Political institutions reflect who chooses to seek office. Well-meaning candidates coexist with people whose motives are less constructive. Being conspicuous or noisy does not establish a politician's power or importance. Assessing influence therefore requires attention to more than the loudest public interventions.
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Political participation and public noise
The loudest political voices are not necessarily the people with the most power.