Since the time of the first President of the United States to today, executive power has steadily grown to address crises, a changing electorate and evolving interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. Generally speaking, the Central Illinois congressional candidates this year agree the House and Senate roll over too much for the president. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said that is the case for every president he’s seen in his past 10 years of office.