I’d like to see a new sort of approach: a party with a short, focused platform (no abortion, no tax increases, whatever) and the party will support and fund ONLY those candidates who PERFECTLY adhere to the platform. Any back-stabbing, deal-making, or dishonesty means you get ousted from the party and you get no support. Fulfilling campaign promises and adhering to principles ought to mean something.
Congress
where people spend millions
to get a job that pays thousands (supposedly)
As much as I like what you wrote, the ‘perfect’ candidate doesn’t exist. NO ONE ever conforms perfectly to a platform, because we’re all different. Unless you can find a bunch of people who can THINK EXACTY ALIKE, the point is moot.