Then there’s the ongoing debacle of the “Great American State Fair.” ... Held on the National Mall, it was supposed to feature exhibits from every state, along with a giant Ferris wheel, carnival rides, movie screenings, concerts, and military flyovers.

What’s missing from all of this?

People.

At least ten states—Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Pennsylvania—have confirmed they will not officially participate. ...

Even Fox News has struggled to put a positive spin on the dismal attendance.

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