Unfortunately, people seem to believe that one tea party victory (Ted Cruz) means the 17th amendment shouldn’t be repealed. The fact that most state legislatures are republican and would probably result in a republican majority in the senate seems to fall on deaf ears.
You’re right... but we just have to keep working on them. I’m thinking that as the movement gains momentum over the summer, and as we get closer to the next legislative session in the states, the numbers will start to add up, and finally these guys all wrapped up in the GOP Establishment will pay attention. And if they don’t, they can’t say they weren’t warned.
Unfortunately, people seem to believe that one tea party victory (Ted Cruz) means the 17th amendment shouldn’t be repealed. The fact that most state legislatures are republican and would probably result in a republican majority in the senate seems to fall on deaf ears.
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I agree with you that the 17th should be repealed. Not sure why the folks at your convention voted it down.
Currently, Senate seats are for the most part available to the highest bidder. If you can raise $100M, or so, you can usually win. This generally limits access to the Senate to the very rich. (Yes: There are exceptions (see Ted Cruz), but they are just that ... exceptions.)