This has been a never-ending barrage of messages from different political parties for different positions. Should we be surprised at people's wonder that very little gets done, given candidates are constantly busy trying to get elected for the next election?
Three suggestions:
1. Fix the amount of money that can be spent on campaigning. This way, candidates can demonstrate their effectiveness with limited resources. Time does not have to be restricted; candidates can decide how much time to devote based on available resources. Fund raisers don't have to be held and folks running for reelection can be busy actually doing something useful for people other than to schmooze with donors.
2. Electoral college system? Come on, only a few states appear to be deciding who ends up winning the presidency. What a mockery of people living in other states.
3. Fix the number of years any one can be in Washington (5 years? 10?). Folks running for reelection are focused only on that. This change can lead to their focus on actually making a mark on the society (hopefully, a positive one) and also give a chance to people with newer ideas.
