The root problem here is that these arrogant, self-serving idiots in DC and many states believe that the welfare of the country is based upon their life-long holding of elected positions. They will do anything to remain in power.
That’s right. The longer Republicans are in power in Washington, the more they start behaving like Democrats, more liberal on social issues, bigger spenders, etc. But have you ever seen anyone get more conservative (socially or fiscally) after being in Washington for years?