The biggest problem is that politicians just can't relate to the average american. Many politicians come from a priveledged background and have never had to deal with the issues that the average american deals with every day.

The second problem is that all the politicians care about is money. Whoever is donating the most to their reelection campaigns are the people that get their support. It's really that simple. I contribute to D.R.I.V.E just for this reason