No, they’re not. I have had 4 in my family and not a one was a politician. Three had nothing to do with them but the other one goes to hear them to get updates on certain security issues but has no other contact with them. If anyone had told them they had to deal with politicians they would have laughed in your face. I know others but have no idea about their dealings with politicians. Some may be but not all.
They would not be where they are if they did not navigate the political landscape at work very well. Add in the share holders they have to keep happy and every day is campaign season.
I’m mid level and it’s a mine field at times.