I would not vote for the mayor. It's not just because he didn't invite me to dinner, but because on my way into town from the airport there were such enormous potholes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker links basic public services like road maintenance to voter trust.
- In plain terms
- Poor infrastructure matters more than social invitations in politics.
- What can you take from it?
- Governance is shown in public services.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader trustworthy?
- How do you judge local officials?
Another view
It prioritizes material needs over other policy issues.
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