In Washington there’s a term that describe what happens to newly elected, idealistic politicians: Potomac Fever. Once they get to DC they quickly learn to adhere to the old adage “to get along, go along”. They take up residence and get used to the perks of office, publicity and power. The soon become creatures of the system and forget all about those “hicks” back home that voted them into office. The transformation is complete, in short order.
” In Washington there’s a term that describe what happens to newly elected, idealistic politicians: Potomac Fever. Once they get to DC they quickly learn to adhere to the old adage “to get along, go along”. They take up residence and get used to the perks of office, publicity and power. The soon become creatures of the system and forget all about those “hicks” back home that voted them into office. The transformation is complete, in short order.”
Best argument for term limits I ever read.
That process takes a few months. At least it did in the past. I think these guys are faced now within a few days with the wealth possibilities of corruption and the impossibility of advancing within the Congress if they don’t play the game. Remember almost all of them are the sort of people who are drawn to become politicians.