Holding Office Solely To Do As The Party Dictates - Above the Law

Holding Office Solely To Do As The Party Dictates - Above the Law

Why do people run for powerful federal offices? I’m not talking about running for the local school board. Well-intentioned people run for school board for entirely logical reasons. But why do people run for the Senate or the House of Representatives? You would hope the answer is: “To do some good.” I don’t believe it anymore (if I ever did). Earlier this month, with the exception of Thomas Massie of Kentucky (who’s accustomed to primary challeng…