This is a problem

So the local newspaper has decided to endorse Orrin Hatch (a man I despise) over Pete Ashdown (A man I just occasionally grumble about). I would not be quite so upset about the endorsement of Hatch, except the paper historically has despised him as much as I, and the few articles about Ashdown have been glowing.

So why did they endorse Hatch? Well, because he has seniority. This in turn gives him power with which to assist Utah. And screw over the rest of the country.

But let's stick to the 'power' part. As I understand this, they give more power to senators the longer they stay in office. Thus giving incumbents a /major/ advantage over opponents. Does this seem anti-democratic to anyone else?

It's not the only problem either. They've managed to set things up so tight, that the only election Tuesday that is actually in doubt is for sheriff. A position where I find the use of a vote dubious.

I have no vote. Not just no vote in some races, but literally no vote. There is nothing I can do, no campaign I can run, no candidate I might back, that might possibly change the outcome Tuesday.

So much for democracy,