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To: Scanian

I propose two four year terms for House members, with half the House elected every two years.

Senators would be allowed one eight year term. And no member could be eligible to run for the other house until eight years had elapsed between the last time they served in their old house.

This should eliminate the permanent political class in Washington. Congresscritters could stick around for two presidential terms. It would mean a great difference to representation in Congress and constantly rejuvenate it with fresh blood.

Of course the real obstacle is the refusal of congresscritters to give up their lifetime sinecures. That’s human nature. But if the American people demand it, sooner than later legislative term limits will be imposed on Congress as well.


5 posted on 02/06/2011 4:08:25 AM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

I would keep the terms to 3, 2 year for house snd 1 6 year for Senators. The down side to TL is you wind up with Lame ducks. I would go back to nomination by convention to lessen the need for so much campaign money. A 3 month presidential is about right.


9 posted on 02/06/2011 4:38:40 AM PST by barb-tex ( C)
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To: goldstategop

Ya gotta let the whole House run every year...that’s the fastest way for the people to have their voice heard. I like 4 terms for House, two for Senate, total of 20 years possible for excellent members but most will serve 8.


13 posted on 02/06/2011 4:58:03 AM PST by ez ("Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is." - Milton, Paradise Lost)
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To: goldstategop
[ Senators would be allowed one eight year term. ]

NO... 2 x 4 year terms..

25 posted on 02/06/2011 7:13:43 AM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole....)
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