Even with term limits for Politicians, the ability to parlay Political SERVICE into a lucrative Lobbying career needs to end. Let’s stop making Congress a stepping off point for people to launch a permanent career in DC, lobbying for big businesses.
I’d propose a 10yr ban on Lobbying for outgoing Politicians.
If congressmen/women knew they were headed into the capitol for 2-3 terms and then that was it…their Time in Washington DC was done…they would be much more likely to vote their conscience, and do the will of their constituents than they currently are. Every move made in washington is done with an eye towards the future and what sort of blowback or kickback will come from backing a particular bill. Lobbyist money has a stranglehold on our politicians.