The term limits for senator are exactly what I’ve been proposing for years. However, the term for congress is too short - they should be allowed to serve up to 4 terms.
The age limit is too high. Politicians need to be retired before 80, not able to start a new term at 80. I’d prefer an age limit that states that the person can’t run if their term is going to push them passed the age of 78. NO MORE 80 year olds period - that goes for president, too.
I honestly don’t think the term-limits are going to change much, except for the life-long fixtures that we sometimes get because of incumbent advantage.
The term limits here don’t go far enough because House reps will run for Senate after their terms are done, and vice versa. They’ll still stay in Washington. Also, the ones who don’t will still get their cushy board positions in the silicon valley or wall street corporations whom they benefited while they were in office.
I’m not against term limits. Don’t get me wrong. I’m just far too cynical to think it will change the corruption in DC
I agree with you except for a couple of things.
First, instead of dictating how long a person can participate in a particular job, I think we should set aside a period of time and let the person decide how they want to spend their time. I think this time period should be either 16 or 20 years, leaning towards 16.
Second, I think 80 to too late. 75 is much more reasonable. No pushing beyond 75. If you’re 73 and get elected to the Senate, for example, you serve 2 years and then retire. No one is allowed to serve beyond age 75.