Marathon Pundit: Gallup poll: Illinoisans hate their state the most

Admitting complete defeat is the first step to a cure. Although like most of my 12.8 million fellow Illinoisans, I am eyeing the exit ramp. Perhaps soon, only public-sector retirees will live here.

From the Chicago Tribune:

Illinois residents think they live in the worst state in the country, according to a recent poll from Gallup.

Even though Midwesterners are generally more positive about their states, Illinois residents are the exception, with 25 percent declaring that it is "the worst possible state to live."

The particularly grim outlook of Illinois residents could be attributed to factors like high-profile scandals and high taxes.

Other Gallup polls found that Illinois residents have the least trust in their state government and are one of the most resentful about how much they pay in state taxes.