This is everyting that is wrong with the electoral system in the US and the attempt (often successful) of many people to buy elections. It's one thing when you

This is everyting that is wrong with the electoral system in the US and the attempt (often successful) of many people to buy elections. It's one thing when you live in an area, vote in it, and work at that level. It is another when you have no real connection to an area, have no real idea about what the struggles of the peole in that area face, or their local issues, but are willing to do anything you can do influence who they vote for because of your desire to change things nationally for your own interests.