As if those at the national level care any more what the regular folks think.
Think about it: If they were actually representing us do you not think they could have done at least SOMETHING in their decade in power to end abortion, secure the borders, reform the tax code and entitlements, rein in spending, get the federal government back within its enumerated powers and shutting down unconstitutional parts of the federal behemoth, restoring our First Amendment rights of free political speech and association, checking an out of control judiciary, etc., etc., etc.????????
I hear your frustration loud and clear - and agree with all of your complaints, they are mine as well. But, at the same time I've seen too many conservatives that walked away from the battle. They gave up, just when they should not have.
However, the one bright spot right now is, they are coming back - in almost weekly increasing numbers. Some have prior experience, most don't know anything yet. They will gain knowledge, and will make a difference - but those with experience help the most.