Tell me why I’m wrong.
Proposal: Americans of all walks of life unite to ensure that no incumbent member of Congress is re-elected in 2022, 2024, and 2026. Remove every last member of the House and Senate over the next few election cycles until no one remains and there is all fresh blood. By 2026, the House would have already had a couple cycles where candidates realize when they run for office, it is for two years and two years only. If they want to make a big splash then they will have no choice but to work their asses off and reach across the aisle to get bipartisan support on a bill if they want it to move to a vote before they are out of office.
Candidates will have to run knowing they won’t be a career candidate who can sell themselves out to the highest bidder afterwards. They’ll all be alike so each member of the House will all be the same and only get their two years. Those who reach across the aisle might be the only ones who will get a name on a bill in that short period of time and make a name for themselves.
The excuse of congressman longevity being needed so they learn how Washington works is tired and overplayed. Washington isn’t working. Why would we want to encourage candidates to learn how to play professional political swamp and kick the can down the road?
Fire away!
Proposal: Americans of all walks of life unite to ensure that no incumbent member of Congress is re-elected in 2022, 2024, and 2026. Remove every last member of the House and Senate over the next few election cycles until no one remains and there is all fresh blood. By 2026, the House would have already had a couple cycles where candidates realize when they run for office, it is for two years and two years only. If they want to make a big splash then they will have no choice but to work their asses off and reach across the aisle to get bipartisan support on a bill if they want it to move to a vote before they are out of office.
Candidates will have to run knowing they won’t be a career candidate who can sell themselves out to the highest bidder afterwards. They’ll all be alike so each member of the House will all be the same and only get their two years. Those who reach across the aisle might be the only ones who will get a name on a bill in that short period of time and make a name for themselves.
The excuse of congressman longevity being needed so they learn how Washington works is tired and overplayed. Washington isn’t working. Why would we want to encourage candidates to learn how to play professional political swamp and kick the can down the road?
Fire away!