It's not politics, yet. It's about the political pay scale.
A poll may be best, instead of comments.
My comment....if you don't like them or think they are not earning their seat...vote them OUT or run for office.
By the way, I've let my reps know this year(as in the past) where I stand with them.
When a rep get's funds or contract for an area...they get votes.
The root's of what congress is about have been lost....it's time to find them again.
note - it's funny that when times are 'good'...these facts are not mentioned...it's been like this for some time.