Have ya ever read Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku? The premise of the manga is that international diplomacy is settled on the mahjong table, with real-life politicians depicted as masters of mahjong. and from that concept it gets pretty fucking ridiculous and fucking awesome. It's also this artist Art style reminds me of it.
Why yes, because by being the bigger douchebag, the higher your chances of getting elected.
Seriously though, quite the accurate portrayal of politics as far as I'm concerned.