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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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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter suggests that appointing judges may be more beneficial than electing them.

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