They are still career politicians.
I am completely against career politicians and the way Washington is run. You shouldn't be able to make a life long career out of a job that was originally intended to be a "service to the people".
I agree totally. But I do realize guys like trump, Perot and Eisenhower are the exception. Not everyone can go straight to the White House like that. You either need to be super rich or super exposed outside the political realm like Ike. Most have to step their way into it by virtue of past experience and climbing up the ladder incrementally.
Career politicians and insiders? Let's take a look just for good measure.
Kasich was elected in the 80s. And served over 20 years. Now is a governor. - yes
Bernie has been on Capitol Hill for 35 years. Before that mayor of Burlington Vt, before that was a bum protestor - emphatically yes
Cruz has been in DC for 3.5 years. Before that worked one term as solicitor general of tx and in private practice the rest of his career - not hardly.
Rubio has been in the senate for 5.5 years and his one term will end in January - no.
Jeb, Christie and some of their ilk - absolutely.
Trump - never held political office - no
Aside from rubios gang of 8 slip, I think he and Cruz have done everything they can while in DC including filibustering rogue legislation. 1/2 people can only do so much alone. They did what they could. I don't consider them nor Rand Paul the problem. They all fought the problem.