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Today’s political environment is thoroughly toxic. So, why does anyone choose to serve in government? Most people, presumably, run for office to achieve one or more goals. These could include serving the public good, achieving fame and positive notoriety, and obtaining more personal power.
Especially at the county and local level, some individuals run for elected office with a primary goal of becoming more widely known, as opposed to merely getting elected. City managers, attorneys, accountants, bankers, entrepreneurs, and service providers who’ve run for office have long since discovered that campaigning, in and of itself, is a viable path to public relations and promotion. A Cause in Mind
Some individuals run for U.S. Congress with a specific cause in mind. Even in those cases, progress towards other goals is still a factor. It’s certainly acceptable both to serve a constituency and to gain some recognition–two goals that contemporary professionals often pursue.
With even the best of intentions when they first assume office, many politicians can run afoul in a number of ways. Three insidious traps, among many others, include cronyism, profiting from insider knowledge, and capitulating to the mainstream press. Let’s look at each of these three traps. Cronyism
Suppose you’re newly elected to Congress. You want to do well. You want to ensure that your constituency is represented to the utmost degree. Many people along the way, undoubtedly, have helped you. And, that is where temptation lies. Certain individuals might ask for favors. Or, you will feel indebted to some people, even if they haven’t asked for favors.
When the opportunity arises to award a contract or benefit a vendor, the natural propensity of human beings is to favor who they know, who they like, or who those with whom they are familiar. Thus, objective criteria might suffer, such as, who can do the best job? Who has submitted the best proposal? Who has a proven track record? And, who can we absolutely rely upon time and time again?
Throughout U.S. history, from newly elected state senators to presidents, reliance upon cronies has come back to haunt politicians. This was the case […]
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