You obviously don't live in the US. The richest people in the world come from our states. The richest people in America live in our states
Blue states = Capitalism. Red states = Red State Welfare/Rampant Socialism (they suck 2 trillion per annum from the federal govt in farm subsidies and white trash welfare).
The Largest industries, corporations all come from Blue States. 0% corporate taxes, education population.
Do you think Geeter the meth head in Alabama is a CEO