I believe that it’s time for term limits for members of the United States Congress. Nine terms in the United States House of Representatives and three terms in the United States Senate can give ample opportunity for someone on either side of the aisle to make a difference as a citizen-servant in Washington, D. C.
What would happen if the usual buyers of influence did not have the usual takers of money in the next election cycle? Incumbents might see the end of their time in Washington and wish to work on their legacy from the first day instead of working to stay there forever.
There is a great depth of willing, capable, and passionate leadership on both sides of the aisle. It’s unfortunate that America’s highest circle of leadership is bound up with lifeless self-perpetuation. The United States Congress is held in low esteem by the American people, and with good reason. Many members don’t have the good sense to move on. Who is so prideful as to believe that an important American institution cannot go on without him or her? I believe that members of Congress should go there to serve instead of establishing a life-long career. If someone wants to serve in Washington for a lifetime, let that person serve eighteen years in the House, eighteen years in the Senate, and eight years in the White House. I believe that term limits work well for the Presidency. I believe that term limits can work well for Congress.
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