Concerns Grow Over GOP Push for Constitutional Convention

Democrats and legal experts warn of potential risks, but procedural hurdles make a full rewrite unlikely.

Republicans, led by figures like Rep. Jody Arrington, are advocating for a constitutional convention to address issues like a balanced budget amendment.
Democrats fear a 'runaway convention' could lead to sweeping changes to the Constitution, jeopardizing civil rights and other protections.
States like California are moving to rescind past calls for a convention, citing concerns over the convention's open-ended nature.
With Republicans controlling only 28 state legislatures, experts argue it is unlikely they could meet the high bar required for ratification of new amendments.
Historical context highlights the unpredictability of constitutional conventions, as seen with the complete overhaul during the 1787 Philadelphia convention.