Letter: Tale of Two Midwest States

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"Right vs. Left in the Midwest," by Lawrence R. Jacobs (Sunday Review, Nov. 24), comparing the divergent political paths of Minnesota and Wisconsin, comes at a time when more empirical evidence is needed in national policy making.

Since 2010, Minnesota has been carrying out more Democratic-driven policies while Wisconsin has been held behind by a "rigid anti-tax dogma." The last three years have begun to show the consequences of each path, as Minnesota creates more jobs, better schools and covers more residents with health care.

This is practically the list of topics that are continually fought over using primarily political beliefs in Washington.

Mr. Jacobs is spot on in his call for more "evidence and common sense" in our political debates, especially when American livelihoods and quality of life are at stake. The comparison of the two states shows that the results of good governance go beyond political ideology, an idea that voters should always keep in mind.

JAMES LEY
Washington, Nov. 25, 2013

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