re: The only way to fix Congress is through a convention of the states.

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I find that incredibly hard to believe. Every 2 to 6 years the lobbyists have to settle in with the "new" congressional member who understands the limits of the office term. A brand new animal with its own staff emerges due to the requirement of service as opposed to being motivated for a lifetime in Washington. Who wants to come home after two terms with nothing to show for it?

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Problem is it takes 1-2 terms to know WTF you are doing as a Member of Congress. It’s impossible to be an expert on all the issues you are voting on. So high-paid lobbyists, and staff (who theoretically aren’t subject to term limits) will be the ones drafting legislation, more so than they already are.

And don’t get me wrong, there is a need for lobbyists. Good ones can provide the expertise and knowledge on an issue that Members and their staff lack. Term limits just won’t make DC any less swampy like you may think. Source - I am a lobbyist.