Nothstein, a small businessman and Lehigh County commissioner, called term limits crucial in the effort to eliminate the problem of government gridlock created by career politicians.
“It's no secret that the longer our elected officials are in office, the more likely they are to become career politicians,” Nothstein said. “Term limits are the first step to getting rid of career politicians in Washington who end up working for big special interests instead of working for those back home. If elected, I promise to term limit myself to no more than 8 years. If it's good enough for the President then it's good enough for Congress."
He cited the current gridlock in Congress as a prime example of the dangers of returning career politicians to office for decades.
“I'm tired of career politicians telling us they are going to do something but then it never getting done,” Nothstein said. “There's no urgency in Congress because they are guaranteed their paycheck whether or not they get anything accomplished. I have lived my entire life setting goals and then working hard to achieve them. I will bring that same drive and determination if given the honor by voters of the 15th district.”
Nothstein said he would also favor and work toward a Constitutional Amendment to create term limits on members of Congress.
Just like those TEA Party people, except they never left.
ReplyDeleteYeah, yeah, yeah. This is the first broken promise. Soon you'll hear, I didn't have time to accomplish what I wanted, so I'll be around for many more moons.
ReplyDeleteNot impressed. We would not need term mimits if we did nkt have gerrymandered Districts. When an official stops being an advocate for their district, the people can send them on their way.
ReplyDeleteAsk yourself, how many terms must you serve to collect a pension? Two?
I met Nothstein last night. I'm quite impressed with his answers.
ReplyDeleteWe already have term limits. Elections every 2 years for Congress and 6 years for the Senate. Congress should be moved to 4 years so they aren't constantly running for re-election.
ReplyDeleteCongress includes the Senate. I think you mean to use "House of Representatives" for the body with two-year terms.
DeleteI met Marty Nothstein last night also (Northampton County Republican Event). I was not impressed at all. He seemed to not be very aware of federal issues, beyond his talking points that he already said in his remarks. It was pretty shocking actually for someone who is running for the office.
ReplyDeleteStart with a common sense redistricting process that creates competitive seats that forces Representatives to actually go to DC and represent the people of their district instead of their political party. Then as @9:17 said, term limits can be addressed by the public.
ReplyDeleteYou have an update on James Hickey ?.
ReplyDeleteHey Marty lets leave The Constitution out of this
ReplyDeleteTotal Douche,no body in NYC !
ReplyDelete"The longer elected officials stay in office, the more likely they become career politicians."....no shit, thanks for the math lesson. Too bad No-Show Simmons dropped out or they could have debated each other on term limits and who the real conservative is and BS like that....anything but what anyone accomplished.
ReplyDeleteLet’s not forget that Marty is getting paid $134,000.00 per year from a “non-profit.” That is absurdly 17% of their budget. And he votes for money from Lehigh County taxpayers to go to his organization! Outrageous! Thank you, Bernie for your excellent reporting on that! It is something voters deserved to know.
ReplyDeleteTo get a state pension from the State House or Senate, one must have 10 years of service and be 50 or older
ReplyDeleteWho cares? I am still voting for Marty!
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