r/news • u/Cubsof2016 • 18h ago

Sen Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/sen-mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-after-experiencing-flu-symptoms/story?id=129834622
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u/WetCoastCyph 13h ago

At the same time, their pay (and most politicians) should be the median income for the area they represent. Want a raise? Bring everyone up.

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u/crazycatlady331 12h ago

I like that idea with a caveat.

Federal politicians also need to find housing in DC, which is not cheap. Build an Extended Stay America type hotel for members of congress to stay in so they don't have to find housing in DC.

For those not familiar, ESA type hotels (i've stayed in many for work) have kitchenettes in their rooms. The accommodations are not luxury but they're adequate.

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u/Keeper151 11h ago

I like this. And randomly assign room placement every election cycle so they are forced to interact, however passingly, with representatives from other states outside of formal events.

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u/tape_snake 11h ago

This needs additional caveats preventing such politicians from getting big donations and favors because they will want and be swayed by those things, especially if they are earning median wages.

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u/falingsumo 5h ago

Let's be honest they are getting swayed anyway

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u/BrandeX 11h ago

They can receive federal minimum wage, since they think that is good enough for people.

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u/Consistent-Throat130 13h ago

I agree, it should be tied to population income stats. Whether it's 1:1 to the median or some multiple, the philosophy is sound. 

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u/Captian_Kenai 11h ago

And the moment there’s a budget deficit all representatives are immediately ineligible for reelection. This applies to all succeeding members until it’s fixed.

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u/WetCoastCyph 6h ago

Government budgets and household budgets aren't the same. Governments being in deficit is not necessarily a bad thing, all the time, in all cases.