When politicians vote in a particular way in order to win reelection, their behavior is best described as

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When politicians vote in a particular way in order to win reelection, their behavior can be described as instrumental, meaning that they are using their vote as a tool to achieve a specific goal (i.e. winning reelection). This behavior can be ethical or corrupt depending on the specific circumstances and motivations involved, but neither of these terms accurately describes the behavior as a whole. Additionally, the term exceptional would not be appropriate as this behavior is relatively common among politicians who are seeking reelection.

When Politicians Vote in a Particular Way in Order to Win