May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
Less than two years ago, we Americans came perilously close to losing our election system. Once the balance of power shifts back again you can bet the election-rigging proposals will re-surface. And this time, they’ll pass.
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