You are now at Step 2

"The Cycle of Participating in Election Theatre: 

"Step 1. Vote for a politician who promises to do what you want them to do.

"Step 2. If your politician wins, pledge to hold them accountable. (You are here.)

"Step 3a. When you've gotten tired of the politician not keeping their promises, declare them a traitor to your party/movement and look for a new politician to support, OR

"Step 3b. Develop a cult-like devotion to the politician, and rationalise them not keeping their promises. Mourn them like a close relative when they leave office, and look for a new politician to replace them.

"Step 4. Go back to Step 1."

~ Spike Cohen