Politicians govern against the will of the people because big donors, such as big agriculture, the Chamber of Commerce, and other businesses, make large contributions. Yet despite doing the exact opposite of what their rank and file constituents want, the incumbents keep getting sent back to DC: case in point, McConnell. [At least he won his primary; the general remains to be seen.]
The day more incumbents start losing primaries is the day the rest of the incumbents shape up. Unless and until voters take charge & start cleaning house, we’re doomed to get more bad governance.
Government today is for sale to the highest bidder.