[fieldmarshaldj]

#8 proved unworkable, which is why it was rightfully amended via the Constitution.

[Washi]

#8 proved unworkable, which is why it was rightfully amended via the Constitution.

"Rightfully" my aunt fanny.

The 17th amendment is directly responsible for worthless, lifetime politicians like McCain, Schumer, Boxer, Kennedy, etc.

We'd be much better off without it.

[Bob]

What was “unworkable” about it? Do you really think that popular elections for senators fixed some fundamental problem?

[capt B]

17th Amendment—founders wanted “States”to be represented. The people had “Congress”. The direct election process for senators was pushed by the “socialists”, “progressives”,of the time. Really early “communists”

[MosesKnows]

#8 proved unworkable

Please provide or point me to the proof.

[central_va]

If you can’t see the stupidity of the 17th amendment then God help you. Seek help.