Local government controls your roads, schools and utilities − but that doesn’t mean the US president doesn’t touch your life in important ways
When it comes to the November election, races up and down the ballot have distinct and profound effects on our lives.
The top of the ticket often gets the most attention. Alex Brandon/AP Photo
“All politics is local” is a common refrain – and yet, it is also true that the president has some unique powers.
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