Yessiree Bob, I was elected to Congress to get re-elected! Do the country's business? Nah, that's so 18th century! From the Boston Globe:
The House and Senate agendas are packed with bills that, even supporters concede, have no chance of passing but that social and fiscal conservatives clamor for, like constitutional amendments banning flag-burning and gay marriage. By bringing them up, Republicans hope to inspire a constituency that has fractured in its support for President Bush and the party. They also hope to cast Democrats as obstructionists by drawing their plentiful "no" votes.Is it any wonder Congress is not well-looked-upon? God forbid it should do something meaningful, like exercise oversight of various less-than-virtuous activities the Administration has undertaken (Guantanamo? Torture? War profiteering?). These clowns don't deserve to be re-elected as city councilmen, much less Congressfolk.