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10 Steps to Finding the Best Places to Live

By Diane Schmidt, About.com

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Step 8: What About the Political Climate?

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Think about the way you live, what is important to you and the values you take with you. Ask yourself if you prefer a conservative climate or a more liberal one? How does the city or county usually vote? How important are local politics? Is the social structure of a city or neighborhood important to you?

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