The concern about the original method of electing Senators that is implied in this excerpt is the following:
"It failed to limit the influence of the wealthy."
- The excerpt was published in 1908, in the "Washington Times."
- The idea expressed was that the reform would be positive to limit corruption acts in Congress.
- The permanent risk was that wealthy and influential people could buy a seat in the US Senate.
- People would have the right to elect their Senators, as was the case for the representatives.
- This way, Senators would have to respond to the US citizens, and not big businessmen or political interest groups.
- We conclude that Senators are elected for a 6-year term. Every two years, one-third of them are up to reelection.
- Direct election of Senators is the right of US citizens and they can demand results from their Congressmen.
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