I think there is something to this trend. Hard working, anti-tax people are fleeing the heavy D areas in CA, NY, IL, and New England. The result is they are bringing red votes to states that reflect their policy preferences. Many of these folks are the back-bone of this country's economic engine: the small business owner. Thanks to new sales channels, many of these entrepreneurs aren't bound to a local geography anymore and have the free to choose where they live and do business.
I'm optimistic that the spirit of Americans - freedom loving individuals who want to organize as families and want low taxes and regulations with high law, order and security - will continue to keep this country the premier place to live for many generations to come.
So I loved reading this article. THanks for posting it.