Term limits were enacted in 1990 to rid California of so-called "career politicians" and replace them with "citizen legislators," who would serve relatively briefly in elected positions and then return to their former lives in the private sector. A new report "Citizen Legislators or Political Musical Chairs," from the Center for Governmental Studies, says it's had almost exactly the opposite affect.
Term Limits and Musical Chairs
Credits
Guests:
- Tracy Westen - Center for Governmental Studies
- Jim Brulte - California Strategies
- Lew Uhler - National Tax Limitation Committee