“Political representation is defined as the election of officials, who then stand in for, and speak for a group of their constituents in the legislature, for a set period of time. Unfortunately, moneyed interests, the threat of being “primaried” by the tea party lunatic fringe, and other factors have dismantled this process. Over the last few years, and certainly for most of the Obama Administration, Congress has had a low approval rating – so much so that they have been nicknamed the “Do Nothing” Congress. These elected officials have been voting in lock-step with each other, and often opposite the opinions and desires of the American people. Consider the public’s desire to implement some degree of regulations on gun use in this country (In 2012, 54% wanted more strict laws, and 90% wanted to expand background checks), and Congress’s unwillingness to even deliberate on the matter. Thus, the questions have to be asked – Who are these congressional members really representing? What values do they represent? Who do they really speak for? What issues do they advocate for? What segment of the American populace do they look like?