It is disappointing to see politicians making decisions for their people based on whether or not they will be re-elected as a result. The world needs leaders who will choose to do what is right, not what is most popular.
This from the Financial Times regarding the failed vote on the economic bailout package in the US House of Representatives yesterday:
Indeed, regardless of party, most congressmen facing difficult re-election fights in the November election voted against the legislation, with the two parties’ drive to win support focused on members in safe seats or those about to retire.
