarly about Illinois and Maryland, with over half of those residents wanting to bolt for a different state.
Furthermore, the states in which residents are most happy are Texas (I can hear the resounding roar of approval from PGP’s readership), Montana, Hawaii (duh) and Maine (a colder version of duh). To be fair, though, I’m pretty sure the residents of Montana didn’t know that other states existed, so that doesn’t count.
All I can say after viewing this data is: Texas Forever.
[via Gallup]
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Mary Swanson
Both a bitter and optimistic 24-year-old entry-level underachiever with 2-4 friends and 0 talents. Washed up is an understatement. I prefer almost all my food luke-warm, what does that say about me?
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You ever been to Big Sky country, Samsonite? It’s gorgeous.
After growing up in east coast suburbs, I spent one summer out in Bozeman when I was 11. Never wanted to leave. Don’t knock til ya try it
It’s easy to say you don’t want to leave when you have never been anywhere else…
As a fellow Nutmegger, east of the Connecticut River, I see no reason to leave. If I was in Bridgeport…different story.
Well its unlikely anyone from Bridgeport is reading this, thank fuck
Being from, and unfortunately still living in Connecticut, this does not surprise me at all. You’re within easy driving distance of two real cities where you probably tried (and failed) to get a job after graduation, so you can visit all your friends who did manage to score a job in Boston or NYC and remind yourself how much it sucks that you’re not living there. There’s a reason nobody dreams of living in Hartford County when they grow up.
How many times do I have to say it? Texas is the best state in the union. The south shall rise again!
The huge population shift from northern states to the South agrees with you.