Originally Posted by 1L-Deferred

Well, they have to first get re-elected to do anything. Do you honestly expect someone to sacrifice their career/job to benefit a bunch of people who in return can't help them? They're not some altruistic Jesus freaks out to save the world. They have a family, lives, and self-interest to keep their jobs.

Who cares what their motives are. Just focus on what you need to do. Fight for what you want and deserve.