California is the 5th largest economy in the world. Let's be real, Republicans are just seething that a place with liberal political policy is so successful. The closest they've got is Texas which is propped up by the very liberal cities and honestly will eventually turn blue with the current population trends
California is the 5th largest economy in the world
When you think about such a figure, don't forget that this is mostly vapor money. Not many real goods or real services come from there. Only virtual stuff is bringing such money into that part of their country.
In the event of any kind of war, that flow of money might thin out or stop.