I promise just to serve two terms. Republicans do it differently. They just have the son repeat the father's whole first term.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kerry criticizes Republicans for extending family terms instead of serving two terms.
- In plain terms
- He claims some leaders extend power through family instead of term limits.
- What can you take from it?
- Term limits should prevent extended family power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are term limits effective?
- How do we prevent entrenched power?
Another view
Family members can run legitimately regardless of term limits.
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