I thought that the President, and other elected officials?

Question

were suppose to be the voice of reason for every citizen throughout the country. Not just represent the elitists, and the religious right.

Your thoughts?

Answer 1

take what you said (all of which is true) and add it to what ayin (above) said and you get the perfect answer to your question.

Answer 2

The president is not intended to represent the citizenry by design. The house of representatives was supposed to do that. The president's job is to run programs created by the legislature, negotiate and sign treaties, and act as head of the military.