Politics · 1 sources covering this

Stop blaming corruption. Washington’s real problem is basic arithmetic

Five hundred thirty-seven elected federal officials are responsible for approximately 349 million Americans. That seems more than fair, doesn’t it? The Constitution guarantees every citizen an equal claim to representation, but it does not tell us how much representation that claim can realistically provide. It is a mathematical and philosophical question, not constitutional. Representation is […]

Share:X WhatsApp Reddit Facebook LinkedIn Open ↗

Coverage spectrum

0 L · 0 C · 1 R

How 1 sources are covering this

Washington ExaminerLean R·2h ago
Stop blaming corruption. Washington’s real problem is basic arithmetic
Five hundred thirty-seven elected federal officials are responsible for approximately 349 million Americans. That seems more than fair, doesn’t it? The Constitution guarantees every citizen an equal claim to representation, but it does not tell us how much representation that claim can realistically provide. It is a mathematical and philosophical question, not constitutional. Representation is […]
Read at Washington Examiner →

Embed this bias spectrum on your site

Paste this iframe wherever you'd like the widget to appear. Resizes responsively; no JS required.

<iframe
  src="https://statesidedaily.com/embed/cluster/0a37e6aac7668e494839458e93666cb6875793ac"
  width="100%" height="320"
  style="border:0;max-width:680px"
  loading="lazy"
  title="Stop blaming corruption. Washington’s real problem is basic arithmetic"></iframe>

Stop blaming corruption. Washington’s real problem is basic arithmetic

How 1 sources are covering this