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SixerHoo

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No. As someone else has pointed out this would just lead to what is


in effect a gerrymandered senate. The North Carolina legislature just recently was wildly out of balance in the Rs’ favor compared to the split between the parties in the popular vote for statewide elections. A judge called it gerrymandering done with “surgical precision.” That legislature in no way reflected the state. Why should it be allowed to elect the state’s senators? No. Repealing the 17th would just be another effort by Rs to govern without the support of the majority.
[Post edited by SixerHoo at 12/01/2021 3:10PM]

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Posted: 12/01/2021 at 3:10PM


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  I heard someone arguing to repeal the 17th amendment today. Thoughts? -- Chesapeake HOO 12/01/2021 1:49PM
  Nah. I want to vote directly for people running for office. -- 111Balz 12/01/2021 5:31PM
  Been discussed in RW circles for a long time. But good luck with that. It -- Seattle .Hoo 12/01/2021 2:53PM
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