The governor of Louisiana asks the president of the United States to reform the national flood insurance program so that residents of coastal states like Louisiana would pay less money to be protected from hurricanes. The governor is engaging in __________ politics.

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The governor's request to reform a national program is an example of wholesale politics, which involves seeking benefits for a large group of people or an entire region. The focus is on policies that affect the broader population, rather than small, specific interest groups or constituents (retail politics). The request is not limited to Louisiana alone, but rather applies to all coastal states facing similar risks, making it a systematic issue rather than a local one.

The Governor of Louisiana Asks the President of the United