The people who get the extra powers, of course; it makes them appear important, and ensures that they keep a steady, large paycheck. It's basically the Prisone

The people who get the extra powers, of course; it makes them appear important, and ensures that they keep a steady, large paycheck. It's basically the Prisoner's Dilemma; they can screw us over for more money, and that aligns with their goals, so they do. The real problem is that, due to the way we vote, we're pretty much only letting people into office if they take the asshole choice in the first place.