In America there is a division of politicians into wire-pullers and blowers; under the voluntary system the member of Parliament would be the only momentary mouth-piece--the impotent blower; while the constituency-maker would be the latent wire-puller--the constant autocrat.
Bagehot critiques the political dynamics in America, highlighting the roles of politicians and their influence on governance.
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