The American political process has four stages: money primary, party primary, general election, and lobbying. The will of the public often doesn't get expressed

The American political process has four stages: money primary, party primary, general election, and lobbying. The will of the public often doesn't get expressed into policy because: 1. By the time the average citizen can play a role in the process, the remaining choices agree on many if not most important issues (see Obama vs. Romney). 2. Even if the public elects an official who promises certain policies, they can always be swayed later by lobbying (see Obama on privacy).