Speculation - it could create better politicians through two means: (1) More competition for local immigration, which creates selection effects whereby the bet

Speculation - it could create better politicians through two means: (1) More competition for local immigration, which creates selection effects whereby the better run locales attract the largest populations and survive (2) Small local elections aren't subject to partisan MSM outrage coverage or social media virality. Local politicians more likely to emerge organically through legitimate community relationships and reputation, instead of how effectively they're able to stoke the national outrage. Local journalism is also more healthy and fact based, so perhaps more likely to get an informed outcome instead of an outcome driven by partisan tribalism.