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Like Obama, McCain and Clinton (along with countless others). Should they be able to actively hold a Senate or House seat along with campaigning for a different office?
My thoughts: No.
One, they are taking time away from their assigned job. If I want to go out and find different work, I have to do it around my current work schedule. I'm not able to go out and interview/apply (campaign) while my shift is going on (Congress is in session).
Two: They are taking a voice away from their constituents. Each state is allotted two Senators and so many Representatives for a reason. If Timothy Johnson (my US Rep) is out trying to become President, is he showing any care for his district?
My solution is to say that any person currently holding elected office should not be able to campaign for an office other than the one they currently hold. If you want to campaign for a different office, wait until your term is over or step down from office, therefore letting the constituents name someone who will represent them (I know, really the governor of that state). At least the time without representation would be less.
Look at the last election. New York, Arizona, Delaware and Illinois were without one of their Senators. Alaska and Arkansas were among states that didn't have their Governor for part of the election. The Governors at least had a Lt. Governor to take the helm for them so there wasn't as much of a gap in representation.
So, What do you all think?
My thoughts: No.
One, they are taking time away from their assigned job. If I want to go out and find different work, I have to do it around my current work schedule. I'm not able to go out and interview/apply (campaign) while my shift is going on (Congress is in session).
Two: They are taking a voice away from their constituents. Each state is allotted two Senators and so many Representatives for a reason. If Timothy Johnson (my US Rep) is out trying to become President, is he showing any care for his district?
My solution is to say that any person currently holding elected office should not be able to campaign for an office other than the one they currently hold. If you want to campaign for a different office, wait until your term is over or step down from office, therefore letting the constituents name someone who will represent them (I know, really the governor of that state). At least the time without representation would be less.
Look at the last election. New York, Arizona, Delaware and Illinois were without one of their Senators. Alaska and Arkansas were among states that didn't have their Governor for part of the election. The Governors at least had a Lt. Governor to take the helm for them so there wasn't as much of a gap in representation.
So, What do you all think?
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