That's a whole lot of mental gymnastics you went through.

Sure correlation doesn't mean causation. But it does mean something and when the difference is simply leadership and priorities then it's hard to refute.

I know what you're talking about - how ice cream sales and drowning are correlated but only because it also matches the weather and swimming stats.

Still though you aren't willing to admit even a little bit that Republicans give up their constituents wellbeing to sell it for a buck? Diabetes, poverty, homelessness and murder rate are all higher in their sections too.