SPIN Processed News Frame: The Stampede
Bring Back the Founders’ Senate
A National Review opinion piece advocates for a congressional proposal to revert U.S. Senate selection from popular election back to appointment by state legislatures — a constitutional reversal of the 17th Amendment — framing it as a conservative restoration of federalism and state sovereignty.
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"Conservatives are pushing to restore state legislature selection of U.S. senators by repealing the 17th Amendment."
National Review
Jul 14, 2026