Republican South grim solid block of poverty, why?

[iolo]

The title is trolling for readers.

No, I think not - it's talking about class attitudes in the US and shows what a fantasy equal opportunity is - but of course publishers push titles that get books attention.

[iolo]

wrong century,,but OK

Right for all centuries since the settlement of foreigners in America, as far as I can see.

[Flash]

Republican South grim solid block of poverty, why?

Census Bureau Poverty Level by Region (supplemental poverty level)

1. West (highest poverty)
2. South
3. Northeast
4. MidWest (lowest poverty level)