Does anybody learn history anymore? – perchance the original constitution (& the Federalist) could be helpful. We can (almost) all agree, that congressional districts are too large and that districts are carved with the well-being of the congress critters in mind.
The original idea was: representatives directly elected for 2 years (i.e. loyalty to their district), senators selected by each state (i.e. loyalty to their state, whose government was directly elected) and the president elected by electors “wise men” from each state. ‘Creative Tension’ between congress and executive was expected with the judiciary as umpire following the constitution and the agreed upon laws. (No penumbras there).
So… return to the original system and have districts be demarcated by the mathematics of population. Oh, by the way, if we can demand drivers licenses we surely can also demand positive proof of eligibility for voting and holding office. – and 12 years maximum for congress, whether senate or house.
Then we only have to tame the burgeoning permanent bureaucracy. 
peace
Hejde
