Look at the latest escapade from Iowa State Legislator Lindsay James, who, in a swift and unapologetic embrace of her political ambitions, has managed to miss over half her votes in 2025—all while campaigning for Congress. This brazen abandonment of her responsibilities as a state representative is not merely a misstep; it’s a glaring indictment of the political machine’s modus operandi, especially on the left. The establishment loves to tout the nobility of public service, but actions speak louder than words. When it comes to actually serving constituents or fulfilling the job they sought, it becomes painfully clear that many on the left are more concerned with their career trajectories than the needs of their electorate.

Interestingly, the GOP immediately seized upon this glaring hypocrisy, but let’s not kid ourselves—parties like to engage in a reality contest to see who can be the bigger hypocrite. This is nothing new; the playbook is ancient. We see a familiar pattern when those with grand ambitions prioritize their political capital over fulfilling their obligations. The irony is thick—while James is preoccupied with chasing congressional dreams, Iowa taxpayers are left high and dry. It fosters a dangerous narrative: that politicians can abandon their posts as long as they’re busy trying to climb the ladder of political success. Are they truly in it for the people, or merely for their Instagram likes and future fundraising prospects? The fact that mainstream media glosses over this scandal as mere ‘politics’ is a grim reminder of their complicity in fostering a narrative that shields liberal elites, regardless of their failures.