"Local" doesn't give anyone a pass. Vis http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30830360/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

He has since been convicted but not yet sentenced. I can't believe this guy kept getting re-elected. Obviously not enough knew the truth. I have also witnessed some local road commisioners being a little...umm..let's say less than above board with township rock.

However, I still feel that local is better.