Republicans control the majority of the state houses. At present, Republicans control 67 of the 99, and control both chambers in 32 states. Democrats control 32 chambers, and both chambers in 14 states. Only four states have divided control of their legislatures. Republicans therefore CAN tell Democrats to pound sand given the current balance. Obama has given us this gift of control . Now is the time to use it!
Republicans control the majority of the state houses. At present, Republicans control 67 of the 99, and control both chambers in 32 states.So who, if not Republicans, are holding up your article V convention?
The legislatures do not control the convention. In fact, there are no rules about the convention. NO one knows how it will be governed. No one, but if recent history is any clue, many Republicans would side with the Democrats.