On the recordJanuary 7, 2010
I think an appointment system might be better for the average person going to vote. But no system is perfect.
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congress.govI think an appointment system might be better for the average person going to vote. But no system is perfect.
Specter suggests that appointing judges may be more beneficial than electing them.
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