In 1947, out of a concern that FDR's four terms provided the Executive branch with too much power, the Legislative branch proposed a limitation on any individual serving as President to 2 terms or 10 years, whichever is longer. This was ratified by the 50 states in 1951. This appears to me to be a wise and textbook use of separate powers to place a check upon one and keep in balance all of the branches of government. Its nice that We the People had a say, too.
Consider this: at least 25 senators have served for 34 or more years. In last year's Senate, two senators had served for 36 years, two had served for 46 years, and one, Robert Byrd, had served for an astounding 50 years.
My question to you: Should we impose term limits on our Senators? If so, how long?
* By the way, Term Limits, by Vince Flynn is outstanding!
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