[Mr. Jeeves]

I guess it’s just more proof that you don’t have to have an ounce of common sense to get elected to public office at any level of government.

All candidates are pre-screened for their loyalty to The Agenda. If they have strange personal habits, that's a plus - in case they need to be reminded in the future who they really work for.

That's The Agenda' proponents are so mad that Trump used his personal fame and fortune to sneak past the gatekeepers.

[Avalon Memories]

No, all candidates are first screened for their ability to raise money. I participated in some campaigns in the past and can tell you raising money is the overriding thing that the state and national parties use to decide if a potential candidate is "viable" or not.

I wish people in the general public, no matter their political leanings, would understand that people run for office to get rich. The higher the office, the greater the payoff. All the other perks are secondary to getting rich.

[BlackVeil]

All candidates are pre-screened for their loyalty to The Agenda. If they have strange personal habits, that's a plus - in case they need to be reminded in the future who they really work for.

100% correct and insightful.

[Concentrate]

That's The Agenda' proponents are so mad that Trump used his personal fame and fortune to sneak past the gatekeepers.

We shall see. Or not. Actually, I believe in him, which makes me an enemy of the state right off the bat. No comfy retirement for me.