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Ranking of 10 worst states to live is entirely Republican, sparks backlash [View all]

CNBC’s ranking of the 10 worst states to live in 2026—all of them Republican-led—has drawn criticism from conservatives.

The broadcaster gave each state a Quality of Life score based on factors including crime rates, air quality, healthcare access, worker protections and civil rights laws. The Quality of Life category was one of 10 in the outlet’s annual America’s Top States for Business study.

Tennessee was ranked the worst state to live in after receiving a score of just 64 out of 290.

CNBC noted that Tennessee had one of the highest violent-crime rates in the nation, citing FBI statistics, as well as the third-highest drug-death rate.

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CNBC’s bottom 10 states for quality of life, from lowest-scoring upward, were:

Tennessee (64 out of 290)
Texas (78)
Indiana (82)
Louisiana (89)
Georgia (89)
Utah (95)
Missouri (98)
Alabama (99)
Oklahoma (103)
Arkansas (103)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ranking-of-10-worst-states-to-live-is-entirely-republican-sparks-backlash/ar-AA27MWBz

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Ranking of 10 worst states to live is entirely Republican, sparks backlash [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 22 hrs ago OP

Those New York elites 😉 CSNBC don't know nothing bout us!!! underpants 22 hrs ago #1

I guess I can see why they'd be upset, but it seems about right tk me. 3_Limes 22 hrs ago #2

As someone who lives in Indiana... bearsfootball516 22 hrs ago #3

I'm also in Indiana EnergizedLib 22 hrs ago #4

Yep Chi67 19 hrs ago #50

If only reality didn't have that stupid liberal bias EdmondDantes_ 22 hrs ago #5

Here is how Repulicans would rank states: DBoon 21 hrs ago #9

Lowest total taxes and laxest gun laws jmowreader 20 hrs ago #22

And harshest abortion laws. -nt CrispyQ 14 hrs ago #78

How can they do anything about crime MyOwnPeace 21 hrs ago #13

Where's Mississippi? tikka 22 hrs ago #6

That was my first thought, too! ShazzieB 20 hrs ago #25

This message was self-deleted by its author ShazzieB 20 hrs ago #26

And West Virginia? biophile 20 hrs ago #27

My very first thought on seeing the list Random Boomer 15 hrs ago #72

My family us from there exboyfil 13 hrs ago #80

Seriously r�is�n_dubh 8 hrs ago #88

Here's to the state of Mississippi fargone 15 hrs ago #68

Mississippi? fargone 15 hrs ago #69

It's so bad, they're now counting it as an Argentine province peppertree 12 hrs ago #82

I agree with Texas. We should be the lowest. LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #7

We're #2, but Abbott is trying hard to get us to #1 surfered 20 hrs ago #42

Amazing the way the red shithole states' leaders are always racing to circle the drain, isn't it? SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #46

Abbutt's ads and FB posts crack me up. bluesbassman 19 hrs ago #59

Agree... Texasgal 17 hrs ago #65

Facts and reality have a liberal bias. Coventina 22 hrs ago #8

What about West Virginia and Kentucky? The Madcap 21 hrs ago #10

Guessing It's A Reporting Thing modrepub 20 hrs ago #28

They left off the states of Misery, Confusion and Disaster, all of which are republican. Wonder Why 21 hrs ago #11

I don't see why they are upset. They got the kind of states they were hoping to get. Horrible was their goal. Solly Mack 21 hrs ago #12

I just love how the best solution is left off of Gov. Mike Kehoe's list (Missouri). chowder66 21 hrs ago #14

Where is South Carolina? stage left 21 hrs ago #15

I'm shocked Mississippi and West Virginia didn't make the list. SamuelAdams 21 hrs ago #16

There's always next year Nasruddin 21 hrs ago #17

next year danieljsf 21 hrs ago #18

*pretends to be surprised* sakabatou 21 hrs ago #19

We here in Tennessee say, 'hold my beer'. With Marsha at the helm we can get that score even lower.... Ol Janx Spirit 21 hrs ago #20

As a 25 year resident of Tennessee Farmer-Rick 1 hr ago #91

Reality has a severe liberal bias. Martin68 20 hrs ago #21

That's a weird list Ziggy Beans 20 hrs ago #23

I'd pick Georgia over Florida any day of the century. Ilsa 20 hrs ago #24

Same here. ShazzieB 20 hrs ago #35

North of the Atlanta metro is pretty nice. The Madcap 20 hrs ago #38

Lived in Marietta for 4 years Lifeafter70 19 hrs ago #49

If you want to live in FL, it pays to be aware. lark 19 hrs ago #53

You probably think culture is more than The Madcap 20 hrs ago #36

Weather is a big deal for me, as is the inconvenience Ilsa 12 hrs ago #85

When our older son was 8, he wanted to invent a time machine... 3catwoman3 11 hrs ago #86

Georgia has actual weather seasons misanthrope 13 hrs ago #81

It is! But we aren't getting snow every year like ten years ago. nt Ilsa 12 hrs ago #83

I can attest to TN being a miserable red shithole. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #29

The politics in those states are ATROCIOUS. NCDem47 20 hrs ago #30

These were CNBC's top 11 states for quality of life: highplainsdem 20 hrs ago #31

New Jersey is #3. Really?! FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #55

I would add Maryland in there somewhere. oberle 18 hrs ago #62

Not sure about Nebraska at #11 either. Dem_in_Nebr. 14 hrs ago #74

Memphis is the only US city to make the World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities List SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #32

This message was self-deleted by its author highplainsdem 20 hrs ago #41

Looks about right to me. bottomofthehill 20 hrs ago #33

That's a rational list Torchlight 20 hrs ago #34

Missouri (98) UpInArms 20 hrs ago #37

KC is ok. The Madcap 20 hrs ago #39

It is what is it. Keep voting for these f&cks, people Joinfortmill 20 hrs ago #40

been years since i have been to mid state tennessee. the boonies don't get much. sales tax was high. pansypoo53219 20 hrs ago #43

Not many surprises here. ShazzieB 20 hrs ago #44

Utah is absolutely great. valleyrogue 15 hrs ago #70

I know Utah is gorgeous, and I haven't even been there! 😄 ShazzieB 15 hrs ago #73

In others words these are the "Shithole States" Historic NY 20 hrs ago #45

And The South Shall Rise Agin! Mr.Bee 19 hrs ago #47

At this point anywhere in the US could be considered a fucked up place to live. twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #48

Another blatant example of why Truth Leans Left! eom Exp 19 hrs ago #51

No way are TX, GA, and UT are behind MS and WV biocube 19 hrs ago #52

Texan here. I am sure we are headed for #1. The Republican candidates for every office are disgusting human beings Whyisthisstillclose 19 hrs ago #54

Seconded by another Texan. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #60

Do not fret, you can count on Greg and the boys to get us over the finish line in short order. state of stupid 16 hrs ago #66

I say Misery for 98 Pas-de-Calais 19 hrs ago #56

no wonder they're angry... TalenaGor 19 hrs ago #57

Of course it pisses off the faux-conservatoid cult. Grokenstein 19 hrs ago #58

Impossible. TN scored In-N-Out now. miyazaki 19 hrs ago #61

There is only room for 10. Raftergirl 17 hrs ago #63

Wow Florida will be so disapointed. Oppaloopa 17 hrs ago #64

I wish Florida had made the list PCB66 16 hrs ago #67

Shame hibbing 15 hrs ago #71

Color me surprised. n/t SpankMe 14 hrs ago #75

The truth hurts Faux pas 14 hrs ago #76

I asked a trumper relative, CrispyQ 14 hrs ago #77

Who would've thought lax gun laws, 10 Commandments in the classroom, the right to get fired... Beartracks 14 hrs ago #79

Deregulation and anti-science/environmental policies decrease quality of life? You don't say. Anyone who expected Karasu 12 hrs ago #84

Trump should send in the National Guard progressoid 11 hrs ago #87

Ohio should of samplegirl 3 hrs ago #89

So, quick question... OldBaldy1701E 1 hr ago #90

Better watch out lonely bird 1 hr ago #92

No surprises there. mdbl 49 min ago #93