The county Republican Central Committee picked the new state senator. The County Council picked the new councilman. The governor (on the recommendation of the School Board Nominating Commission) will pick a new school board member.
But you will note the pattern: You are not picking any of these people, even though, in theory, they represent your interests.
"This type of process is exactly what voters do not like about government - it disenfranchises...
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Cohen's hypocrisy - 2009-07-16 21:33:35
"This type of process is exactly what voters do not like about government - it disenfranchises voters" is what Josh Cohen says while trying to do just that. He should also be reminded that voters do not care for public officials who leave positions they are entrusted to twice in four years, while expecting to be awarded a higher office. I have trouble believing the gall of this guy.
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