All Politics is Local

One of objectives of Democracy for America (formerly Howard Dean's campaign organization) is the support of progressives in state and local races. If you had any idea that the local races (mayor, city council, dog catcher) are below the radar of the parties, think again.

Here's a Houston Chronicle article on how the Houston Republican party organization is working to do the same thing. Take this as a warning shot -- the Republican objective is to institute a one-party rule in the US. Think 1933 Germany.