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To: blackdog

It is not difficult to fact check yourself before posting.

Article 1, Section 3

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.

- Original U.S. Constitution

Source: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/


8 posted on 09/29/2023 8:26:42 AM PDT by Go_Raiders (An nescis, mi fili, quantilla prudentia mundus regatur? - Axel Oxenstierna)
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To: Go_Raiders

Technically accurate, yes. Thank you. But the way it worked out was that the governor popular enough to be elected, most routinely got his senate picks by his state legislature as so requested. It was a rare circumstance that the state legislatures would defer the wishes of their governor.


10 posted on 09/29/2023 8:37:55 AM PDT by blackdog ((Z28.310) My dog Sam eats purple flowers.)
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