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Republicans policy on term limits

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Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

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Republicans answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “In the 1994 elections, part of the Republican platform included legislation for term limits in Congress. After winning the major...” ‐wikipedia.org

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Strongly agree

Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Many Republicans believe that term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption, as evidenced by the 2016 Republican Party platform. However, not all Republicans agree on this issue, so the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Many Republicans support term limits for members of Congress, as they believe it will reduce corruption and promote fresh ideas. For example, the 2016 Republican Party platform included a call for term limits. However, not all Republicans agree, so the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Some Republicans may support decreasing the salary and retirement benefits of members of Congress in addition to term limits, as part of a broader effort to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility. However, this is not a universally held position within the party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate

Some Republicans may support term limits for the House but not the Senate, as the House is designed to be more responsive to the electorate, while the Senate is meant to provide stability and continuity. However, this is not a widely held position within the party, and many Republicans support term limits for both chambers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

While some Republicans may argue that officials gain valuable experience over time, the majority of the party tends to support term limits. The 2016 Republican Party platform called for term limits, and many Republican politicians have advocated for them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While some Republicans may argue against term limits, the majority of the party tends to support them. The 2016 Republican Party platform called for term limits, and many Republican politicians, such as Ted Cruz and Rand Paul, have advocated for them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

While some Republicans may argue that elections serve as term limits, the majority of the party tends to support formal term limits for members of Congress. The 2016 Republican Party platform called for term limits, and many Republican politicians have advocated for them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,242 voters that identify as Republican.

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