Any Poli-Sci Majors/Graduates/Ph.D.'s on Here?

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

The reason for this thread is because past Mayor/Governor/Senator elections, I'm pretty ignorant of the processes involved that make politics work. I have a general knowledge of districts and how the Electoral College works from Civics classes back in High School, but I'm clueless after that. So, this thread is for those of you who possess the necessary knowledge and expertise to guide the rest of us lacking knowledge on this next election cycle because I, for one, am tired of hearing talking points from anonymous cats on here and would rather go into this next cycle properly armed instead of voting for the lesser of two evils, or, to keep the Republicans out.

Any and all information is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.​

 

[Buddy]

Not a grad but things are gonna vary depending on your location. What exactly are you asking about? The Electoral process has nothing to do with lesser of two evils or keeping Republicans out.

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

Not a grad but things are gonna vary depending on your location. What exactly are you asking about? The Electoral process has nothing to do with lesser of two evils or keeping Republicans out.

That's what I mean. Considering where we are, now, that's how most of us vote. We need to be more aware and informed how to proactively move within the cycle to make the best choices that benefit us instead of simply reacting to what has gone before.​

 

[Buddy]

That's what I mean. Considering where we are, now, that's how most of us vote. We need to be more aware and informed how to proactively move within the cycle to make the best choices that benefit us instead of simply reacting to what has gone before.​

There's the process, and then there's how you navigate the process. #BothSides navigate the process appropriately but with a different narrative

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

There's the process, and then there's how you navigate the process. #BothSides navigate the process appropriately but with a different narrative

We need to know how to do that in OUR best interest for the best return on our investment. If not, we'll keep getting hit by Tariq-style posting, mis/disinformation, and dumb back-and-forth arguments leaving us ever more dissatisfied with the lack of progress we've had getting stuff done in our favor.​

 

[Buddy]

We need to know how to do that in OUR best interest for the best return on our investment. If not, we'll keep getting hit by Tariq-style posting, mis/disinformation, and dumb back-and-forth arguments leaving us ever more dissatisfied with the lack of progress we've had getting stuff done in our favor.​

I thought yall love them acronyms tho

Sounds like you're looking for local politics. The people involved will pit you up on game but be advised, they definitely have their own egos and petty bullshyt.

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

I thought yall love them acronyms tho

Sounds like you're looking for local politics. The people involved will pit you up on game but be advised, they definitely have their own egos and petty bullshyt.

Local politics may also be a HUGE factor that doesn't get the necessary attention, but those are location-dependent. As far as the acronyms, there's too many people calling themselves 'Black' to the point it's meaningless and that's as far as my adherence and understanding of them goes.

Example: Haitians have different concerns than Dominicans who have different concerns than Jamaicans who have different concerns than US. Sure, there's some overlap, but you get what I'm saying.​

 

[Buddy]

Local politics may also be a HUGE factor that doesn't get the necessary attention, but those are location-dependent. As far as the acronyms, there's too many people calling themselves 'Black' to the point it's meaningless and that's as far as my adherence and understanding of them goes.

Example: Haitians have different concerns than Dominicans who have different concerns than Jamaicans who have different concerns than US. Sure, there's some overlap, but you get what I'm saying.​

And Germans have different concerns than Brits who have different concerns than Polish and so on, but you don't see these acronyms there. In fact they voted for a 3rd generation immigrant with a naturalized wife, thick ass accent in all. And I never see them hollering cause someone on tiktok claimed their group is responsible for the accordion


Starting local and build up is a good look.

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

And Germans have different concerns than Brits who have different concerns than Polish and so on, but you don't see these acronyms there. In fact they voted for a 3rd generation immigrant with a naturalized wife, thick ass accent in all. And I never see them hollering cause someone on tiktok claimed their group is responsible for the accordion

That's got NOTHING to do with what I'm talking about, but point taken.​

Starting local and build up is a good look.

'Starting local' won't make sense to the audience I'm trying to get involved in this discussion. If they don't know who their own Mayor is, for example. Hell, they might not even have one and I am not one of the people who can help them navigate.​

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

Hopefully, this helps. If anyone with the education wants to offer more information, please do so......

Local Politics

Local politics can sometimes seem like a circus but in truth, they're extremely important. Local politics includes positions at the city, county and state levels. In this section we'll explore all of the different positions in local politics.

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[Neo. The Only. The One.]

Not a political science student but I worked in politics for several years.

Ask away. Just know that I support MAGA. I hope you don't have a problem with that.

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

This question may not be using the correct language to express what I'm asking, but basically, who in local government can influence the Senate/House in a State?​

 

[bourgeoisie tall freak]

i am but i don't get the question

at this point, i think it's you vote for either republicans or democrats. that's it. that's the game.

that abstaining shyt aint gonna do anything other than make one of those win
that green party shyt aint gonna do anything other than make one of those win

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Poli Sci undergrad and masters (American Govt and Political Parties/systems) grad but I refuse to talk politics on this site. You’re not gonna gain anything. If you want a level headed response, just go to political science subreddit and can guarantee your questions have already been answered

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

This question may not be using the correct language to express what I'm asking, but basically, who in local government can influence the Senate/House in a State?​

All dependent on the state. States like TX, Abbott has little power hence why he does the goofy shyt that he does. Patrick and Phelan have way more influence on state legislature and the power they yield. Massachusetts has a strong legislative body as well. But a state like Florida has a powerful executive branch compared to others.

Edit: to answer your question, very little. Even a city like NOLA drives its states economy and basically funds the mf but lawmakers in BR seem to go out their way to screw them over. You see it TX with Harris County and the takeover by the state of their entire public schools.