How does direct election of Senators fit that mold? Unless you see it as taking powers away from state legislatures?
[ How does direct election of Senators fit that mold? Unless you see it as taking powers away from state legislatures? ]
It takes away the responsibility (ie. freedom) of the citizen to ensure that they pay attention to state races. Since the citizens pay less attention tot he state reps and senators the power of the state as an entity FADES in relation to the federal government...