Joe Barton has been there 28 years, is rolling in money and in a solid red, Joe Barton Friendly district. When he might have a credible opponent, he twisted arms to cut him out of his district where the opponent was a prominent mayor and businessman. He has millions and aligns all the local electeds with his million and donations to their campaigns. Every one of them is afraid to go against him. This is how people like McCain, Hatch, stay in office for years.
You never know how someone will be once in office for a while.
I don’t think *any* politician can be trusted - two party, tea party, third party or otherwise.
Eternal vigilance and all that.