National politics are important and we should pay attention. In our desire to engage in national debates let our politicians not forget about the needs of Michigan. Each of the parties has their mantras, beliefs, pulpit topics, and party line requirements. Money is flowing in and its likely to become a very contentious race. What we don't want to do is forget the needs of Michigan.
First, localized government is more responsive to the needs of the people. Each individual vote makes a difference in the process of government management. While we may not always feel connected to national politics we should feel connected to our local politics.
It should also be important to note that our politicians work for people who adhere to both parties. That means Republicans also work for people who vote Democrat and Democrats have responsibilities over people who vote republican.
We are not voting for one side or another as much as we about the needs of our state and the needs of Michigan people. Thus, local needs should really filter through the process and national party politics should be tapered by local needs.
Michigan has work to do in terms of its education systems, attracting investment, equality, small business, and bring back high paying jobs. We are centrally located in the Great Lakes and haven't truly mastered our geographic location and state skills to reconnect and compete on the global market. While national politics influences our local needs it is our local needs that should be part of our national politics.
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