Originally Posted by SteveZ

Firs of all, that's why primary elections exist. That's the first shot to get the incumbent out. After that, it becomes a question of guts. Would I vote for someone who is counter to my way of thinking? Yes, as long as the person is not party hack and lapdog! For two years, a change sometimes has great value and eliminates stodgy thinking. The real key is to get them in-and-out before they learn how to get rich playing all of us.

Second of all, if there are good legislators, why is there a composite <20% approval rating?

Can anyone name me five in Congress worth a retirement plan?

There is nothing wrong with the two or multi party system. There is a problem when the party leadership has more power than the voters.