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Clinton opposes term limits for the U.S. Congress
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said during a Wednesday interview with journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher that voters should decide how long elected officials remain in office. Imposing term limits on members of the U.S. Congress would require a constitutional amendment.
As lawmakers debate limiting the number of times members of the U.S. Congress can be reelected, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton opposed the proposal. Clinton said voters should decide whether elected officials remain in office.
Speaking with journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher on Wednesday, Clinton said that limits based on age, years in office or the number of terms served would be artificial.
"I don't agree with term limits. I think term limits are artificial. Voters should make the choice. If there is someone you and I think should not run again, vote against that person."
Terms of congressional members
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected to two-year terms, while senators serve six-year terms. However, neither chamber of Congress has a limit on the number of terms a politician may serve after being reelected.
Supporters of term limits argue that the measure would encourage political renewal, reduce the advantage held by incumbents and prevent lawmakers from retaining power for decades.
Opponents, meanwhile, say such a limit could restrict voters' right to keep experienced representatives in office. They also say it could increase the influence of unelected congressional staff, lobbyists and interest groups.
Constitutional amendment required
Imposing term limits on members of Congress requires a constitutional amendment. The amendment must receive two-thirds support in both chambers of Congress and be ratified by three-quarters of the states.
An amendment may also be proposed through a constitutional convention requested by the legislatures of two-thirds of the states.
A different constitutional limit applies to U.S. presidents. The 22nd Amendment generally allows presidents to serve two elected terms.
Clinton's previous position
Clinton, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 2016, had previously opposed mandatory retirement ages and term limits. Clinton argues that voters should evaluate candidates individually at the ballot box.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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