Why limit the problem solving to the duration of the campaign? Why not let each person/party continue solving problems constantly with the help of their supporters and never give one group a monopoly on power over the others by finalizing the election?
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In an ideal world, politicians would actually care about someone other than themselves. Although we don't live in a perfect world.
Indeed, but caring isn't enough. We need social structures that allow caring people to act with influence rather than aggregating power to the most ruthless and shortsighted. I've found this (and the book it's based on) quite helpful in realistically understanding politicians and their dynamics:
I recommend the full book to anyone with the time and interest, but the video is an excellent introduction.