Hate to break up the love fest but I have a question. Can anyone here show me an elected official who does not lie and/or manipulate for personal gain. I would bet the only ones would be newly elected local officals. After a short time though they would probably be doing the same things as well. Power and money are corrupting, regardless of party or politics. And this has been going on since the beginning of our great nation. Do a little reading about our 2nd president, John Adams. The infighting and backstabbing of his cabinet was crippling. The election between he and Jefferson was as contentious as any modern contest. I don't hold out any hope, it's the nature of the beast. The best we can do is hold them accountable when we catch them (good luck with that).