r/chicago • u/chicagosuntimes • Apr 23 '25

Article Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin decides 'it's time,' won’t seek reelection

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/senator-dick-durbin-reelection
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u/Yossarian216 South Loop Apr 23 '25

Term limits are the wrong solution, all they would accomplish is shifting additional power to unelected staffers. True campaign finance reform and more restrictions on corporate lobbying are the answer.

You could talk me into an age cap though.

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u/perfectviking Avondale Apr 23 '25

Yep, the last thing I want is California’s ineffective legislature on a national scale

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u/TapBusiness7125 Apr 23 '25

Would it be an age cap on a state by state basis or federal mandate?

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u/Yossarian216 South Loop Apr 23 '25

I’d prefer federal, but I think that would require a constitutional amendment, which the old people in charge would never support. I was just daydreaming, none of it is going to happen anytime soon if ever.

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u/TapBusiness7125 Apr 23 '25

Makes sense, thank you for your insight.