[MRM]

Who keeps re-electing them? We do. About a third of eligible voters vote in Congressional elections. The average citizen, to say nothing of voter, gives Congress poor marks but loves his individual member of congress. That's because we keep re-electing people who bring home the bacon. Why do we act surprised when politicians act the way the voters condition them to act?

We need serious earmark and campaign contribution reform. It won't happen because the folks in Washington think it's a good idea.