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Commenters say US politics fixates too much 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

A widely shared argument holds that American political discourse is overly focused on the presidential election cycle, noting that the presidency is limited to eight years in office, or ten in extraordinary circumstances. The point being made is that this narrow focus leaves other offices and policy issues under-attended between presidential contests. It is part of a broader debate about how election-driven coverage shapes US political priorities.

Why now: Discussion of the US election cycle is resurfacing as voters and commentators critique how much attention presidential races absorb.

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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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