💬 Opinion 2d ago · Melissa Mackenzie

The Spectacle Ep. 408: Why Good People Quit Politics

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The Spectacle Ep. 408: Why Good People Quit Politics
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What does it take to run for public office, and why do the best people for the job often decide to quit or avoid the position altogether? (RELATED: Cautionary Tales: What Can November 2025 Teach the GOP About November 2026?) 
The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay explore this question and explain what it takes to be a legislator, and how principled leaders often quit due to the discouragement and scrutiny that takes place. Melissa and Scott highlight traits of successful

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