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DEL.ICIO.USBlogwatch: Four-year terms don’t thrill the House gatekeeper
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
On Peachpundit.com, the topic was a measure by state Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle) to extend the terms of state senators from two-years to four. As might be expected, a House bill demanding similar terms for members of that chamber has also been launched.
Among that blog’s responders was Decaturguy, a Democrat who maintains the Atlanta Public Affairs blog. “Grab that power, Douglas,” was Decaturguy’s posting.
Next came this one from eehrhart: “Sign of the [apocalypse]….I agree with Decaturguy!
“Two year terms are sufficient for House AND Senate members. We need to face the voters every two years it keeps us accountable for our actions.”
It just so happens that state Rep. Earl Ehrhart, a very conservative Republican, is chairman of the House Rules Committee, which determines what bills come to the House floor.
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By KR
March 5, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this
I’d be willing to give them 4 year terms IF they agree to a limit of only two terms in office.
I won’t hold my breath waiting for that one…