Issue Position: Term Limits

Issue Position

I am a firm believer in the creation of term limits for elected officials. George Washington turned down the opportunity in 1797 to serve a third term as President because he did not want to set precedence for elected office. I believe he got it right with limiting the time one can serve in an elected role. I don't believe the term should be limited to one term or even two, but when an individual turns the opportunity to serve the people into a career of serving their own ambitions and desires, it is time to step down. It appears that many well-intended political figures become career politicians, and lose touch with the reality and lives of those they were elected to serve.

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