Elections are rigged and have been rigged.
Interestingly enough, back in 2004, eBay flew me to DC to lobby Congress, with 49 other specially selected eBay sellers (1 from each state), to prevent the online sales tax bill. It was actually a very good idea for eBay to invest in their own seller base to get this done. We worked in groups of 5 with one "professional" lobbyist. Anyway, I actually got to meet Congressman Tom Feeney of Florida (featured in the above video). I also met, then Congressman, Richard Burr. It was a 3-day gig that made me even more aware of just how that show is run. At the end of the 3rd day, the professional lobbyist actually asked me if I'd consider moving to DC to, basically, lobby "full time." I declined. I said "Dude, I can't be passionate about something just because you pay me to." He raised an eyebrow.
Anyway, the elections are hardly something I'd bet my life were legitimate... ever.