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by add-sub-mul-div 604 days ago
I think the implication was that the majority of the demographic will find a deep red state governor a non-starter. Perks of a given city aside, for decades their tax dollars will get thrown away fighting causes like trans rights, same as with all the losing battles against civil rights, interracial marriage, gay marriage, heavy metal, video games, etc.
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That's an interesting objection so I asked ChatGPT to clarify:

California Attorney General's Office (2024-25 Budget): $1.28 billion total

California per capita spending: Approximately $32.92 per person, based on a population of 39 million.

Arkansas Attorney General's Office (2024 Budget): $36 million total.

Arkansas per capita spending: Approximately $12 per person, based on a population of 3 million.