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treestar

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19. But it would knock out a lot of good people, too

Reply to Swede Atlanta (Reply #12)

Wed Oct 9, 2013, 12:56 PM

Oct 2013

Like Ted Kennedy or Joe Biden. And their long term knowledge is useful. The Founders wouldn't have realized how much of a full time job it could be, too.

And in their day, they had to be away from family for long periods to do it, so they were motivated to avoid serving too long.

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congressional elections should be held once in 4 years .. here is why [View all] srican69 Oct 2013 OP

I'd just as soon rather see term limits Blue_Tires Oct 2013 #1

i'd not .. institutional memory has its advantages ... srican69 Oct 2013 #4

I see nothing wrong with say Blue_Tires Oct 2013 #7

The Founders expected to have "farmer" representatives.... Swede Atlanta Oct 2013 #12

And I believe the opposite jeff47 Oct 2013 #14

But it would knock out a lot of good people, too treestar Oct 2013 #19

Lobbyist already run it... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #9

agreed ... srican69 Oct 2013 #18

What is the problem to which this change is a solution? Xipe Totec Oct 2013 #2

if 2010 were a presidential election year - we wouldn't having this crap. srican69 Oct 2013 #5

I think I understand - Tie congressional elections to presidential cycle? Xipe Totec Oct 2013 #21

Sorry - no recall brooklynite Oct 2013 #3

Mandatory voting. Rod Beauvex Oct 2013 #6

+a billion (nt) jeff47 Oct 2013 #13

That is bullshit. Requiring someone to fill out a ballot Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #15

If Jury is Mandatory - then why not voting. srican69 Oct 2013 #20

if the house (2 years) and senate (6 years) are both dysfunctional, why would 4 years work? unblock Oct 2013 #8

force everything to 4 years .... srican69 Oct 2013 #16

In The Current 2 Year Term Those Elected Begin Running For Re-election.... global1 Oct 2013 #10

#3 is false. jeff47 Oct 2013 #11

Interesting idea treestar Oct 2013 #17

Good idea. All terms should be 4 years, and elections held at the same time as pres. election n/t Blaukraut Oct 2013 #22