{"id":2176956,"date":"2024-02-15T09:51:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T14:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-times-poll-says-half-of-u-s-says-california-declining-30-of-democrats-say-too-liberal\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T09:51:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T14:51:56","slug":"la-times-poll-says-half-of-u-s-says-california-declining-30-of-democrats-say-too-liberal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-times-poll-says-half-of-u-s-says-california-declining-30-of-democrats-say-too-liberal\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Times poll: 50% of Americans see California decline, 30% of Dems find it &#8216;too liberal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fla-times-poll-says-half-of-u-s-says-california-declining-30-of-democrats-say-too-liberal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2176956&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Half of Americans Believe California \u200cis in Decline, Poll Shows<\/h2>\n<p>A\u2062 recent Los Angeles Times\u2062 poll reveals that a \u200dsignificant \u2062number of Americans\u2063 view California as a\u200b state in decline. In fact, more than half of Republicans even question whether the state truly embodies\u200d American values. On\u200b the other hand, 30% of Democrats believe that California is &#8220;too liberal,&#8221; indicating a growing desire for change among \u200cvoters.<\/p>\n<p>With\u2064 Democrats making up 47%\u200c of \u2064registered voters in California, Republicans at\u200b 24%, and\u200d 29%\u200c having no party preference, these findings could potentially open doors for the state&#8217;s\u200c Republicans and more\u200c moderate Democrats.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;California \u2062is a\u2064 State in\u200b Freefall&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;California\u2062 is a state in\u2063 freefall,&#8221; declares Eric Early, the leading Republican candidate for the vacant \u2064U.S. Senate seat \u200dpreviously\u200d held by \u200bthe late Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein. Early points to various issues\u200d plaguing the state, such\u200b as exorbitant gas prices, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bad-news-for-newsom-california-exodus-results-in-340-million-tax-revenue-loss-amid-32-billion-deficit-study\/\" title=\"California Exodus Causes 0M Tax Revenue Loss Amid B Deficit: Study\">high personal income tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kentucky-gov-vetoes-school-choice-bill-despite-sending-kids-to-private-school\/\" title=\"Kentucky Gov. Vetoes School Choice Bill Despite Sending Kids To Private School\">underperforming public schools<\/a>, lenient criminal laws that have\u200d transformed California into a \u2062haven for\u200b criminals, and skyrocketing housing and rental costs. He\u200d emphasizes that people\u2062 are voting with their feet, as over 800,000 individuals\u200b moved out of the state last year \u2063alone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While it may not\u2064 come as a surprise that 76% of Republicans believe California is on a\u200d downward\u200c trajectory, \u200bthe poll also reveals that 45% of independents and 33% of Democrats\u200d share this sentiment. Only one-third of Democrats believe that California&#8217;s standard of \u2063living surpasses that of most states, and\u2064 less than half of Americans consider the state a favorable\u200d place to raise a family or believe in\u200d its strong economy. Shockingly, nearly half of Republicans even question whether California \u2063truly embodies American \u200cvalues.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite concerns about \u200dthe state&#8217;s direction, there are stark differences between California and the rest of the country when\u200d it comes to\u200b key social issues. The poll highlights that \u2063Californians\u2063 are significantly more supportive of abortion rights compared to\u200c national voters. While 63%\u200d of national voters support some or unrestricted access to abortion \u200duntil birth, a staggering 79% of Californians share this \u2062view. In fact, the percentage of Californians supporting any and all forms of abortion is 53% higher than the national \u2062average, reaching 46% \u2064compared to the nationwide figure \u200dof 30%.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what ways has the political division within California influenced the perception of decline, and what potential implications could this have on future elections in the state<\/h2>\n<p><span>  At 24%, and Independents at 28%, it comes as no surprise that the political division evident in\u200c the rest of\u200c the country is also\u2063 reflected within the state. However, the\u200c extent to which Californians themselves perceive their home state to be in decline is a cause for concern.<\/p>\n<p>While California\u200d has long been seen as a beacon of progressiveness and a symbol of the American Dream, the poll results demonstrate a significant shift in perception. The reasons behind this sentiment are multifaceted, ranging\u2063 from concerns about the high cost of living and housing crisis, to issues related\u2063 to crime, homelessness, and even the state&#8217;s \u2063response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>One of \u2063the primary issues\u200b that \u200bhave fueled the perception of decline \u200cis the exorbitant cost of living in \u2062California.\u200c With skyrocketing housing\u200b prices and an ever-increasing wealth gap, many residents are finding it increasingly difficult to afford basic\u200d necessities. As a result, many \u200cCalifornians are being forced to relocate to more affordable states, leading to \u2062concerns \u200cabout a potential brain drain and\u2062 economic implications for the\u200d region.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the state&#8217;s struggles with crime and homelessness\u200d have also played a \u2062role in shaping this perception. Cities such as Los Angeles and San \u2062Francisco have witnessed a \u2062surge in crime rates and an exponential \u2062rise in homelessness, leading\u2062 to increased frustration among \u200bresidents. The inability of the state and local authorities to effectively address these issues has further eroded confidence in \u200cCalifornia&#8217;s ability to address its problems.<\/p>\n<p>The handling\u2063 of the COVID-19 pandemic has also left many Californians disillusioned with their state government. \u2063California&#8217;s\u2063 stringent lockdown measures and seemingly \u2064inconsistent enforcement have left businesses struggling to survive, further \u2063worsening the economic situation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/they-do-not-expect-this-lull-to-last-reporter-bill-melugin-says-border-crossings-will-crank-back-up\/\" title=\"Border crossings will increase soon, says reporter Bill Melugin.\">ongoing public health crisis<\/a> has highlighted the need for\u2063 effective governance and leadership, raising \u2062questions about the state&#8217;s ability to navigate future challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The political\u200b divide within the state is also evident in the poll results. While Republicans have\u200b long held a more critical view\u2064 of California, the\u2064 increasing number\u200d of\u200d Democrats expressing dissatisfaction\u200d with the state&#8217;s liberal policies indicates a growing\u200b desire for change. This discontent could have repercussion in the upcoming elections, potentially shaking up the dominance of the Democratic Party in California politics.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that perceptions of \u2063decline are not\u200b unique to \u200dCalifornia. Many states across the country have\u200c experienced \u200csimilar challenges and divisions. However, given California&#8217;s status as the most populous state in \u200cthe nation \u2064and its significance as\u2064 an economic powerhouse, the implications of this perception of decline are far-reaching.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the concerns raised by the poll, it is crucial to recognize that California\u2062 still holds immense potential. Its robust economy, diverse population, and thriving cultural landscape are testament to \u2062its strengths. However, addressing the\u200b issues that\u2063 have contributed to \u2062the\u200b perception of decline will require a concerted effort from both\u2063 the state government and its residents.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, California&#8217;s future will be shaped by the actions and decisions taken in the coming years. It is up to the state and its leaders to address the concerns raised by\u200b its residents, restore confidence,\u2063 and work towards \u200ca more inclusive and prosperous California. Only by effectively tackling the challenges \u200bat hand can California \u2062regain its status as a symbol of progress and opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a recent Los Angeles Times poll, 50% of Americans believe California is declining. Over 50% of Republicans even question its American identity. 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