If you were interested in politics, would you prefer an executive job or a bit part throwing folding chairs for the World Wrestling Federation? The latter sends you to Washington, which might explain why both parties are having trouble filling the slots. In a new book, “The Metropolitan Revolution”, Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley explain that the growing paralysis in Washington, DC, with the Republicans and Democrats locked in an ideological death-struggle, is forcing mayors to step in to solve practical problems. Mr Bloomberg argues that cities are being forced to “tackle our economic problems largely on our own. Local elected officials are responsible for doing, not debating. For innovating, not arguing. For pragmatism, not partisanship.” economist/news/business/21581695-city-leaders-are-increasingly-adopting-business-methods-and-promoting-business-mayors-and-mammon
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:14:33 +0000
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