[ClearCase_guy]

I’d rather just get rid of the 17th amendment. Let senators be chosen by the state legislature (rather than by popular vote) and the Senate will end up supporting the interest of their state. That’s what you’re looking for, right?

[y2gordo]

My only problem with eliminating the 17th amendment is that I don't know if we could get past the media's portrayal of that as being an effect to take democracy away from the people. I agree with the notion that state legislatures choosing the senators is a better way to represent the states’ desires than the current system, but I don't see it being a practical solution at this time.