Across the country, there is a pattern: states with the most stringent shutdowns are also suffering from absolutely devastated economies. Ongoing lockdowns are responsible for killing jobs, putting people out of business, and creating a series of additional, long-term issues.
States run by Democrats are overwhelmingly suffering some of the worst economic crises. By contrast, most Republican-run states are open to some degree, hence the room for workers and businesses to return to operations and stimulate the economy.
In 2020, Michigan made headlines for being the state with some of the strictest lockdown orders. Now, Breitbart News confirms that the Michigan economy wrapped up last year in utter ruin.
The Fall of the Michigan Economy
Like many other Democrats, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has consistently maintained that her measures saved lives. In actuality, however, her measures crushed jobs, deprived children of their education, put people out of business, and wreaked additional forms of havoc.
In December 2020, Michigan lost 64,400 jobs; the Wolverine State also hit the negative milestone of the 11th highest joblessness rate in America. While Governor Whitmer claims that her measures are helping Michigan residents, Michiganders who are suffering in innumerable ways argue otherwise.
The people of Michigan are counting on us.
Let’s get it done.#MiSOTS21 pic.twitter.com/5IfgDuXkj0— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) January 28, 2021
Just earlier this month, the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) called out the Democrat governor. MRLA explained that Whitmer’s orders have caused over 100,000 workers in the hospitality and small operations sectors to face bankruptcy.
More Failed Leftist Leadership
The fallout in Michigan is just another example of what happens when Democrats are running the show.
Whitmer, who opted to keep her state of lockdown for month after month, never lost a single paycheck. Meanwhile, countless employees and business owners lost everything. As the Democrat governor talks about saving lives, she remains publicly indifferent regarding the lives that her measures have destroyed.
Tonight, I’m announcing Michigan Back to Work: my plan to help us grow our economy and get Michiganders back on their feet. We will leverage all of the resources of State Government to rebuild our economy back better. #MiSOTS21
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) January 28, 2021
Michigan’s return from economic ruin will take some time. It won’t happen overnight, but it will require an economy that is consistently open for business.
Governor Whitmer is far from the only Democrat governor to ruin her state’s economy and hurt the lives of countless residents. The governors of New York, California, etc., are right there with her in destroying lives with tried-and-failed shutdowns.
What do you think about the state of Michigan’s economy? How long will it take for the Wolverine State to recuperate? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
