Ranking of 10 Worst States to Live is Entirely Republican, Sparks Backlash
Summary
A CNBC ranking listed the 10 worst states to live in for 2026, and all were led by Republican governors. The list, based on factors like crime, air quality, healthcare, and civil rights, caused criticism from some conservatives who disagreed with the findings.Key Facts
- CNBC ranked the 10 worst states to live in for 2026 using a Quality of Life score.
- The score considered crime rates, air quality, healthcare access, worker protections, and civil rights laws.
- All 10 states on the list have Republican governors.
- Tennessee was ranked the worst state, scoring 64 out of 290.
- Other states on the list are Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, Georgia, Utah, Missouri, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the ranking “nonsense” and cited people moving to Tennessee as evidence.
- Conservative voices like Tom Fitton criticized the list on social media.
- California’s governor’s office noted that all states listed are led by Republicans.
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