Running for political office is the same as competing on a reality show. The more outrageous things you say the better your chance of winning. It's not about ideas, it's about popularity.
Truly sad that this is how our leaders are selected.
There should be no such thing as a career politician. It's should be a part time job with little modest pay. It should not make one able to gain from lobbiest. It should be a job of burden , for the people. I believe it should be people of the scientific community , but really any expert on historys, sciences, he'll even the arts and diverity.