The Political Future of Local Exurbs
Four years ago, pollsters predicted that outer suburbs-- or "exurbs" -- across the country would become a bedrock of Republican votes. But elections in 2006 revealed these communities to be more "purple" than many people thought. We explore the political identity of local exurbs, and how issues like the sub-prime crisis are likely to affect voting patterns.
Guests
Reporter, The Washington Post
Director, Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech in Alexandria, Virginia; and Associate Professor, School of Planning and International Affairs, Virginia Tech
Joint Fellow, Center for American Progress and The Century Foundation; Co-author, "The Emerging Democratic Majority" (Scribner, 2002)
CEO/ Partner, McLaughlin & Associates
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