It used to be that when politicians announced they were stepping down, you got a glimpse of the kinder, gentler side of politics — the joy of public service, the friendships made across party lines.
Now, though, I’ve come to dread learning why many politicians are packing it in — the threats to their safety and mental health, and how the job may not be worth the sacrifice. No longer are we seeing the best side of politics; we’re seeing the worst.
