Mike Lawler: “New York leads the nation in outmigration for a reason.”

“And I think upstate New York in particular will see a benefit. But here's the fundamental problem. Kathy Hochul can point the finger at that. New York leads the nation in outmigration for a reason. It has nothing to do with the weather or tariffs. It has everything to do with the high cost of living, the high cost of doing business, the declining quality of life.” (09:36–09:40)

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