But it there much hope of doing so?<p>See this graph from &quot;Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens&quot; (via GMOs letter)<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;imgur.com&#x2F;Js79SMf" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;imgur.com&#x2F;Js79SMf</a>