What is the root problem in US politics?

The intractable monkey-wrench in the American political system (Congressional politics) is gerrymandered congressional districts and an ill-begotten primary system. read more

The root problem in US Politics is the ever increasing use and sophistication of Saul Alinsky tactics in politics. Alinsky is known as a the godfather of modern day community organizing for his unrelenting attacks on capitalism and the successful. read more

the root problem is multi part; money in politics, gerrymandering, revolving door between legislative office and corporate lobbyists. another major issue is treating politics like a team sport. in the end though it all comes down to money. corporate interests being able to write laws and have them passed is a major problem. read more

Nothing as big and complex as politics has a single"root," but yes, it's a central problem. Too much money. In virtually all cases, successful politicians will have raised huge amounts of money for their campaigns, and these numbers are skyrocketing. Cost to win congressional election skyrockets. read more