[Durus]

Ok I've read your thesis again and I'm a little confused in that you never suggest why these people are seeking office if the don't have any political philosophy or ideology.

[Zack Nguyen]

Ambition, power, a true desire to serve the public and give back, patriotism (like George Bush 41.) There are any number of reasons. Some listed above are admirable, but do not translate well into a coherent or visionary agenda when that is all the candidate believes.