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'''Convention of the States''' is a variation on the discredited idea of a [[Con Con]], by attempting to change the [[U.S. Constitution]] by holding a convention of delegates.  The Convention of the States is a gimmick which in the best case is merely a waste of time, but in the worst case could enable [[liberals]] to rewrite the Constitution.

'''Convention of the States''' (COS) is a variation on the discredited idea of a [[Con Con]], by attempting to change the [[U.S. Constitution]] by holding a convention of delegates.  The Convention of the States is a gimmick which in the best case is merely a waste of time, but in the worst case could enable [[liberals]] to rewrite the Constitution.

On December 8, 2013, perhaps 100 state legislators from more than 30 states secretly met at [[Mount Vernon]] in Virginia to hatch their plan for another Con Con.  Some of these state legislators have themselves voted to increase taxes, and yet insist that a rewriting of the Constitution is necessary to rein in government spending.  ''If the idea is so great, then why do the legislators keep their identities secret?''

On December 8, 2013, perhaps 100 state legislators from more than 30 states secretly met at [[Mount Vernon]] in Virginia to hatch their plan for another Con Con.  Some of these state legislators have themselves voted to increase taxes, and yet insist that a rewriting of the Constitution is necessary to rein in government spending.  ''If the idea is so great, then why do the legislators keep their identities secret?''