I will check the constitution. I believe the constitution does require one to be a resident of the state from which you are elected.
What gets me about this though, is that all congressmen and senators live in Washington, DC area for most of the year, while Congress is in session. Many own homes there. I guess I’m confused why it becomes an issue, in this case, and in Landrieu’s case, but not an issue in other campaigns.
If up to me, they wouldn’t spend so much time in Washington as Congress wouldn’t be in session most of the year, but that’s a separate topic......
As far as I know, my representative is still sleeping in his office. One of his issues is the fact that they don’t spend enough time in their home states and districts.
When he was elected in 2010 the very first piece of legislation he sponsored was a requirement that elected officials spend at least 20 days per month at home.
I guess I’m confused why it becomes an issue, in this case, and in Landrieu’s case, but not an issue in other campaigns.
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It started two years ago when it cost Richard Lugar (R-IN) his Senate seat. It will continue every election cycle from here on out; count on it.