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In reply to the discussion: Sasse proposes ending direct election of U.S. senators [View all]rwsanders
(2,606 posts)At large elections for both house and senate.
First we need to remove the cap on the number of representatives, get rid of large staffs for representatives, then if a state gets 25 reps, then the ENTIRE state picks their top 25.
Same for the senate. The ENTIRE COUNTRY votes for 100 senators. The top 100 serve.
In both cases, the would be assigned to districts and states.
This may not be a perfect system, but I think it would sneak through with bipartisan support, dilute the over representation of the right wing states and eliminate the problem of gerrymandering in one fell swoop.
Please tell me what you think. I'm considering getting this on the White House petition website. I think it has the advantage of playing to the rights belief that they are a majority.