Specter joins the Dems

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Aramike

Senators are supposed to represent the people who elect them, because in order to be elected, that's the majority.

Do you have a citation to back up you viewpoint?

Are you sure Senators are not supposed to represent their entire state?

In all my government studies, I have never come across any citation that states that Senators only represent the people who voted for him or her.

[Aramike]

Originally Posted by Platapus

Do you have a citation to back up you viewpoint?

Are you sure Senators are not supposed to represent their entire state?

In all my government studies, I have never come across any citation that states that Senators only represent the people who voted for him or her.

Umm, that's the nature of a democratic republic. That's why the majority selects the representative, and representing that majority would constitute representing the state.

I thought this would be a pretty obvious point. Especially considering that it is completely impossible to represent all of the diverse viewpoints held in a state.

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Aramike

Umm, that's the nature of a democratic republic. That's why the majority selects the representative, and representing that majority would constitute representing the state.

I thought this would be a pretty obvious point. Especially considering that it is completely impossible to represent all of the diverse viewpoints held in a state.

That is an interesting opinion on civics. Thanks for sharing.

[Aramike]

Originally Posted by Platapus

That is an interesting opinion on civics. Thanks for sharing.

Here, to better summarize: A senator represents his entire state - but, does so via the viewpoint of the majority, who is determined by who elects said senator. Understand?

[Enigma]

Honestly Spector is not a great loss

Ha!

[surf_ten]

I would really laugh if the democrats in PA would primary his butt out of office, but seeing that he is senior senator wielding alot of power and influence I am sure the PA democratic party will welcome him with open arms.