We Love Michigan

More data from the Free Press' ongoing coverage of its poll of all things Michigan. It turns out that 88% of those polled said they love living here.

"No matter our employment status, income level, sex, race, educational background, politics or age -- doggone it -- Michiganders overwhelmingly agreed we pretty much love the state.
And the older we get, the fonder our hearts grow. Even the majority of those under 35, while a bit more pessimistic, are generally smitten with the mitten."

That positive attitude, however, is "tempered by the times."

"Nearly 1 in 3 Michiganders generally agrees that Michigan is 'a dying state.' And four in 10 said they recently thought about fleeing Michigan, mostly for job reasons. More ominous, a solid majority of younger residents -- Michigan's future -- have 'seriously considered' a move: roughly 40% of adults under 35. And one-third of Michigan parents with children under 18 expect their children to move to another state once they've finished their schooling."

Still, 88% love it here? I have to admit I'm a little surprised.