Term limits and public opinion

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Term limits and public opinion#14777995

By AFAIK - 19 Feb 2017 21:13

- 19 Feb 2017 21:13 #14777995

Do term limits reduce the incentive for politicians to respond to public opinion since they are not concerned with pursuing re-election?

I get the impression that towards the end of their careers senior politicians are more concerned about their legacy.

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Re: Term limits and public opinion#14777997

By Suntzu - 19 Feb 2017 21:21

- 19 Feb 2017 21:21 #14777997

AFAIK wrote:Do term limits reduce the incentive for politicians to respond to public opinion since they are not concerned with pursuing re-election?

I get the impression that towards the end of their careers senior politicians are more concerned about their legacy.

The way it is now they are always running for re-election, selling out to the highest bidder . . . and that ain't me and you.

Re: Term limits and public opinion#14778111

By Know It All - 20 Feb 2017 08:21

- 20 Feb 2017 08:21 #14778111

We don't have a term limit in the UK, but what I can tell you is that to long at the top and they go a bit loopy. I was always a fan of Maggie, but towards the end she went off her rocker.

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Re: Term limits and public opinion#14778177

By One Degree - 20 Feb 2017 12:55

- 20 Feb 2017 12:55 #14778177

One four year term is plenty. Look at Jerry Brown. He already believes he is the ruler of another country. :?:

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