The real problem is that a politicians reason for being, is to write laws and spend money.
A good conservative should do neither, that is why we have so few good conservatives.
I disagree. Getting reelected is the politicians reason for being. I believe most start with some simple and pure issue or cause and get prostituted sooner or later. Getting one’s name on a law and/or spending money have been traditionally successful for getting reelected. Our GOP leadership has been awful for years - gutless, inarticulate, wimpy, and panderingly ignorant. The whole bunch of them enjoy a lifestyle of elite detachment. I’ll continue to vote for conservatives - if I can find any. This year will be very sad. I was thankful to Rush today cause I thought I was the only one going appoplectic(s?) but I don’t want to start drinking again. As long as Rush is paid to channel my emotions, perhaps I have a chance.