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"Homesteading" in Congress, made possible by reelection rates that approached 100% by the end of the 20th century, brought about a popular insurgency known as the "term-limits movement". The elections of 1990-94 saw the adoption of term limits for state legislatures in almost every state where citizens had the power of the initiative. In addition 23 states limited service in their delegation to Congress, with the general formula being three terms [six years] in the U.S. House and two terms [twelve years] in the U.S. Senate.
As they pertain to Congress, these laws are no longer enforceable, however, as a result of lawsuits filed by term limits foes including ousted Speaker of the House Tom Foley. In 1995 the U.S. Supreme Court overturned congressional term limits.[20]
Where rotation in the legislative branch has withstood court challenges, term limits continue to garner popular support. As of 2002, U.S. Term Limits found that in the 17 states where state legislators served in rotation, public support for term limits ranged from 60 to 78 percent.[21]
Question:
A 2012 Presidential candidate (could be (R) or (D)) during the general election campaign and says they will push for and institute Congressional term limits:
House of Representatives: No more than 6 consecutive terms and not more than 10 total terms per person (20 years total)
Senate: No more than 2 consecutive terms and not more than 3 total terms per person (18 years total)
Question:
A 2012 Presidential candidate (could be (R) or (D)) during the general election campaign and says they will push for and institute Congressional term limits:
House of Representatives: No more than 6 consecutive terms and not more than 10 total terms per person (20 years total)
Senate: No more than 2 consecutive terms and not more than 3 total terms per person (18 years total)
That's like saying "Why have bank guards? Bank robberies will still happen." It would cut down on the influence of special interests by taking away a Congressional representative's incentive to constantly seek reelection. Take away the overriding concern to be reelected and they will have more time to focus upon doing their duty for their state and the nation.Otherwise, what is the point? Bribery will still happen.
That's like saying "Why have bank guards? Bank robberies will still happen." It would cut down on the influence of special interests by taking away a Congressional representative's incentive to constantly seek reelection. Take away the overriding concern to be reelected and they will have more time to focus upon doing their duty for their state and the nation.
We have term limits. They are called periodic elections.
And, hopefully, you know this does not work. Maybe with absolute election reform it could; but we also need to have much, much more public interest...and this is a problem...
We have term limits. They are called periodic elections.
The last election certainly shows that it does. And I would agree that we need some election reform. But imposed term limits from above.... nope. Don't take away my right to vote for who I want to represent me in Congress.
Question:
A 2012 Presidential candidate (could be (R) or (D)) during the general election campaign and says they will push for and institute Congressional term limits:
House of Representatives: No more than 6 consecutive terms and not more than 10 total terms per person (20 years total)
Senate: No more than 2 consecutive terms and not more than 3 total terms per person (18 years total)
I would actually go for a far smaller term maximum, but I'd support term limits over all. In theory, it seems a legislator would have more inclination to be honest if they know their days are quite assuredly numbered. And even if they aren't, we avoid the lifelong politician with multiple lobbyist connections, ethics issues from corporate gifting and freebies, and that "screw the people, this is what I'm doing" mentality that seems to come with extended exposure to power.
Question:
A 2012 Presidential candidate (could be (R) or (D)) during the general election campaign and says they will push for and institute Congressional term limits:
House of Representatives: No more than 6 consecutive terms and not more than 10 total terms per person (20 years total)
Senate: No more than 2 consecutive terms and not more than 3 total terms per person (18 years total)
I would actually go for a far smaller term maximum, but I'd support term limits over all. In theory, it seems a legislator would have more inclination to be honest if they know their days are quite assuredly numbered. And even if they aren't, we avoid the lifelong politician with multiple lobbyist connections, ethics issues from corporate gifting and freebies, and that "screw the people, this is what I'm doing" mentality that seems to come with extended exposure to power.
Question:
A 2012 Presidential candidate (could be (R) or (D)) during the general election campaign and says they will push for and institute Congressional term limits:
House of Representatives: No more than 6 consecutive terms and not more than 10 total terms per person (20 years total)
Senate: No more than 2 consecutive terms and not more than 3 total terms per person (18 years total)
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