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Talking point supporting Repeal the 17th Amendment:
RESTORE THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS.

RESTORE THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS. This would eliminate senators running for office and the pressure to obtain funds and the influence of national lobbyists.
State legislatures are closer to their constituents than the current senators and more likely to listen to their constituents. They in turn would have more influence on their senators than the powerful national lobbies now have because of their ability to raise money for the senators from outside of their states.

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Returns appointment of Senators to the original constitution
by Lester Bennett · added Wed Oct 07 20:49:21 -0700 2009 Discuss or Edit

Returning to the original intent of appointment of senators by the state legislatures would eliminate the constant begging for money, time campaigning and the corrupting influence of lobbyists and their money. It would help return some power back to the states.

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One size fits all government isn't working
by volkris · added Sat Mar 21 07:53:38 -0700 2009 Discuss or Edit

The federal government spends a lot of time squabbling, trying to find solutions that fit the entire country. Is it any wonder?

Different states have very different needs and wants. If we restored relevance to state government the process would be much better for all.

Repeal of the 14th Amendment is a good step toward this goal, helping us all get government we want and need.

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Remember what your Senate was created to do.
by pegwinn · added Thu Jan 01 08:59:44 -0800 2009 Discuss or Edit

Formerly, Senators received guidance from state legislatures who appointed them. The 17th cut the State of TX out of the shell of federalism. If the State of CA felt that Senator Binotz wasn’t conveying the sense of the State to the Fed he was recalled. Now the Senate works for the voters and are doing the job of the House. Write your state .gov, urge them to closely convey the sense of the State.

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Alisa R marked RESTORE THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS. unhelpful Mon Nov 16 17:49:29 -0800 2009 Comment
Bladen earned 1pc because endorsers found RESTORE THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS. helpful Wed Oct 07 20:48:55 -0700 2009 Comment
Lester Bennett marked RESTORE THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS. helpful Wed Oct 07 20:35:09 -0700 2009 Comment
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