[burfog]

I really don't see "Entire Congressional Districts" losing anything. The whole point is probably to get more votes in congress. The more districts the better.

It's amazing and refreshing when a company breaks this costly trend. Relative newcomer SpaceX is already up to at least 5 states plus DC.

[lotaezenwa]

Once they gain a larger foothold on certain communities and districts, their incentives will change. As well as their ability to solidify votes in the affected states.

Kind of like how the electoral college system vs. popular vote system influences where presidential candidates campaign, I believe Raytheon will have a greater incentive to target one or two communities with a lot of sway at different political levels as opposed to several districts with little. It's cheaper to do and more cost effective.

Maybe I don't see it the way you do, but I do not see this as a net positive for communities whose sole employer is Raytheon. The measures I'm using are wages, employment, and quality of life.

[phkahler]

I want SpaceX in Michigan! Or even Wisconsin - launch over the great lakes.