"all politics is local" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: Variously attributed to Associated Press Washington bureau chief Byron Price, said to have first used this term in 1932, and to Chicago writer Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936). Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} all politics is local
  1. (chiefly US, politics) Ultimately, constituents and voters are concerned most about issues that affect their personal lives and home communities, and they vote accordingly. Wikipedia link: Barry Popik, Byron Price, Finley Peter Dunne Tags: US Categories (topical): Politics Synonyms: all politics are local Related terms: retail politics
    Sense id: en-all_politics_is_local-en-proverb-fiL--ZdK Categories (other): American English, English proverbs Topics: government, politics

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