All Politics is Local by Meaghan Winter is an interesting political analysis of Colorado, Florida, and Missouri, comparing Democratic Party/left-leaning infrastructure in each state. The book sets Colorado up as the hard-fought, recently-won bastion of progressive politics, Missouri as a battleground, and Florida as a battleground leaning right. One of the most interesting parts of reading this book was that it felt remarkably personal, as a Floridian who knows the people and the fights cited. Overall, Winter emphasizes, above all else, that state and local level long-term organizing is crucial.
A couple of good quotes:
"It is difficult to tell a story about an absence [or nuance]" (p17).
"They weren't softened by certainty," (p181). This quote demonstrates one of the values in being a swing state- policy is thoughtful, bipartisan, and typically long lasting.
Thanks to my friend, Nina, for this recommendation.