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by bearcobra 2255 days ago
One of the problems that creates is only certain types of people can afford to go into politics. Improving the pay for staffers might go a long way to reduce some of the revolving door cycles that many people find so distasteful
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I don't see how it helps.

The expensive part is GETTING elected, not serving. If you don't have the resources to win, the salary doesn't help you.