In defense of politicians: the expectations trap and its threat to democracy
In: Controversies in electoral democracy and representation
1. The problem -- 2. The sources of anti-politician sentiment -- 3. The public lives of politicians : do politicians pander? -- 4. The public lives of politicians : election (or ideology, or party) above all else? -- 5. The 2011 debt ceiling debate : a case study -- 6. The private lives of politicians : ambition and hypocrisy -- 7. The private lives of politicians : dishonesty -- 8. Rebuilding trust in politicians.