If someone decides to run for office, whether local, state or federal, they take an oath when sworn in to uphold & defend the constitution, but most are not doing that(& we know it). Most are fulfilling an opening in office for the power & money.
What's the point of taking an oath by raising your right hand & not upholding it? - Greed/power. I had to take this oath when I joined the Navy as many other active duty & retired vets have. I swore to it. It meant something. I certainly didn't do it for the $ or power at the time, but there are many who "brown nose" their way to the top. My husband has always said to make it as far as a general, there is always a lot of politicking done & ass kissing. Then when they retire they write books or chair some board of a corporation.
Many of our representatives are veterans who do NOT uphold this oath. They don't seem to have any morals or values & do whatever fits their own agenda or whoever tells them what to do cuz they are compromised.