In a move that reeks of political opportunism, some Democratic governors are trying to lure laid-off federal workers into government jobs in their states. These gestures may seem altruistic on the surface, but beyond the smiles and slogans, it looks like a performative attempt to score political points and lift the party’s abysmal approval rating. With midterms approaching, these blue-state leaders need to do everything possible to prepare. But there’s more to it than that. Their states and cities are floundering and losing thousands of residents yearly to outmigration. Perhaps they see a slew of unemployed government workers as potential economic drivers or future citizens who might help them avoid a nightmare scenario in the 2030 census.
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Governor Kathy Hochul has been the loudest of the Democrats promoting state jobs,…
