Something I never knew . . .
Originally, senators were selected by the state legislatures, not by popular elections. By the early years of the 20th century, the legislatures of as many as 29 states had provided for popular election of senators by referendums.[16] Popular election to the Senate was standardized nationally in 1913 by the ratification of the 17th Amendment.
Maybe that explains why you a clueless know-nothing liberal punk
Very interesting. Didn't know that it wasn't until the 20th century before there were direct elections of senators. Reading the article, it was surprising congress was ever able to get the Seventeeth Amendment through given what was at stake.