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Term limits aren’t the answer

  • Written by Charlie Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
imageWould term limits lead to a more effective and less polarized Congress?Andrey Denisyuk/Getty Images

There’s no denying that the current Congress has been one of the most chaotic in recent memory. The paralysis in 2023 and 2024 over the selection of the speaker of the House helped lead to one of Congress’ most unproductive years in...

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