The GOP currently controls both legislative houses in 31 states, if we include unicameral Nebraska. In the best-case 2022 scenario, Republicans would expand their hold to 38 states — no easy feat. Why 38? With 34 state legislatures, Republicans could call a convention of the states (CoS) under Article V to propose amendments to the Constitution. Thirty-eight GOP legislatures would then be needed to ratify amendments (with fewer than 38 GOP legislatures, amendments would need bipartisan support). The CoS idea is succinctly described by its advocates here and by its panicked opponents here.
As an example of how Republicans could capitalize on a 2022 red tsunami, I propose the following:
Proposed Amendment 1: End Mass Immigration
I still think it's a terrible idea.
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The GOP currently controls both legislative houses in 31 states, if we include unicameral Nebraska. In the best-case 2022 scenario, Republicans would expand their hold to 38 states — no easy feat. Why 38? With 34 state legislatures, Republicans could call a convention of the states (CoS) under Article V to propose amendments to the Constitution. Thirty-eight GOP legislatures would then be needed to ratify amendments (with fewer than 38 GOP legislatures, amendments would need bipartisan support). The CoS idea is succinctly described by its advocates here and by its panicked opponents here.
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As an example of how Republicans could capitalize on a 2022 red tsunami, I propose the following:
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Proposed Amendment 1: End Mass Immigration
I still think it's a terrible idea.
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