Doesn't Arizona have a bunch of racists who moved from California ?

[JI7]

with the increasing minority population in California over the years haven't a bunch of racist whites been moving out of the state. with many moving to Arizona ?

[Cleita]

1. It's possible, but I always thought that their destinations were further north

like Idaho and Montana. I sure met my share of the racist type Californians when traveling in those states.

[Mari333]

2. a lot of them are from the midwest

heres some interesting charts

http://www.censusscope.org/us/s4/chart_popl.html

lot of baby boomers ignoring florida for retirement and heading to arizona

I think Ill stay in Michigan where the water is.

[blogslut]

3. That doesn't make sense

Arizona has a 40% minority population and is well on its way to becoming a majority/minority state just like California, Hawaii, New Mexico and Texas.

Must we region bash?

[Kerrytravelers]

4. There has been a lot of people moving out of CA to the neighboring Western states.

And a TON of people moving in-state every year.

The thing about CA that a lot of non-Californian's may not realize, it that the progressive areas are mainly along the coasts, which is where a majority of the population lives. There are some more conservative parts along the coast, but mainly, it is progressive/liberal. Once you go inland, the population become increasingly conservative, with, of course, exceptions here and there. We do have quite a few SPLC-identified hate groups here in California. So, are they all moving to Arizona? They could be. But we certainly have our own race-issues here. Trust me. It can get really nasty.

I would guesstimate that if judging by square footage, CA would be conservative, but it is the overwhelming populations along the coasts and some really strong areas of liberal/progressive voters in N. CA, San Francisco, LA, etc. that keep us in the "blue" category.

[bliss_eternal]

6. so true...

...there are pockets in Orange County that could make one think they've stepped into a scene from Deliverance, Mississippi Burning or some other awful racist movie. :scared::puke:

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Once you go inland, the population become increasingly conservative, with, of course, exceptions here and there. We do have quite a few SPLC-identified hate groups here in California. So, are they all moving to Arizona? They could be. But we certainly have our own race-issues here. Trust me. It can get really nasty.

[tishaLA]

5. Californians usually move to NV if they live in SoCal

and OR if they live in NoCal.

At least that's been my experience.

[rustydog]

7. Would that be the members of the Legislature?

:evilgrin:

[lunasun]

8. Used to be like a wagon train of moving trucks

on the highway into AZ from CA my mom told me. Not so lately huh?
Do you think many were racist ? Definitely opportunist. Better buck and lower taxes were a draw for sure.