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2022 Mid-Term Elections ----- what’s the big deal? [1]
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Date: 2022-10-27
“The Republicans have a habit of having three bad years and one good one, and the good one always happens to be election years.” ~ Will Rogers
The 2022 mid-term elections are a big deal because the candidates we elect to Congress will effectively control our lives and the lives of our children and grandchildren for the next two to six years.
They may even establish legislative precedents we’ll have to live with for the foreseeable future.
Representatives and senators are our employees. Yet, we pay them salaries and provide benefits most of us will never enjoy, and allow them to decide how much money we make, how much it costs us to live, where we live, how we live, and how long we live.
Talk about power!
Why do we willingly hand over so much power to virtual strangers, many of whom are millionaires who wouldn’t know us from a hole in the wall and can’t identify with our dreams, hopes, and goals?
And what should we expect in return?
We expect them to be qualified to protect and serve us, not donors, lobbyists, or special interest groups. Moreover, we do not expect our congressional employees to waste taxpayer money seeking the pleasures of power, privilege, and wealth.
Okay ----- now, how can we make sure we elect candidates who are qualified to protect and serve?
Smart voters do what any smart employer does ----- let candidates know that we’ll vote only for those qualified to serve in Congress.
How qualified?
Read on.
The Smart-Voter-Approved job description for congressional applicants
Smart voters seek results-driven candidates (applicants) with the education, experience, and skills they will need to manage a multi-trillion-dollar budget designed to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of life for the American people.
Basic Qualifications
In addition to the requirements spelled out in the Constitution, successful candidates must:
Have a working knowledge of how the federal government works
Have outstanding communication skills
Possess excellent organizational and leadership skills
Understand how to estimate costs and prepare budgets before introducing legislation
Appreciate the importance of monitoring progress to anticipate and resolve issues
Proactively work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to formulate legislative objectives to meet constituent concerns, issues, and needs
Coordinate workflow with colleagues and staff to meet legislative objectives and deadlines
Participate in a variety of professional development activities
Educational and Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business management, education, political science, or a similar field (Master’s degree is preferred)
At least five years’ experience working in business administration, corporate leadership, education, or public service
Compensation:
Representatives and Senators: $174,000.00 per year (Representatives work an average of 2.9 work days per week while Senators work an average of 3.3 days per week)
House Speaker: $223,500.00 per year
House Minority Leader: $193,400.00 per year
Senate Majority Leader: $193,400.00 per year
Senate Minority Leader: $193,400.00 per year
Benefits:
Members of Congress enjoy the retirement and health benefits available to federal employees, and become vested after five years. Plus office, living, and travel expenses.
Voters will only consider applicants who publish their resumes online along with references from their current and two past employers.
Thank you,
Smart voters
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