U.S. Term Limits has announced the appointment of Laura Perkins as Nevada State Co-Chair for the organization. Perkins will work alongside Co-Chair David Brog to advance a congressional term limits resolution through the Nevada Legislature. The appointment comes as polling indicates overwhelming bipartisan support for congressional term limits across the United States.
Perkins stated that she is honored to serve in this role, emphasizing the clarity of the need for term limits in the current political climate. She cited polling data showing that over 80% of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, support congressional term limits. This issue represents a rare point of consensus in a divided political landscape, uniting voters across the ideological spectrum.
"For many, serving in Congress has become a lifelong entitlement rather than a public service," Perkins concluded. She argued that term limits would enhance accountability and improve government functionality for all Americans. Her focus will be on ensuring the Nevada legislature adopts a resolution calling for congressional term limits, a step in the broader national movement.
Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, expressed confidence in Perkins' leadership, stating that under her guidance and that of David Brog, the organization expects to pass the term limits resolution in Nevada. U.S. Term Limits is recognized as the largest grassroots term limits advocacy group in the country, dedicated to connecting supporters with legislators and advancing term limits at various government levels, with a particular focus on the U.S. Congress. More information about their work can be found at https://termlimits.org.
The push for term limits addresses concerns about political careerism and legislative dysfunction in Washington, D.C. Proponents argue that limiting terms can reduce the influence of long-term incumbency, encourage fresh perspectives, and make elected officials more responsive to constituents rather than focused on re-election. The movement gains significance as public trust in federal institutions remains low, and many voters seek structural reforms to the political system.
Nevada's role in this effort is part of a state-based strategy to build momentum for a potential constitutional amendment, which would require approval from two-thirds of state legislatures. Success in Nevada could influence other states to consider similar resolutions, gradually building the necessary support for national change. The campaign highlights a growing disconnect between public sentiment and congressional practices, with advocates like Perkins positioning term limits as a corrective measure to restore representative government.
The implications of this appointment extend beyond Nevada, as state-level actions collectively shape the national conversation on legislative reform. With Perkins' background in education advocacy, civic leadership, and governance, her involvement lends credibility to the term limits initiative, potentially broadening its appeal to diverse constituencies. The effort underscores a persistent public demand for political accountability and systemic change, reflecting deeper frustrations with the status quo in American politics.
