Sen. Russell Feingold (Democrat-WI) plans to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that, if ratified, would end appointments to the Senate by state governors and require special elections in the event of a Senate seat vacancy.
Following the debacles in Illinois and New York, I can see why the amendment would be needed. More over, such an amendment would bring the Senate in line with the House, where special elections are held for mid-term vacancies.
Amending the Constitution isn't easy. It requires a 2/3 vote in each house of congress and 3/4 of the state legislatures (38 states). But this is the perfect example of an issue for which the Constitution should be amended, as opposed to say, fascist-filled hate.
