I Wonder if She's a Liberal Professor?

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by JohnR

And they need to take at least 3 years off from time of retirement / lost election before they can work as a lobbyist. Oh, toss in term limits too. Otherwise they are just Champions of the Political Class.

I agree w/the term limits - 3 sounds about right. The outside income i have a problem with. I want them spending 100% of their time on running the country. You also run the risk of someone beholding to their employeer or no show type of jobs. The do have to run 2 households - home and in Washington.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by PaulS

I agree w/the term limits - 3 sounds about right. The outside income i have a problem with. I want them spending 100% of their time on running the country. You also run the risk of someone beholding to their employeer or no show type of jobs. The do have to run 2 households - home and in Washington.

Agree:

• Term Limits: 2 or 3 Senate (that is 18 years!), 3 House
• I want them dedicated to the job as well. The blind trusts that manage their affairs in office should be verified to ensure it is above board but for the most part it works.

Still, preventing lobbying for 3 (maybe 5) years after leaving office may reduce some of the influence lobbying has.