Not only does the Capitol District represent the inside-the-Beltway crowd of our modern neo-fascist oppressors, led by His Holiness the Emperor Barack I (the Ignorant), the abused outer Districts represent the states far from D.C., in geography and in politics. Sarah Palin of Alaska and Jan Brewer of Arizona - they ARE Katniss Everdeen.
No they are not! Katniss does not in any way crave or want notoriety or fame, she just wants to be left alone to be herself. She rises to the challenge when needed, but never in any way craves to be in the lime light or to be a politician.
I am betting there are "Katniss" people out there in our population, and I pray one day someone like her will rise to the challenge and lead us.