FOUNDERS VS GRIFTERS. Washington: 8 years. Jefferson: 10 years. Adams: 12 years. Hamilton: 5 years. Patriots who served their country then went home. Sanders: 35+ years. Pelosi: 39+ years. McConnell: 41+ years. Schumer: 45+ years. Career grifters who never leave. TERM LIMITS NOW! The Founders never wanted career politicians.