The Other Biggest Problem

The biggest issue facing Connecticut is not the economy — it’s denial. Denial that this state can survive another Democratic administration.

The recent midterm election further cemented that Connecticut is in clear denial of the past failed Democratic polices. On Tuesday, the state decided to double-down and expand the Democratic majorities at the state and federal level, a mind-blowing achievement when you consider the state is insolvent, unfunded liabilities are soaring and corporations and families are departing for more attractive states.

And the state decided to elect more of the same. The recent election results will only accelerate the migration of talent and taxes already departing in droves.

According to U.S. News & World Report’s states ranking, Connecticut ranks at the bottom with respect to taxes, economy, infrastructure and cost of living. It is important to note that New Hampshire and Massachusetts both ranked overall in the top 10.

Connecticut is clearly in financial disarray with no clear path to prosperity. Gov.-elect Ned Lamont has proposed tolls, moderate property tax adjustments and a willingness to reform the state pension dilemma. His ideas clearly resonated with the state electorate, but I suspect as always with this state it will prove to be nothing more than words.

Tuesday was not a good day for this state. We buried our heads further in the sand and elected the same philosophy that got us here.

David Johnson, Simsbury