“Ummm... yes, keep the electoral college, but NUKE the 17th. Vaporize the 17th. The worst thing to befall this republic.”
My thoughts exactly. It was one of the “progressives’” biggest victories against America.
Perhaps ari-freedom was referring to another amendment?
Agreed. The 17th was the biggest mistake ever made in favor of progressive control through abolishment of state representation and their equal suffrage in the senate by direct election of senators by the populous.
The 17th effectively dissolved the union and our republic.
The 17th removed state representation and effectively abolished State rights and sovereignty.
The 17th gave each citizen in their district (3) votes, (1) for a representative and (2) for the senate. The senators no longer represented the states interests and now answer to the general electorate.
The 17th grew the influence and power of the general government by removing the the states ability to restrict it.
Repeal the 17th! Restore Federalism!