tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276040368928521439.post8256749906473560323..comments2023-10-28T06:21:37.992-05:00Comments on Reboot Congress: Anonymizing Campaign InfluenceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276040368928521439.post-50154551645289290452011-04-19T11:18:53.747-05:002011-04-19T11:18:53.747-05:00Or perhaps you could look at the Texas system wher...Or perhaps you could look at the Texas system where there legislature only meets every odd numbered year. That way, they spend their off time living with and getting to understand the concerns of their constituents. Their system clearly separates the politician's time between serving and campaigning.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799941232999908849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276040368928521439.post-20506054534616111272011-04-12T10:24:00.107-05:002011-04-12T10:24:00.107-05:00I've always suggested the idea that the incumb...I've always suggested the idea that the incumbent must win an increasing portion of the vote for each election.<br /><br />So a House Member would have to win 50% (+1), 52%, 54%, ... up to 68%.<br /><br />A Senate Member would have to win 50%, 56%, 62%, 68%.<br /><br />If they can keep the people happy at such increasing ratios, they can stay!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824717387369804249noreply@blogger.com