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TeamProg

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3. There is still a power imbalance. The Senate approves judges and passes legislation.

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 4, 2024, 09:31 AM

Jun 2024

Most people understand that two conservative Senators from WY or AL is not fair representation of the nation as a whole.

It’s part of what’s known as minority rule.

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It's unfortunate that low population states like Idaho get two senators Mysterian Jun 2024 #1

I'd imagine Idaho would love 54 House of Representatives instead of only four. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #2

There is still a power imbalance. The Senate approves judges and passes legislation. TeamProg Jun 2024 #3

Very true. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #4