An elected representative who’s term limit is coming up wouldn’t have the same incentives.
I think this proves too much. If elected representatives only follow self-interest, then democracy is pointless to begin with, because any representative once elected will simply obey the highest bidder. Democracy works to the extent that people vote for representatives who represent the people’s interests, which do reach beyond the term limit.
I think this proves too much. If elected representatives only follow self-interest, then democracy is pointless to begin with, because any representative once elected will simply obey the highest bidder. Democracy works to the extent that people vote for representatives who represent the people’s interests, which do reach beyond the term limit.