Not all who hold power fall prey to corruption and not all who are corrupt seek power, so which is the biggest source of our problems in government? I think the former. Too many good politicians have become turncoats. Whereas, those already corrupted often have a difficult time getting elected with their bad reputation and earn a living in smaller crime circles.
Corrupting power and corrupted power-seekers- two sides of the same coin.
All this should give the Repubs a home field advantage, but for the great number of their “leaders” that are no better.
Yes, they are related but . . .
Not all who hold power fall prey to corruption and not all who are corrupt seek power, so which is the biggest source of our problems in government? I think the former. Too many good politicians have become turncoats. Whereas, those already corrupted often have a difficult time getting elected with their bad reputation and earn a living in smaller crime circles.