Your rat assemblymen would not suffer senators who did not look out for their state’s interests. As you say, period.
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Democrats (and RINOs) and I DIFFER HEAVILY ON WHAT OUR STATE'S INTERESTS ARE. And by the way NONE OF THEM OPPOSE FEDERAL POWER (unless it's used for good like banning queer marriage). This is part of your fantasy.
Jeez. The problem is socialism and what is called "liberalism" not how Senators are elected.
Federal government is oppressive. State government is oppressive. Local government is oppressive.