Do politicians care about the American people?

Self is first and foremost. They care not for their constituents. They care only to be elected. Once elected, their sole purpose in life is reelection. Whatever it takes, lies, deceit, even truth if it will help. No, they do not care.

Some do. Some care very much about the country and want to see the American people live decent lives, have job and education opportunities, and feel secure that they will not lose their health, possessions or family.

And some don't. They are so hungry for political power that they wish someone to fail just because they are of a different political party no matter how much it will hurt the country.

It is really pretty easy to figure out who is who.

I sometimes wonder why anyone would expose themselves or their family to today's poisonous political atmosphere. 20 years ago it was tough, today it is obscene.

Its a sign of the times. Wealth is now seen as keeping others poor. That is the idea being put forth by the UN as well as our own government. It is being promoted that not only individual wealth is taking from the poor but also on a global scale. The wealthy western nations are supposed to distribute their wealth to poor countries. Wealthy individuals are supposed to distribute their wealth to those who are poor. The idea of the redistribution of wealth is part of the basis of globalization and global climate change which are both being used to control the wealth of nations and people. The result is supposed to be equalization of economies, environments, and societies. Most politicians are working toward that goal regardless of their party even though they have different ways of reaching that same goal.

Very few. In fact if this was a few decades ago they would be in jail. And if this were a century ago we'd be hanging them for treason. I view politicians as vicious predators, animals that will kill and consume you if you turn their back on them, that need to be kept in check and removed if they cause to much of a problem.

America chose its fate and they will have to live with the consequences of voting for an empty suit with black skin and a smiling face. They in the end will pay for their ignorance. It's just sad people who care about the republic get draggd into oblivion as well. Now I will be called a rascist.

No. They only hear from lobbyists with special interests. Only when people write and call about a bill or issue they really care about will our politicians listen. They know we voted them in, so we can and will vote them out. For instance the healthcare bill. It's defeat is crucial. I don't want the gov't or some bureaucracy anywhere near my healthcare! The gov't is incompetent and too big. They can't even do the cash for cars program right. You can imagine what's going to happen with healthcare. Write or call your representative.

Sure they do, that is why most get into politics. The problem arise when they believe they are the ONLY one who cares, the only one who can help the world, the universe depends on them, and because of that they most control the solar system. Sadly this grandiose attitude soon fails in their little office.

Interesting question. They are supposed to care about their constituents and the interests of their districts. Lately many seem to care more about special interests.

(check out the defense budget items that were not requested by the DOD or by the Pentagon, but which Congress has continued anyway -- even though nobody wants them!)

Finding a politician that cares about the people is like finding a liberal in Texas. Very rare, but there are a few.

No, first and foremost they would care for their political career.

But in doing so, they are not different from politicians of almost any other country in the world.

No, they have no care in them outside of themselves. All the American citizens are to the governement is an tax id number.