2006-09-19 12:27:18 · 14 answers · asked by 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Fame, status, self-recognition.
2006-09-19 12:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Egroeg_Rorepme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only do the perks and power outweigh the money, but the contacts a person can make in office will help that person make a WHOLE lot more money upon the return to the private sector...just look at bill clinton and hillary...they were basically grifters before getting into office...
2006-09-19 12:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by jbbrant1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
I guess some people think they could make a difference, others are into the power and perhaps some like the prestige and the chance to see their name in the history books. If you're a Kennedy you don't have a choice. It's some kind of requirement. LOL.
Though honestly why does everyone supposedly want to rule the world? It looks like hard work.
2006-09-19 12:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some run as a way to give back and better the community
Some want the power and control
2006-09-19 12:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the perks out wiegh the salary by FAR.
Like me I work for the government pay is good but the PERKS!!!
none better and the private sector cant get what government employee can like STABILITY
2006-09-19 12:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by Xae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power!
2006-09-19 12:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vocation to help others, to save lives, to serve the community... a bit like George Bush but never to serve their own interest or the interrest of their best friends who own weapon factories and petrol companies
2006-09-19 12:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by The High Flying Freedom Frie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing left - power.
2006-09-19 12:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power...
2006-09-19 12:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by neofascistpriest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to make changes in what place they run for.
2006-09-19 12:28:59 · answer #10 · answered by Marg N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋