The "goes to Washington" part of the title should indicate that this book has a little to do with politics. 
 I liked the way the story stayed clear of labeling conservatives and liberals, but still was able to illustrate the dangers of obsessive religion at the expense of reason and ethics. Whether your faith be in God or science, neither is complete without a sound grounding of compassion and empathy. 
 I also enjoyed watching Kitty come out of her "I'm not an alpha" shell a little more. Guided by Alette, the scary strong lead vampire of the city, Kitty's leadership ability, if it hasn't come out yet, at least is no longer buried.