The Senate is insulated from public opinion more than the House is.

For just this kind of reasons.

That's why direct election of Senators didn't become law until 1913.

It's an inherently ANTI DEMOCRATIC Body.

The Oligarchy got special Privileges from the Founders. They got Super Representation,long before Citizens United.

Like Slavery, it was one of the greatest flaws in our system.

If Anything, the Senate should be less protected from the "Rabble" than the House.

Like One year terms, with term limits.

No more than 4 consecutive terms.

A 6 year term staggered among the members with no direct election was a way to give the Propertied Rich a Veto on the House.

It was INTENDED to be a brake on the House.

Why they felt this was Appropriate is not Clear to me.

Something about Fear of the Poor.