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Re: conix post# 276962

Thursday, 02/08/2018 4:10:21 PM

Thursday, February 08, 2018 4:10:21 PM

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conix, let's revisit your support for term limits for congress again. Consider

Term Limits Don't Work

States that have tried limiting lawmakers' time in office aren't better off.

By Stanley M. Caress, Contributor |Jan. 16, 2015, at 8:00 a.m.

[...]

Newly elected legislators tend to be more partisan and ideological than their more seasoned colleagues. Long-serving lawmakers often
become more understanding of the rival party and learn how to find workable compromises. Novice legislators, fresh from the campaign
trail, often see the other party as an enemy. This can greatly inhibit the coalition-building needed to pass budgets and meaningful laws.

https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2015/01/16/states-show-term-limits-wouldnt-work-for-congress

What say you to that article? How would congressional term limits be implemented?

Note: You have at least three favorite tactics to avoid non-partisan rational debate. Try to avoid using either one this time.




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