There is speculation that Mitch McConnell just had a stroke on live television.
Is it too early to talk about the need for term limits yet?
Is it too early to talk about the need for term limits yet?
04:44 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to CALL TO ACTIVISM.
1973 to 2009: Joe Biden, senator
2009-2016: Joe Biden, Vice President
2020-Current Joe Biden, President
1987 to current: Nancy Pelosi, Representative and past Speaker of the House twice
I'm not feeling it when these two alone represent over three-quarters of a century of service to the country.
2009-2016: Joe Biden, Vice President
2020-Current Joe Biden, President
1987 to current: Nancy Pelosi, Representative and past Speaker of the House twice
I'm not feeling it when these two alone represent over three-quarters of a century of service to the country.
12:47 AM - Aug 02, 2023
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In response to CALL TO ACTIVISM.
We have an age requirement running for House, Senate and President. There should be an age Stoppage for all branches of government
01:09 PM - Jul 27, 2023
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Term limits aren't a solution-- the real problem is campaign financing and re-districting. If we change how candidates raise, report and spend money and have some public financing, everything changes for the better. And if districts are fair (no gerry-mandering), candidates will be more moderate.
06:17 AM - Jul 27, 2023
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It's always the wrong time to talk about term limits, because they're stupid.
11:29 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Jeez, that was way worse than I thought it would be. I've unfortunately been in the room when someone had a stroke before and....yeah. Wow.
08:40 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Yes. Note that whoever follows in his steps will probably be worse
08:35 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Hard to tell if it is a mini-stroke or a seizure.
08:26 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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1. Biden can run circles around me.
2. Why didn’t the press conference immediately shut down and someone call 911?
2. Why didn’t the press conference immediately shut down and someone call 911?
08:06 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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There should be term limits just like there are for the presidency. This way we get fresh minds, and we can get rid of the Trash!
07:19 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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My Senator is in his 40s and had a stroke. His recovery seems to have gone well. Let's separate term limits from health. Thanks.
06:23 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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I have absolutely no sympathy or empathy for someone who sits by and watches his seditious party destroy our democracy.
06:13 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Wow, yeah, something happened! He hasn't looked well in a while!
06:08 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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not necessarily term limits, but how about no one over age 70 can run for office? At that age, one has been an adult for over half a century. Time to let younger folks have opportunities.
06:06 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to Bonk Bonk.
As a comparison- another bureaucracy, the Catholic Church, offers retirement to priests at 70 and requires it at 75 of both priests and bishops. So your suggestion is not without precedent.
09:36 AM - Jul 28, 2023
In response to CALL TO ACTIVISM.
If any of you follow Angry Staffer on Twitter, he has intimated that McConnell has some health issues and suggested he might retire before his term ends. He does not look well.
06:03 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to ⚜️Karyl Towers⚜️.
That would be nice. A Dem Governor could appoint someone with a conscience.
08:36 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Can't stand the man, but wouldn't wish this on anyone. I hope he's ok.
05:46 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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As much as I despise him, it was still painful to watch him go through that. I hope he’s ok.
05:34 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to Renae Duncan.
I felt the same. I find his actions & subsequent gloating as a legislator extremely despicable, but I never wish health issues on anyone. This looked like a seizure, i.e., epileptic, ONLY a lay-person guess from my personal experience with someone. Maybe it's related to his recent fall?
05:48 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to CALL TO ACTIVISM.
It's totally inappropriate to use this incident as a stepping stone to rail against age. A person can have a stroke, heart attack, or medical issue AT ANY AGE. Ability is individual; age can play a role, but it isn't always a factor nor should an arbitrary age be the sole reason to stop working.
05:28 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to Bonnie Ivanish.
All politicians of any age should have to pass physicals and mental competency tests on a regular basis because, as you said, this can happen at any age and it's a high stress job. Also, a civics test requirement before being allowed to run for office would weed out the Boeberts and other morons.
06:08 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to Bonnie Ivanish.
Age absolutely becomes a key factor as one grows older. A person is certainly more likely to have a stroke, heart attack, or suffer other medical issues as they age. Especially when accompanied by signs of mental and physical decline, age does indeed become pertinent.
This shouldn't be controversial
This shouldn't be controversial
04:04 AM - Jul 27, 2023
In response to CALL TO ACTIVISM.
I can’t stand that man, but that is very sad to watch.
05:05 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Looks like a seizure,...he had a brain injury due to a fall...
05:00 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Not a stroke, a #tia . They can precede a #CVA , a stroke. And both him and #Feinstein are the prime examples of why term limits and max age are needed.
04:57 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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I don’t agree with him on much of anything but I pray he will be alright and get the help he needs
04:48 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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It's going to take someone dying on the job before anyone takes term limits seriously.
To much money involved to restrict that cash cow.
To much money involved to restrict that cash cow.
04:48 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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Cognitive dissonance.. and were worried about Biden?
04:48 PM - Jul 26, 2023
In response to Yin Yang of it all.
That’s why he was swiftly wheeled back out to re-refute the claims of having had a stroke. Mitch McConnell is a diehard politician, he understands the importance of appearances, and not showing weakness.
04:51 PM - Jul 26, 2023
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In response to Yin Yang of it all.
To be honest, we need BOTH term limits and a max age to run for office. I know it’s not a popular opinion.
05:11 PM - Jul 26, 2023
