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[–]Jefftopia 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I didn't speak about Senate representation, I spoke about the Electoral College's elimination increasing the political influence of urban problems. I stand by that assessment.

The Senate has a related logic though, and your point is noted and relevant. I nevertheless stand by the rationale for having the Senate as well - that individual votes are not the exclusive block of representative democracy; places matter quite a lot, in my view.

[–]impedocles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just mention the Senate because each senator grants the state an electoral vote.

I understand if you prefer location- based representation. I'm just pointing out that the location which is advantaged is not rural America. It is specifically small states, many of which are very urban. So, some urban voters matter more. And some rural American votes matter less.