The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

I wish presidents could only serve a single 4-year term. I can't think of a single one who hasn't screwed up in their second term.

But what if the reason they screw up the second term is that they are not worrying about re-election and thus are not answerable to the voters anymore?

If that's the case allowing only single 4-year terms would have the exact opposite effect you are desiring.

Perhaps a better solution would be to allow Presidents to keep running as long as they like.