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The alternative is a Constitutional Convention. Considering that each state would have equal representation, I can't imagine anyone on the Left liking that idea

The alternative is a Constitutional Convention. Considering that each state would have equal representation, I can't imagine anyone on the Left liking that idea.

bena 4y ago
The alternative is basically the same thing. It takes proportionally just as many states to call a Constitutional Convention as it does to propose an Amendment. You're not getting around 2/3s. And once an Amendment is proposed, it still takes 3/4 of the states ratifying it in some manner. The mechanisms are slightly different, but the numbers are the same.
zuminator 4y ago
I was disappointed that the article didn't elaborate on this possibility. The possibility of a Convention of States [0] looms closer than many realize [1]. Only 34 states are needed call the Convention. Although only 19 have officially voted in favor so far, it's believed that the potential number may be higher if slightly different but equivalent provisions are counted. Given a charismatic enough President whose party controls most of the statehouses, getting over the 34 vote threshold is not impossible. Depending on your political leanings, the possibility could be either thrilling or dire. [2] [0] https://conventionofstates.com/ https://conventionofstates.com/ [1] https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/closer-than-most-people-realize-alarm-over-gop-plot-to-drastically-change-the-constitution/ar-AA123ZIR https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/closer-than-most-peo... [2] https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/19/conservative-supreme-court-amend-constitution https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/19/conser...
- jessaustin 4y ago
  You're absolutely right; this could happen at any time. For instance, when the midterm election of an uninspiring administration coincides with recession and rising oil prices... Inevitably, the first amendment to come out of such a circus will govern who can use which public restroom.

The alternative is a Constitutional Convention. Considering that each state would have equal representation, I can't imagine anyone on the Left liking that idea.

bena 4y ago

The alternative is basically the same thing. It takes proportionally just as many states to call a Constitutional Convention as it does to propose an Amendment. You're not getting around 2/3s. And once an Amendment is proposed, it still takes 3/4 of the states ratifying it in some manner. The mechanisms are slightly different, but the numbers are the same.

zuminator 4y ago

I was disappointed that the article didn't elaborate on this possibility. The possibility of a Convention of States [0] looms closer than many realize [1]. Only 34 states are needed call the Convention. Although only 19 have officially voted in favor so far, it's believed that the potential number may be higher if slightly different but equivalent provisions are counted. Given a charismatic enough President whose party controls most of the statehouses, getting over the 34 vote threshold is not impossible. Depending on your political leanings, the possibility could be either thrilling or dire. [2] [0] https://conventionofstates.com/ https://conventionofstates.com/ [1] https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/closer-than-most-people-realize-alarm-over-gop-plot-to-drastically-change-the-constitution/ar-AA123ZIR https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/closer-than-most-peo... [2] https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/19/conservative-supreme-court-amend-constitution https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/19/conser...

jessaustin 4y ago
You're absolutely right; this could happen at any time. For instance, when the midterm election of an uninspiring administration coincides with recession and rising oil prices... Inevitably, the first amendment to come out of such a circus will govern who can use which public restroom.