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| Washington, DC worst place in the US, say Americans - poll | Washington, DC worst place in the US, say Americans - poll |
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| In a new poll, Americans were asked to rate states on their “win percentages” in head-to-head matchups, and Washington, DC came in last. | In a new poll, Americans were asked to rate states on their “win percentages” in head-to-head matchups, and Washington, DC came in last. |
| The YouGov poll ranked states in matchups, but included Washington, DC, which many advocates have been pushing for statehood. | The YouGov poll ranked states in matchups, but included Washington, DC, which many advocates have been pushing for statehood. |
| The two states to rank bottom were Alabama and Mississippi, with each winning 38% of their matchups, respectfully. DC, however, ranked worst of all, only coming ahead 35% of the time, something pollsters markup to the heated political climate of the city. | |
| “Americans might be rejecting the political divisiveness it stands for – or could be protesting that it is, in fairness, not a state,” the report states. | “Americans might be rejecting the political divisiveness it stands for – or could be protesting that it is, in fairness, not a state,” the report states. |
| Voters appear to be fairly split on the issue of DC statehood with a poll from The Hill and HarrisX this month finding 36% in favor of it, 32% against, and another 32% without an opinion on the matter. | Voters appear to be fairly split on the issue of DC statehood with a poll from The Hill and HarrisX this month finding 36% in favor of it, 32% against, and another 32% without an opinion on the matter. |
| Another state to rank low in YouGov’s poll was New Jersey, which was third from the bottom at 39%. | Another state to rank low in YouGov’s poll was New Jersey, which was third from the bottom at 39%. |
| “New Jersey is often the butt of jokes, including for its occasional odor or for being the birthplace of The Jersey Shore franchise,” the report reads. | “New Jersey is often the butt of jokes, including for its occasional odor or for being the birthplace of The Jersey Shore franchise,” the report reads. |
| The states most admired by Americans came down to Colorado and Hawaii (69% and 65%), though most Americans tend to pick the state they are from or reside in when choosing a favorite. | The states most admired by Americans came down to Colorado and Hawaii (69% and 65%), though most Americans tend to pick the state they are from or reside in when choosing a favorite. |
| YouGov’s poll was conducted among 1,211 adults from March 12 through March 15. | YouGov’s poll was conducted among 1,211 adults from March 12 through March 15. |
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