[H.Akston]

While in the Union, the States are guaranteed by the US, to have a republican form of Government.

Only a strict reconstructionist could deny that.

[WhiskeyPapa]

While in the Union, the States are guaranteed by the US, to have a republican form of Government.

Only a strict reconstructionist could deny that.

Unfortunately for your 'argument', the Constitution doesn't say that. The guarantee is unrestricted.

You can't make it say anything else.

Walt