Republican economic policies have not helped the south. In fact, their policies have harmed the south.
The south's biggest problem is their hate for two things. Education and taxes. Until the south realizes that education is the best, fastest and most permanent way to economic freedom and it takes money to make money, the south will continue to fall behind.
The South's Economy Is Falling Behind: 'All of a Sudden the Money Stops Flowing'
They'll never get it. Their hate keeps them behind, while they vote against their own interests. i've lived there. You should here some of the people complain. For example HC. They don't get it when the bill comes due. How come they had to pay so much? Or how come this wasn't covered? How come they closed the hospitals? They never make the connection between that and Republican policies.
You're right. They've been voting against their best interest for years. It's been terrible to watch. Yet they blame all their problems on liberals or democrats. Who have nothing to do with their problems.
Or they just deny the facts.
They deserve the mess they live in.