I didn't say that every argument at the time was embodied in Federalist 68. Madison, among others, was the most prominent one making the state's rights argument

I didn't say that every argument at the time was embodied in Federalist 68. Madison, among others, was the most prominent one making the state's rights argument. But you are not wrong in your basic argument. The corruption of the college by the party system is a travesty. We may as well have a parliament / prime minister at this point. It would be preferable to the current system, IMO, at least in being more honest.