Term Limits and Age Limits
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Congress was never meant to be a lifelong career. Yet Susan Collins has been working in the Senate now for 50 years. Another candidate has called for term limits while saying he could see himself serving 30 years. Enough of this bullshit.
- I believe that the U.S. Senate needs a two term (12 year) limit. No one should be allowed to serve longer than two terms. I’m also putting my money where my mouth is. If elected, I will not serve or attempt to serve more than two terms. To be honest, I don’t trust anyone who likes Washington D.C. that much.
- We recognize that a teenager does not have the ability to serve in Congress, so why do we think that someone in their 80s or 90s does? A few years ago we all watched as one senator in her 80s experienced dementia and was told how to vote by her staff. We’ve had presidents experience senior moments and noticeable cognitive decline while in office. This isn’t a partisan issue. We need an age cap on those who can serve. No person over 75 years old should be able to serve as a U.S. Senator.
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