A study in what it will take.

There once was a politician in office. The politician ran on the conservative ticket in a conservative district. The politician won the office and took over the governmental duties required by the office. A "Changing of the guard" happened, and the politician's party was in absolute power.

The politician gained a higher position within the party, one that had influence over what legislation would be voted on. After a while, and some money by special interest groups, the politician started blocking legislation that was wanted by the constituents, and started promoting legislation sponsored by lobby money.

At one point, the politician felt invulnerable, despite the expressed reservation coming from the constituents. Politician was quotes as saying about the constituents: "what are they going to do? Vote liberal?" It was a blatant disregard for the constituents. 

The constituents were dismayed. The rallied. They found the correct lobby and made a concerted push to have politician replaced. Not in the general election, mind you. No, politician was replaced in the primary.

Here is an article about how Courtney Rogers defeated Debra Maggart.


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