Here's a question for the fledgling politician. If elected, which of the following would MOST guide you decision making on matters of policy?
- Your own views about what is best for your constituents
- The views of those who supported your election
- The views of all residents including those who don't vote and may strongly disagree with you
Said another way, are politicians elected to do what they think is best, or to do what the majority wants them to do (even when the majority is wrong in the eyes of the politician)?
Oh, and here's one more question better suited for a candidate for the senate than governor, but as long as the politics door has been opened ......
What should a senator do when, in his own opinion, a matter is good for the country but bad for his local constituents? In other words, should congressmen be held accountable for protecting the entire country, or just their districts?