10 Poorest Cities in America VERY INTERESTING If true.

[Starks]

I'm glad you have a sense of humor! Of course there is a high correlation between big city, ethnic minority and poverty. In addition to that other correlating factors are eduction, age of parent (s), number of siblings, etc. As someone mentioned before, it is much more complex that Repub. or Democrat. However, I think we know the chances are of a "reformer" having a chance to be elected in these areas.

 

On another slant.....I don't think combining smaller, rural areas to Detroit is an apples to apples situation. For instance, in one smaller population area wages may be low, but housing costs may be low also, so a person can enjoy a reasonable quality of life versus the same income in a big city.

 

 

A 'reformer' who means well and runs a genuine and honest campaign should have no problem getting elected in any of those areas regardless of political affiliation.

[Hatz]

America's richest cities. Non email information.

 

 

America’s Richest Cities - 24/7 Wall St.

 

 

10. Poughkeepsie, NY-republican mayor

 

9. Boulder, CO-independent mayor

 

8. Boston-democrat mayor since 1930

 

7. Anchorage, AK-Last 3 mayors are R,D,D

 

6. San Francisco-no listed parties on the ballot. The previous mayor was from 2004-2011 and is currently the Lt. Gov of California. Democrat.

 

5. Trenton, NJ-democrat

 

4. Oxnard, CA-couldn't find anything current

 

3. Bridgeport, Conn-Democrat since 1991

 

2. San Jose, CA-last two are democrats

 

1. Washington DC-democrat since 1979

 

 

As it is plain to see political party has nothing to do with how much rich or poor a city is. Leadership? Possibly. Political affiliation? Not a thing.

 

:lol: Please Purple, don't let facts get in the way of a good email. :lol:

[PurplePride92]

:lol: Please Purple, don't let facts get in the way of a good email. :lol:

 

I just wanted things to be clear.

[rjs4470]

There are just as many damning statistics you can provide about other things. Like, guess which states have the highest teen pregnancy rates? Mostly, traditional Republican states. States with most crime?? Traditionally Republican. So much for morality, and no need for gun control. Naturally, you can't assume this is all because of political party, but many will. There are just too many factors to make such blanket statements.

[jolmstead]

Often times, conservative policies are RESPONSIBLE for poverty. How do you think free trade practices are working out in Ohio?

[Getslow]

Often times, conservative policies are RESPONSIBLE for poverty. How do you think free trade practices are working out in Ohio?

 

I don't think that's fair either. Free trade policies definitely help alleviate the problems that come with poverty. Food is cheaper, clothes are cheaper, cars are cheaper; a lot of that has to do with the free trade policies that have come up in the last few decades.

[Clyde]

Maybe the key is that the mayors are male.

[Getslow]

America's richest cities. Non email information.

 

 

America’s Richest Cities - 24/7 Wall St.

 

 

10. Poughkeepsie, NY-republican mayor

 

9. Boulder, CO-independent mayor

 

8. Boston-democrat mayor since 1930

 

7. Anchorage, AK-Last 3 mayors are R,D,D

 

6. San Francisco-no listed parties on the ballot. The previous mayor was from 2004-2011 and is currently the Lt. Gov of California. Democrat.

 

5. Trenton, NJ-democrat

 

4. Oxnard, CA-couldn't find anything current

 

3. Bridgeport, Conn-Democrat since 1991

 

2. San Jose, CA-last two are democrats

 

1. Washington DC-democrat since 1979

 

 

As it is plain to see political party has nothing to do with how much rich or poor a city is. Leadership? Possibly. Political affiliation? Not a thing.

 

I think what I pull from both these lists is just how much fabulous wealth can be found in the poorest places in America and how much gut-wrenching poverty can be found in the wealthiest cities in America. It seems to me that the one thing I've learned for certain in this thread is that measuring something within a certain arbitrary boundary (like a city limit) doesn't really mean very much.

[Lucky Charms]

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[woodsrider]

America's richest cities. Non email information.

 

 

America’s Richest Cities - 24/7 Wall St.

 

 

10. Poughkeepsie, NY-republican mayor

 

9. Boulder, CO-independent mayor

 

8. Boston-democrat mayor since 1930

 

7. Anchorage, AK-Last 3 mayors are R,D,D

 

6. San Francisco-no listed parties on the ballot. The previous mayor was from 2004-2011 and is currently the Lt. Gov of California. Democrat.

 

5. Trenton, NJ-democrat

 

4. Oxnard, CA-couldn't find anything current

 

3. Bridgeport, Conn-Democrat since 1991

 

2. San Jose, CA-last two are democrats

 

1. Washington DC-democrat since 1979

 

 

As it is plain to see political party has nothing to do with how much rich or poor a city is. Leadership? Possibly. Political affiliation? Not a thing.

DC being number 1 caught my eye, because if anyone has been to DC it would be hard to believe that on it's own it would be wealthiest city. As it turns out the list included DC along with the surrounding cities like Alexandria.

[PurplePride92]

DC being number 1 caught my eye, because if anyone has been to DC it would be hard to believe that on it's own it would be wealthiest city. As it turns out the list included DC along with the surrounding cities like Alexandria.

 

 

Yes it did. I think Boston had other surrounding cities added into it as well.

[sportsfan41]

Yes it did. I think Boston had other surrounding cities added into it as well.

 

PP you ever been to Boston? Downtown is VERY nice IMO, probably the cleanest major city I've ever been to. I loved Boston when I went a couple of years ago, if I had to relocate to the north or east hell just about any direction I'm pretty sure I'd pick Boston.

[dynamite-tnt]

I don't think that's fair either. Free trade policies definitely help alleviate the problems that come with poverty. Food is cheaper, clothes are cheaper, cars are cheaper; a lot of that has to do with the free trade policies that have come up in the last few decades.

 

With cheaper prices comes lower quality. It is not easy to find good quality shoes, clothing, furniture,tools, electronics, and toys made in America. The sad truth is that free trade equals less manufacturing jobs for the poor and middle class. It is amazing how many small communities in America are begging for industry. How many large industrial companies are willing to locate to a town the size of lebanon , Monticello, Marion, or Corbin, Ky??? My mother's textile factory lay off 150 employees because it lost a bid to make the TSA uniforms for the govt. The bid went to a company that took the contract to a factory in Mexico. The sandwich shop and quick shop across the street will have less sales as a result. I wonder how those employees feel about free trade and cheap labor in other countries.

[Hatz]

I don't think that's fair either. Free trade policies definitely help alleviate the problems that come with poverty. Food is cheaper, clothes are cheaper, cars are cheaper; a lot of that has to do with the free trade policies that have come up in the last few decades.

 

And many no longer have jobs to purchase said products.

[PurplePride92]

PP you ever been to Boston? Downtown is VERY nice IMO, probably the cleanest major city I've ever been to. I loved Boston when I went a couple of years ago, if I had to relocate to the north or east hell just about any direction I'm pretty sure I'd pick Boston.

 

Never been to Boston. I'd like to visit one day though.