insider

the non-committed delegates align
with her who has their interests at heart
who's always gonna toe the party line
and never tear the status quo apart
invested in the way the system works
elections run in daylight pose a threat
they'll take the money and attendant quirks
their whole careers, they're in their donors' debt
democracy could spoil their cozy niche
and make them servants of the public good
instead of doing favors for the rich
expecting they'd do what they'd said they would
unceasing vigilance must be the fee
each generation pays to prosper, free