[Publius]

Interesting reflections on impeachment and the 17th Amendment.

[ConorMacNessa]

The passage of the 17th Amendment had a profound effect, far beyond the intent of its advocates, IMHO. I pose the question, would Baker v. Carr have been decided the same way if the Senate had not become popularly elected?



"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

[M Kehoe]

Good morning. I hope you are doing well.

Thanks for the ping.

I've stated numerous times on FR that the two worst amendments to the Constitution were the 16th and 17th amendments.

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