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Commenters argue US politics overly focused on presidential elections

Original: One of the problems with # USpol # politics in the US is that, as a practical matter, we're overly focused on the # elec

US political observers are debating whether American politics is too centered on the presidential election cycle. One comment argues that fixation on the presidency is a structural problem, noting the president can serve only eight years, ten in extraordinary circumstances, while other offices and issues get far less attention. The discussion is playing out among politics commentators online, with some agreeing that constant campaign focus crowds out governance and down-ballot races.

Why now: The US election cycle is dominating political discussion again, prompting debate about misplaced priorities.

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• One of the problems with # USpol # politics in the US is that, as a practical matter, we're overly focused on the # election cycle, especially the election for # POTUS , and that position can normally only be filled for 8 years at a time, a maximum of 10 under extraordinary… · gcvsa@mstdn.plus · 3

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