If you'll rely on money and political power, it may be a success for some but not for all. Popularity is one of them but that's also not enough for some times. In politics, the game is too hard for those that are entering it for the first time. Some do become successful on their very first tries and there were those that have been there for a long time and try to re-elect themselves but find no success. It becomes machinery to those corrupt politicians that they will use the money for their campaigns but even those that have willing heart still needs it too.