How does this proposal differ from the selection of Dede in NY23 ?
As I understand it, Diddly Dee was selected by NY GOP insiders, while the AZ Sinatorial candidate would be selected by GOP legisl00ters.
(Yeah, I know, my cynicism is showing. Repealing the 17th, as good an idea as it is, will be a risky gamble until we get better legislators by being more active on the state level.)
Because the original intent was for Congressmen to represent the current mood of the country (elections every 2 years, changing districts, states gaining/losing seats) while Senators were supposed to represent the interests of the states (reserve funding/projects) and slow down majority opinion to be able to see the total impact ( elections every 6 years, each state gets 2-small/large, north/south, east/west).
Congressmen should be representative of the district and not thrust upon us (like Murtha’s wife will be). Senators should represent our state’s represenatives (Legislature).
With the way it is now, everyone direct elected, what is the difference in a Senator and Congressman?