In 1994, Public policy analyst, Dan Greenberg wrote: It is difficult to overstate the extent to which term limits would change Congress. They are supported by large majorities of most American demographic groups; they are opposed primarily by incumbent politicians and the special interest groups which depend on them. TermContinue Reading
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday she will seek reelection as the Democrats face a challenging midterm election cycle later this year. “While we have made progress, much more needs to be done to improve people’s lives,” said Pelosi in an online video. “This election is crucial. Nothing less isContinue Reading
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is pressing for a Senate vote on a legislative filibuster change to commemorate the anniversary of the January 6 riot on the capitol. Supporters of changing the 60-vote threshold required for most legislation to pass the Senate face hurdles because Democrats need total unity fromContinue Reading
We hear the people in the press, politicians, college professors and the chattering political class claim this is constitutional or this is unconstitutional while they continually promote an increase in the size and power of the federal government. Is what they say and write in line with the Constitution andContinue Reading
Texas Senator Ted Cruz and five other Republican Senators reintroduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would impose term limits on Members of Congress. The amendment would limit U.S. Senators to two six-year terms and members of the House of Representatives to three two year terms. Sen. Cruz said:Continue Reading
A rioter who was fatally shot Wednesday by U.S. Capitol Police as a protest descended into violence has been identified as a San Diego woman Ashli Babbitt. Babbitt, a 35-year-old Ocean Beach resident, was in Washington D.C. protesting President Trump’s loss in the 2020 election. Ahead of the organized rally,Continue Reading
Vice President Mike Pence announced just after 3:40 a.m. Thursday that President-elect Joe Biden had won the presidency after Congress completed the counting of the Electoral College votes. A protest became a violence riot at the Capitol Building, objecting to the election results. Lawmakers were escorted from the House andContinue Reading
Today, Amanda Makki, Republican candidate for Congressional District 13, racked up two more important endorsements from local leaders, Belleair Bluffs Mayor Chris Arbutine and Treasure Island Mayor Larry Lunn. “Amanda Makki is the conservative leader Pinellas County can count on to stand up for us in Congress and the onlyContinue Reading
U.S. Representative Michael Waltz (CD-6), a decorated combat veteran and Green Beret, has endorsed Amanda Makki’s campaign for Congress. “Amanda Makki is the best candidate in the primary and the type of servant leader the people of the 13th district deserve,” said Congressman Waltz. “She has a strong sense ofContinue Reading
