[Remember_Salamis]

Repealing the 17th would also get rid of the Midwest Tom Daschles and Byron Dorgans of the World who are conservative at home, but liberal in D.C.

[IronChefSakai]

Well put. Some people may argue that there would be no difference in the state of affairs if it were repealed but your point is just one of the many cleansing effects that would prevail. More money hungry senators would be at the mercy of the states, essentially eliminating lobbyists from the senate. Maybe the power structure would be reversed from that of a collective union of states to that of one that champions states rights over federal govt rights. Perhaps its a dream but with enough committed individuals, anything can happen.