I Served in Congress Longer Than Anyone. Here’s How to Fix It
Dec 8, 2018 08:09:06 #
erandolph
Loc: La Pine, Oregon USA
John D. Dingell
Represented Michigan in Congress for over 59 years
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/12/john-dingell-how-restore-faith-government/577222/
Represented Michigan in Congress for over 59 years
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/12/john-dingell-how-restore-faith-government/577222/
Dec 8, 2018 15:29:09 #
Dec 8, 2018 22:22:52 #
erandolph wrote:
John D. Dingell
Represented Michigan in Congress for over 59 years
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/12/john-dingell-how-restore-faith-government/577222/
Represented Michigan in Congress for over 59 years
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/12/john-dingell-how-restore-faith-government/577222/
Too many gerrymandered districts, which make them non-competitive in the general election. So the only competition is in the primary, and that is often closed to the party. So if a congressman is bipartisan, they'll get beat in a primary.
Plus, outside money by ultra-partisan groups also makes it difficult.
Get rid of gerrymandering, get rid of PAC money, and things may change.
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