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Local government controls your roads, schools and utilities − but that doesn’t mean the US president doesn’t touch your life in important ways

  • Written by Zoe Nemerever, Professor of Political Science, Auburn University
Local government controls your roads, schools and utilities − but that doesn’t mean the US president doesn’t touch your life in important waysThe 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.

I am an expert on state policymaking, and I’m teaching presidential politics at Auburn University during this election season. Researching...

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