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Don't forget Seattle. Where progressive policies have also led to disastrous situations like a booming economy, low unemployment, and less crime.

One party rule is working great in Baltimore.

What a relevant conservative talking point.

I lived in Baltimore for two years. Sent my daughter to preschool downtown; still go back to attend our favorite church downtown. Love the city, but yeah, it’s a damning indictment of Democratic governance. The city manages to spend more than the wealthy maryland suburbs per student and still get abysmal results. It’s a national disgrace.

Seattle is an interesting case. On the one hand, it has lots of progressive policies. On the other hand, tech companies formed there in large part because Washington State has no income tax (something which conservatives more often advocate for).

I think that's a great example of how not all problems need to be politicized - sometimes we as a society can make things better without involving the government.

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