I say yes. It is time to totally clean house. I think no more than 8-10 years If they can't get the bills they want passed in that length of time,maybe they should find other jobs.
2006-10-03 08:09:20 · 15 answers · asked by Jean R 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Definitely Yes, In MIchigan, US Congress Representative Peter Hoekstra campaigned in 1994 with the Republican Contract for America to limit himself to 5 terms of office. IN 2004; when he had reached his self-mandated term limit; he "FLIP-FLOPPED" on his campaign promise and is still in office.
Michigan has state mandated term limits for Representatives and Senators and it is beginning to open up goverment office to more people due to Politicians not being able to look at Public Service as a life-long gravy train.
For US Congress; the President of the United States is limited to 2 terms - 8 years in office. Limit House of Representatives to 8 years as well and Senators to two terms (12 years).
2006-10-03 08:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by goldmedaldiver 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i imagine it really is a good start up. there are a range of rationalization why those is totally no longer followed, yet when we do not dream, we can't flow ahead. when you consider that time period limits will require constitutional alterations, it truly is distinctly a lot useless as an theory. it really is too difficult to get that licensed. i'm disillusioned that Obama hasn't been better thorough in banning lobbyists in his administration; yet it really is a reality of life too. Compromises are continually needed. the different mission you face is that both activities have effectively gerrymandered the electoral maps in all states to make certain there is little probability of social gathering replace from election to election. lets do with far better suited techniques of electing our representatives in an exceedingly democratic way, truly than arbitrarily starting to be districts that assure an income to between both important activities.
2016-11-26 00:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by lofty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always been against term limits as I think some of our finest congressmen and senators deserve to stay. However, you see every two years a great desire by the nation to "throw the bumbs out" but then most are re-elected, because voters feel their particular member of congress is not the problem.
2006-10-03 08:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, we've had to deal with Ted Kennedy for far too long. This is a man who should've served a prison sentence for negligent homicide, yet the people of Massachusetts repeatedly re-elect him. He's become a figure head for the bad side of politics.
2006-10-03 08:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chris J 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with you and I would also like to throw the Line item Veto into the pot for consideration. This will put a stop to pork.
2006-10-03 08:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'd say yes, and an extension under voter approval possibly. Some of these people need to go
2006-10-03 08:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
One term 4 years and you are out!! No Career but service to your country. Besides who wouldn't want to hire a lawyer with that on his credentials!
2006-10-03 08:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
two terms for each house is reasonable
2006-10-03 10:39:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
two terms for senators (12 years), 6 terms for representatives (12 years)
2006-10-03 08:12:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
three terms for senate
four terms for house
2006-10-03 08:11:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋