Over three-fourths of Americans think there should be a maximum age limit for elected officials, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey.

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    Definitely. Age limits are difficult. Some people lose it early. Some never do.

    Two terms and you’re out seems to me to mostly resolve this.

    You can even make it just two consecutive terms. I think I’m largely fine with that. At least it’s better than the alternative.

    Also, lifetime appointment. That was designed at a different time. Scotus should be a (reasonably long) single term. Then you’re done with the federal judicial system.

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      Yes, can’t endorse this enough. Judicial appointments need a term limit, no matter the position. Maybe 10 years maximum.

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        10 years is nice to because it wouldn’t line up exactly with new presidents, so it would guarantee different parties would most likely get to pick.

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      In 1789, the average lifespan for a Supreme Court justice was 67 years. By 1975, that expectancy had risen to 82 years.

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      Just let agelimits apply to judges as well and make judges appoint judges while you’re at it to minimize the politicizing of the bench.

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      Age limits are difficult.

      They’re not that hard, and they’re simple and direct, and we already use them. Don’t overcomplicate it.