Power and Money are great corrupting influences.
When the country was young they met for a few days and went home to continue farming or whatever.
Todays politicians rule a small fifedom of Aides, and Secretary's. They have people coming to their office every day kissing their asses, they have lobbyists and free trips to foreign countries on junkets. Money for a sattelite office in the hometown, Travel expense accounts free medical and their retirement is their full salary for life. they would and do sell their souls to keep these great perks.
No truer words have been spoken. Thanks. From the first day(or minute) of election their main focus is on re-election.