Considering a move to Atlanta...

[We People]

12. It would be great to add to the Dem population down here and until GA went "red" about 10 years ago,

I'd really encourage you to move here. GA used to have a Dem majority in the legislature, but now it looks like we're going to be stuck with Republican legislation, governors, and representation in Washington unless we have a radical reversal. Something specific you should look at, which I have seen for the first time, is this map. It depicts GA among the states whose gubernatorial leadership is opting out of Medicaid expansion for the entire state. The key is self-explanatory.

http://www.advisory.com/Daily-Briefing/2012/11/09/MedicaidMap#lightbox/1/

I wish so badly that I could leave this state for "bluer pastures" but that's not an option right now for me.

It may be worth it to you to move closer to family down here, and it would be great to have you. I wish you well in your decision, MANative.