I think it is a great idea. looking at this map makes me think the senate would look a lot more conservative.
the founding fathers thought it was a good idea
Posted on 08/13/2004 11:22:59 AM PDT by Aquinasfan
Personally, I don't know who the bigger idiots are in my own state of New Jersey - our politicians or the voters who put them into office - so its really a moot point from where I sit.
He may be our greatest orator. And he's immune to the race card.
*Ahem*
I heartily concur with Keyes.
That's what I said, you idiot.
Ditto.
That's my point. He didn't bring it up. The sense I get from the article is that the reporter is referring to an old radio appearance and some old campaign appearances. It's a real reach.
Suffice it to say, the same reporter isn't looking as deeply into Obama's past statements that demonstrate his political extremism.
That is the way it worked orignally. Reps were elected by the popular vote and Senators by appointment from the state government.
I like the idea.
If Keyes wants to win an election of the general population, he will have to learn to stay on target.
The reporter cited Keyes’ answer to a radio caller’s question in 1999!
Keyes did not bring it up as part of his current campaign.The reporter is just fishing for controversy.
While it certainly was important, the War Between the States has to be at the top of the list.
ML/NJ
If Hastert isn't already regretting the choice of Keyes, he is now.
Yeah, this is an issue'll that play well in rural areas.
"Uh, yeah, I know your local manufacturing plant just closed down, but I want to talk to you all about natural law and repealing the 17th amendment!"
Sheesh.
Uh, no it isn't...
Senators no longer represent "state" interests, and states have become pretty much irrelevant admistrative districts. Senators now represent their own interests for election. It's a question of Republican government rather than democracy. The Founders had it right.
Are you really that daft?
I'm saying that the change to direct election of senators marked the beginning of the decline of the Republic.
What's your malfunction?
(1) As I've said in these parts before concerning Constitutional amendments and state legislatures, given the anti-smoking legislation alone foisted on states like the People's Republic of NY in which I currently reside, not to mention other issues, I'm not all that keen on letting them choose my Senators even if it's hard to imagine how they could do worse than Chuckie Cheese Schumer and Hitlery Rotten Klintoon.
(2) Any issue like this that focuses on the Constitution from a constructionist point of view is a positive. We need to get that debate back on our terms, and Keyes can do it.
The 17th amendment has been a disaster for the states.
Prior to its passage, the Senators were the representatives of State Government in Washington.
One consequence of the amendment has been the Federal Government's ability to burden the states with unfunded mandates
Sadly, the wisdom of the founders of this country is being rapidly discarded.
Robert Byrd, Senator (D) from West Virgina, has expressed the sentiment that repeal of the 17th amendment would be a good thing.
Off the Kuff <-- Link
I haven't found "pure source" support for the article, but repeal of the 17th is a subject worthy of serious debate. I personally think repeal would be a good thing, but don't expect to see it.
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