Washington rewards failure. It's time to send career politicians home

The article argues for congressional term limits, portraying Washington as rewarding political failure rather than results. It cites broad public support for limiting terms—stating that 83% of Americans back term limits on Congress and that approval of Congress sits around 12%—and links low approval to a system focused on staying in power. The author, who says they served in Congress and refers to carrying on the legacy of former Republican lawmaker Don Young in Alaska, claims officials prioritize stock trading and meetings with special interests while constituents face rising costs, including groceries and gas. It also calls for 12-year term limits, proposing House members leave if they cannot deliver meaningful outcomes in that timeframe. The piece frames term limits as accountability and argues that career politicians and long-serving committee chairs benefit from extended tenure.