The more of them that give up, the more the Republicans take over the smaller, less significant roles and then you end up with Republicans doing the districting, deciding the cases in the lower courts, twisting the law to suit their agenda. There are definitely blue states that went red this way. The population stayed blue, but didn’t vote enough in the little things and the reds took over the decision making and now you have a red state.
Local elections aren’t sexy or entertaining like presidential elections. Voters don’t become engaged. Yet, local elections will have the biggest impact on voters.
The more of them that give up, the more the Republicans take over the smaller, less significant roles and then you end up with Republicans doing the districting, deciding the cases in the lower courts, twisting the law to suit their agenda. There are definitely blue states that went red this way. The population stayed blue, but didn’t vote enough in the little things and the reds took over the decision making and now you have a red state.
Local elections aren’t sexy or entertaining like presidential elections. Voters don’t become engaged. Yet, local elections will have the biggest impact on voters.
Very strong argument. I don’t disagree. I would also add corporate sponsored lobbying into the picture you painted.