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Said 'yes' in spirit though it is part of a larger take. House 4 yr terms, Senate 8yr, President single 8yr term, federal elections every 4 years. Fewer elections, make it more of a general referendum. Not a fully developed opinion, just something that sounds right to me.
I like the idea of giving politicians a longer time horizon, which might reduce election-year politicking and the perpetual fundraising. Unless it's a politician I don't like, of course :)
Leave it to the voters. Why constrain our options rather than letting us decide case by case?
A single six-year term kills reelection pressure but also kills accountability at the ballot box. Which trade-off actually bugs you more?