Even though the presidential election won’t take place for another six months, it’s still “top of mind” for many of us. Every day there are hundreds of news stories about what the next four years may look like, depending on which candidate is elected in November.
A flurry of campaign visits are being made across the country by both parties, especially to states that have been hit hard by the economic recession. Midwest states seem to garner a large amount of attention, with Iowa and Minnesota being the most recent examples. My home state of Ohio has become well-known as a ‘battleground’ state and a ‘must win’ for any candidate to secure the White House. But how can states like Ohio leverage their status as a political bellwether to inform both parties on real economic challenges and successes? What can be done to ensure these issues and suggestions are not forgotten and have a voice beyond the election cycle?
