> I don’t really understand the long term plan The long term plan for any lawmaker is winning the next election. Anything further in the future doesn't matter

> I don’t really understand the long term plan The long term plan for any lawmaker is winning the next election. Anything further in the future doesn't matter much. The long term plan for incumbents here might be building a large moat by regulatory capture. Maybe incumbents are helping lawmakers. Do ut des.