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• State vs. Federal Funding: Blue (Democratic-leaning) states often provide higher state-directed cash benefits (such as through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or state tax credits), while red states rely more heavily on federal assistance to bridge the gap.
• Underlying Causes: Red states generally have lower median household incomes and higher poverty rates, which increases the percentage of their population eligible for federal safety-net programs.
• Net Tax Contributions: According to data analyzed by organizations like the Tax Foundation and reports submitted to Congress, blue states tend to be "donor" states—paying more in federal income taxes than they receive back—while red states receive more in federal spending per dollar paid.
Low Income and Low IQ equal up to mental and physical inequity. And the winner is ----------------RED!