[A_Former_Democrat]

And a “junior @ Duke” gets partial credit

I wonder how many life experiences “Junior” has had

[xzins]

The main impact of the midterm election in the modern era has been to weaken the president, the only government official (other than the powerless vice president) elected by the entire nation.

And he isn't even right there. The president is elected by the electors of each state.

But, I'd keep the 2 year House of Reps exactly where it's at. If it was considered wise in an age when a horse and buggy carrying a messenger took weeks, then it's even easier (and more necessary) in an age when we can talk real time to someone on the other side of the planet. We could probably justify 1 year terms for reps and 4 year terms for senators.