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But it is hard. Our system of government requires that the voters have at least some semblance of knowledge of how the system works and an idea of who they are voting for. Yet, many roadblocks are thrown up to prevent that, gerrymandering, influence of money and the constant requirement to fundraise, voter restrictions..... IMHO, a perfect example of this is the controversy over a SCOTUS nomination. Countless man-hours have been spent by the Republican leadership in making the point the President should not put forth a nominee. It is absolutely clear that the President has a Constitutional right to do so. The Senate can then do whatever they wish to do (based on past history, it won't be much). This is a non-issue, yet garners much publicity.What's your argument going to be when the President does nominate someone and the Senate either doesn't hold hearings and a vote or begins voting down every nominee the President sends?
Gary