I'm pretty sure politicians know what they are doing and know what it really means. They do it because of the huge publicity impact helps them get reelected. Th

I'm pretty sure politicians know what they are doing and know what it really means. They do it because of the huge publicity impact helps them get reelected. The incentives are misplaced for them to make decisions good for the people. It's our fault as voters for being swayed by these gimmicks.