A Political Quiz

Hillary Clinton is the quintessential politician and likely will be elected the next Wizard of Oz.

Forget who -- just what are politicians? They seem almost like a different species, which would explain why so many of them end up doing time in prison, are embroiled in lawsuits, are called to testify before Congressional hearings, and are found guilty of bribery, corruption, extra-martial affairs and the general nastiness often revealed inadvertently on an open mic that mistakenly broadcasts what they really think about the little people they allegedly serve.

But besides pure evil, just what motivates them? And how much do you know about their world? Take this simple quiz to assess your political savvy:

True or False: 

_______Politicians are insecure egomaniacs interested in making money, spending money, gaining power, being famous, going to all the best parties, flying on Air Force One, meeting Hollywood celebrities, attending White House dinners and hobnobbing with visiting heads of state.

_______The most successful politicians who go the farthest are lying, cheating scoundrels who make secret deals to increase their power.

_______The path to greatness in Washington, D.C. depends on devising unique ways to hide the truth from the American people, like faking a head injury to avoid a Congressional hearing or invading a foreign country to distract attention from your impeachment.

_______Despite all the Botox injections, multiple homes, annual facelifts and vacations in sunny locales, all politicians eventually will die just like the rest of us, even Nancy Pelosi.