Really?
Richest states (areas)
1. Washington DC
2. New Jersey
3. Connecticut
4. Maryland
5. Massachusetts
6. Alaska
7. Minnesota
8. Delaware
9. California / Virginia
Poorest states:
1. Mississippi
2. West Virginia
3. Alabama
4. South Carolina
5. New Mexico
6. Kentucky
7. Idaho
8. Arkansas
9. Montana
10. Maine
Well, it would seem that liberal states are also the richest states and a lot of conservatives states are in the ranking of the poorest states. Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi are among the 10 most conservatives states.
In fact, if you view moderate and liberal 10 biggest states, Alaska (M), New Jersey (M), Delaware (L), Washington DC (L), Connecticut (L), Maryland (M), Massachusetts (L), Minnesota (not in the top 10 but also a liberal/moderate state, governor DFL, lieutenant gov DFL, 2 senators DFL, house delegation 5 DFL and 3 R, since 1980 they have voted for the democratic candidate for president), California (M/L).
Virginia, according to the poll has 39% C, 37% M and 20% L
Now looking at the poorest states, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Idaho are in the top 10 conservative states, but West Virginia 44% conservatives, South Carolina 44% conservatives, New Mexico 39% C, Kentucky 41% C, Montana 44% C, Maine 36% C
Sorry, but on evidence, the Richest states seem to be more moderate/liberal states and the poorest states conservative, or more conservative states.