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    What is Joe Biden biggest campaign weakness?

    His biggest weakness is his communication. He rambles and, like Trump, seems to have his facts wrong quite often. I blame this on age. He’s close to 80 years old and most likely not as sharp as he was 10 years ago. Trump may not be the most factual but he’s sharp and relentless when attacking...
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    Repeal the 17th Amendment?

    It’s much easier to have direct contact with your state Senator than your sitting Senator in the U.S. Congress thus making your voice heard. State Senators are held more accountable by their constituents and would therefore hold Senators in Congress more accountable since it could impact their...
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    Repeal the 17th Amendment?

    Who would hold Senators more accountable? The people or a state legislature? My money is on a state legislature because their jobs are on the line if Senators act against their will.
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    Does Constitution make liberalism illegal?

    I’d cite the Supremacy Clause (Article 6 Clause 2) as criteria for a strong government. The Supreme Court has even decided that any action that stands as an obstacle to the federal government doing its job is null and void.
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    Does Constitution make liberalism illegal?

    I backed myself into a corner on that one! My final question is this: can the creation of a strong federal government truly promote liberalism?
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    Repeal the 17th Amendment?

    Agreed but if the people elect the president and both chambers of congress where do the states fit in? If the union is comprised of the 50 states shouldn't they have some representation in congress?
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    Repeal the 17th Amendment?

    But aren't we already represented in the House? Do we really need to be represented in both chambers of congress? The lower house goes to the people and the upper house to the states.
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    Does Constitution make liberalism illegal?

    What I wanted to say was that the Constitution doesn't promote liberalism (as soon as I posted my comment the word "promote" came to me). If it promoted liberalism would we even need a Bill of Rights? Our property can be seized by the federal gov. (4th amendment) and we can be taxed to an almost...
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    Repeal the 17th Amendment?

    Agreed, they should be elected BUT wouldn't it make sense for the House to be elected by the people to serve them and the Senate to be elected by the states to serve their interests? If the states created the federal government and the people make up the states shouldn't both be represented in...
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    Does Constitution make liberalism illegal?

    I'm going to go against the grain and say that the Constitution does, in a way, outlaw liberalism. There is nothing in the Constitution that promotes limited government, it ultimately creates a powerful federal government. Individual liberties are also limited based on the constitution as there...
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    Repeal the 17th Amendment?

    Would there be any benefit to repealing the 17th Amendment? Would having Senators chosen by the state legislatures be similar to term limits? We know that the power of the incumbent results in 87% of the same members of Congress getting reelected over and over but would a state legislature hold...
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