Im not familiar with the US type of government with local governments having power also.

Personally here in NZ weve just got our labour government for the 3rd term in again,in a minority coalition. I voted right because I consider labour far too extreme,wasteful of money. Theres no real incentive to work,its a low wage economy.

I notice labour appeals to those who dont like to think. Single line statements,big headlines,etc without any deep discussion or study.

Mike.e