Stryder50
Platinum Member
The ones I've known and worked with these past several years, through local GOP, are in that "1)." However many also tire of the constant attacks and strains upon their families and often wear out after a couple~few terms. Also there is the frustration factor that legislative politics can be a difficult process to make real gains in , and often the compromises being best one can do, aren't good enough to be worth the hassles.I agree with most of your post.
That being said,
Why do people run for office when they know their entire past will be exposed, or even lied about.
So why do they run for office.
I have two theories.
1). they truly believe in their heart that they can make changes ( make a difference) for the good of their Community, State, or Nation.
2). They know they can manipulate the system and their constituents and the gains (Power and Money) will outdo their past/current exposures, and it's worth it to them.
I don't see a different reason for people to choose Politics.
As for the "2)."; my experience is that most of those tend to be Democrats.