In normal times, political institutions generally reflect the members they serve. In theory, a legislative body reflects the combined wisdom and experience of its elected representatives. And those representatives, again in theory, reflect the views of the citizens who elected them. The same can be said of virtually any organization, whether a labor union or a political party.

But every now and then, those in the leadership positions of political institutions, for whatever reason, become disconnected with the very people they purport to represent.  Read more >>