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Originally Posted by Slava
Sure, and if the test is that you must have been a candidate I guess thats fine. Its not though; there are thousands of fully qualified people who didn't run and weren't rejected by the voters. Its a good try though.
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Yes there is but, they are generally less experienced or at least less engaged in politics. By looking to party candidates you've got someone who the party has already put their trust in and who has been vetted by both parties. There isn't much that is missed in an election campaign.
Senators are appointed for life. You want to make sure the pick is right.