Are there ANY honest and decent Politicians out there anymore?

Question

Ones who would not sell their souls for a deal
Ones who make MOST of their constituents happy
Good FAMILY men and women with morals and values

John - it was your answer to one of my questions that prompted me to ask this question. I hope you have an answer for this one.

chaosjone...TOTALLY AGREE!

Jim W - good answer

Answer 1

There are a few. The problem is that politics in general tends to draw people who are narcissistic and have an over-inflated sense of self-importance. The last good person I remember in office was Jimmy Carter. He was a horrible president, but, overall, an honest and decent person.

Honesty and "being a good person" does not put people in office, lying and back-stabbing does.

As to who I think, of our current crop of politicians, is a decent and moral person:
Mitt Romney (possible 2008 Rep. presidential candidate)
Barack Obama
Bob Casey, Jr (senate candidate PA)
Jeanne Shaheen (former NH governor)
I like John McCain until he put party loyalty above personal convictions.
hichefheidi mentioned a couple more, who although I've heard of them, I'm not familiar enough to draw any conclusions.

“A statesman is he who thinks in the future generations, and a politician is he who thinks in the upcoming elections.” - Abraham Lincoln

The problem is there are far too many politicians and far too few statesmen.

Sorry I couldn't give you more Republicans. I've been more closely following Democrats this year, not out of a sense of party loyalty, but out of a need for a more balanced government.

Jim W did raise a good point. I support full public funding of elections. No PACs. No corporate donors. Get the "dirty money" out of politics and the dirty politicians will follow.

As for GWB, I agree that he would not sell his soul for a deal and that he is a good FAMILY man. The rest is open for debate...

Answer 2

Actually, we have two in MI. Both are ladies. Our governor who has been in politics for a long time, and her records are public...and a senator named Debbie Stabenow, who voted against the Iraq war (so did Carl Levin, also in politics for a long time) showing that she votes her conscience. She is trying to get legislation passed that will stop pensions from falling under bankruptcy protection. None of these people take soft money for re election, and they vote to represent the state of MI, not their own interests, or even their party interests. They aren't always in the majority, and they don't always win. But they always try for what is best for MI, they have been around as long time, and election after election, both democrats and republicans vote to keep them in their jobs. However, they are never the politicians that everyone hears about. Turn off the TV from time to time, and really research politicians voting records, and you can get a pretty good idea who is in it for the job, and who isn't. And remember, good family men and women come in all varieties...not everyone has the same definition of what is 'good', so define to yourself what that is, and look for a politician that supports that.

Answer 3

What would have to be done is make poltics a public service without it revolving around money and perks.It is the apathy of the majority that allows the mess to continue.

Answer 4

George W Bush

Answer 5

I think this is an impossible question because you obviously don't believe it yourself or you wouldn't be asking the question. Today is the world of God helps those who help themselves of others helpings!!

Answer 6

some one once said " Politics is the gameof Scoundrels"

Hope that answers

Answer 7

I'm starting to doubt that very much lately myself

Answer 8

r u crazy??? politicians and honest are antonyms!!!

Answer 9

YES BILL CLINTON

I'm sorry, let me re-phrase that,

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

Answer 10

No