The stupid, approximately 50% of the country don't always trust people they believe are smarter than they are and will often vote for someone they find more relatable. Another of the problem is the fact Americans don't vote. We have one of the lowest voter turnout records of all developed countries.

No one in their right mind would want the job! No matter what you do or say, around 50% of the people you represent are going to be steaming mad at you. And if you compromise, half of each 50% will still hate you.

Manipulation by rich people and corporations

Exactly! How did we get the narcissistic con man in the White House?

I repeatedly stated, when drumpy's nominations for the Suoreme Court were underway....in a land of probably half a zillion lawyers, judges, law professors, mediators, law writers, etc etc etc...THIS is the best we can come up with???