1 Comment
⭠ Return to thread

The consequences of running a 21st Century superpower with an 18th Century constitution deserve more attention. But is this really the biggest problem?

Adam's excellent discussion reveals these seven swing states to be pretty diverse and to bracket national medians in a number of ways. Forcing politicians to engage in retail politics in geographically limited areas has advantages, and highlights issues that affect small but relevant constituencies. Do we want to cultivate a tyranny of the national majority against minority interests?

Expand full comment