“You know, it’s not such a great job. It’s not at all what it is cracked up to be.”

These are words of wisdom given to me in confidence by several current and former members of Congress. Though not one of those I spoke to on this topic, Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) offers a case in point. Hurd decided not to run for reelection because he realized he could make a far greater difference outside of Congress. So for many politicians on the Hill, their ability to get anything done is limited.