The Increasingly United States

“Hopkins is a sure-footed guide to the twilight of local politics, and he’s aware of the risks that these developments may pose.” ― The New Yorker   In a campaign for state or local office these days, you’re as likely today to hear accusations that an opponent advanced Obamacare or supported Donald Trump as you are to hear about issues affecting the state or local community. This is because American political behavior has become substantially more nationalized. American voters are far more