Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the economist.

In New York, I'm John Fassman.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

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We're stuck though.

Cobb County sits at the heart of Atlanta's sprawling northern suburbs.

It's one of the richest and most populous areas in the state.

Politically, I would say I am a fiscally conservative, but more socially liberal.

I usually vote Republican, but there are certain issues that will make me swing the other way.

Stephen Lennhardt is a doctor and his office in a strip mall in Northern Cobb County is

festooned with pictures of national parks he's visited.

You know, I mean, I'm not going to just vote Republican down the line.

I'm going to look at the candidates.

So I do swing.

And it's voters like Lennhardt, who are open to being persuaded and splitting their ticket

that can swing elections.

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