I can't get interested in local and state politics. National politics is what I really like. While looking at the states, one by one, I have discovered some interesting and surprising things.
New England, for example, consists of six tiny states with declining populations and influence. At one time they were the backbone of the union intellectually, politically and economically. At the time of the Revolution the British were amazed at the wealth of the area. Alas, this is no longer the case. In fact, the number of congressional districts has actually declined. Presently, they have 22 representatives.Over the years they have become increasingly radicalized to the point where not a single representative is Republican. 21 of the rest are Democrats and one is a socialist.
I wonder if this is about to change. Will the Republicans be able to pick up at least a few seats?
To my amazement, I discovered that I was hard pressed to name the six New England states. I wonder if others will find the same problem.
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I have to admit I too am nowhere as intested in local politics. All the same, I bet local politics has greater impact on most of my day to day activiites than does politics at the federal level.
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