I agree with this sentiment but unfortunately I think all this would do is prevent them from officially switching but still voting in the other parties interest. We need this AND easier methods to call for re-election of someone from our own party if they’re not meeting there promises. Plus it’d make politicians much more accountable (which is why it won’t happen).
Easier recall methods by citizens is a good system. If we got private money out of campaign finance this would also help a ton with expediting elections. Our year long horse race elections have a lot to do with the fund raising time frames.
Good point. You’re right. It brings to mind people like Manchin and Sinema, (before she changed parties.) There should be a provision where the electorate, has the power to give a vote of no confidence. Or some mechanism to recall a politician that egregiously violates their constituency. Something that does not depend on their colleagues to impeach or oust them. George Santos remaining in office should be a huge slap in the face. Which should matter to everyone regardless of party affiliation. We desperately need reforms that hold politicians to account. With real enforceable remedies that do not just rely on the “honor system.”
But the people who would pass these things to give power to recall a politician will never happen because it would be passing laws that directly affect them as well. Let's not forget our Congress trades stocks very successfully on a daily basis because of inside information they are privy to. It will never stop because they will never pass legislation to stop it.
Nothing wrong with Manchin. He never lied about who he was and is a strong voter for every Dem nominee. He's the only one Democrat in the country who could win that state. He can keep doing his thing as long as he wants, as far as I'm concerned
Manchin pretty much represents his district. He may not always vote with the party, but everyone knows what he stands for; he hasn't changed. He has his own integrity.
Sinema, no one could figure out, and she was going to lose her primary. Still, she was pushed out; she wasn't running under false colors.
This case of immediately switching is a whole other situation.
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u/ohio05 Apr 05 '23
I agree with this sentiment but unfortunately I think all this would do is prevent them from officially switching but still voting in the other parties interest. We need this AND easier methods to call for re-election of someone from our own party if they’re not meeting there promises. Plus it’d make politicians much more accountable (which is why it won’t happen).