the driving factor of MOST politicians is RE-ELECTION.....for whatever reason....good/bad or indifferent.....
So, if I'm understanding you correctly, yes, it's political suicide to turn your back on the very people that got you elected.

I get mad when politicians don't follow through. My recourse? Take away the very thing that they need - my vote. The thought of re-election will make politicians do MANY things.

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