You will have to have money and influence in this Country.   I already know that I will have to fill out an application for US President.   I know that I will have to pay $1,000,000 dollars in addition to the application fee.   All it takes to become a successful member in Politics is money, influence,  and support from the Community at large.

If I want to run for US Senate,  I will have to pay an application fee plus an additional $500,000 dollars.   I will have to hire someone to perform a Needs Assessment of the people inside of the City, State,  and Country.  Running an honest Campaign is based on the needs of the people.

You cannot have a criminal record.   You cannot have anything pending against you in any way to become a successful member of Congress.  Too many pending litigation against you, will hurt your chances of winning and being successful in Politics.  Even the things that we say out of our mouth will get us into trouble.   Matthew 12:36-37 says: For every idle word men may speak will go against you in the Day of Judgement.  By your words you will be justified and by your words,  you may be condemned.