Writers tell stories better, because they've had more practice, but everyone has a book in them. Yes, that old cliche.
As far as your personal goals are and what you actually want to do with your life, it should never have to do with the government. You should never depend on the government for your retirement, your financial security, for anything.
In every election in American history both parties have their cliches. The party that has the cliches that ring true wins.