The list of corrupt politicians includes noted folk from all political parties. it seems that power begets greed in some, membership card notwithstanding.

What is all really shows is that congresspersons (House and Senate) keep getting re-elected based on name recognition and not for accomplishing anything other than getting face time on television. We all are to blame if we don't hold our congresspersons - regardless of party affiliation - accountable to DO something other than mimic what comes from the party's national leadership. If all you want is your congressperson to have a particular party affiliation - even if the person is a slug - then your "employee agent" in Congress is being paid not to represent you, but instead "the party." Which is more important?