[HDThoreaun]

The problem is that the number one job of every politician is getting elected. Politicians have discovered that by refusing to rock the vote and shaking some hands they can consistently win as incumbents. That means that there is little incentive for them to actually pass laws. Combine that with the filibuster which is an easy excuse for why they never pass laws and we arrive at the current situation where no matter who you elect they cant pass any laws.