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Just South of Big Beaver

If I lived in suburban Detroit, I'd be tempted to accept the invitation I just got from a candidate there, if only because of the ...

If I lived in suburban Detroit, I'd be tempted to accept the invitation I just got from a candidate there, if only because of the place names:

"I am hoping to see everyone at the awesome election night party my campaign staff is planning at the Spectadium on Livernois (just south of Big Beaver) in Troy!"

On the other hand, if I lived in suburban Detroit, none of this would sound quite as exotic.

Alan Greenblatt is the editor of Governing. He can be found on Twitter at @AlanGreenblatt.
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