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I think I’d do these term things a little differently.

The Six Year Senatorial term, I believe, was intended to provide a national emphasis and continuity of the bond between the states, and to their limited responsibilities to this abortion we now have - the Federal Government.

I think that the popular election of Senators was a big big effing mistake. More party unity and collaboration between the typical Senator, and state interests held by the state legislatures was evident, IMO. As it is today, each Senator is just a six year liar...do what the hell they want and then come home every 6 years to lie to their constituents. They are, essentially, an independent contractor who is only reviewed every 6 years. They are basically beholding to no one. If I had my way, I’d put it back to the state legislatures to elect each Senator, and then put the term back down to 4 years.

For Congressmen, I’d put their terms at three years...just enough time to get experienced in the workings of government, but not enough time to feather their nest. Their election would still be by local state district, but they should be subject to a recall by any state legislature garnering more than 3/4 of its members.

I’m a firm believer of States Rights and State Control over its elected member process to the Federal Government. We have too many rogues in Congress now beholding to no one but national special interest groups, the media, to their own power continuance, etc. Or, they are just plain bat-shit crazy like McCain.

Regardless, we need to take them out of play, even if it means Republicans lose.