Two weeks after President Trumps's inauguration, a Republican in the House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend the Constitution and allow him to run for a third term. The amendment would only apply to future presidential elections. This should send up red flags on both sides of the Congressional aisle. Carefully considering my other option, I voted for Trump. But I am not blind to the obvious. His administration of the power of his office will require restraint.
It is another example of how Congress continues to abdicate its responsibility to govern. They are perfectly content to let a president govern by executive orders and concern themselves only with re-election. The result is that corporate lobbyists spend millions to buy legislation in their interests and politicians become millionaires many times over. In the case of an 85-year-old 5 term Senator, the only positive outcome is that he or she will become wealthy and special interests will receive favorable votes.
It has become virtually impossible to unseat long-term politicians because of their ability to build a formidable campaign war chest for re-election. Political success is now measured by which candidate has the most money to spend on advertising and publicity.
The Twenty-Second Amendment limits a President of the United States to two terms--And it was a prudent Amendment. It has prevented stagnation of political policy and deterred any thought of dictatorship. Trouble is, it neglected to include Congressional term limits. Since Congress makes laws, the likelihood of them limiting their own terms should not be expected anytime soon.
Personally, I will find it hard, in future elections, to vote for any incumbent.
Well said
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