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A critical concern raised is whether these shifts are reversible. The panelists suggest that once a state or city succumbs to high taxes and declining infrastructure, restoring its vitality becomes extremely difficult. They cite examples like California and Illinois, where economic decline and political entrenchment make reform challenging.
Despite some optimism that voter dissatisfaction could eventually bring about change, the reality remains that deep structural issues—public-sector union dominance, ideological pursuits, and fiscal mismanagement—pose significant hurdles.