1.   Carnahan, however, is better off than most appointed senators seeking election, McClure said.

2.   Governors already have the authority to appoint senators.

3.   He said senators should be appointed to committees on their merit.

4.   Nine senators are still appointed by a commission that includes the military, as required by the constitution.

5.   Another nine senators are appointed.

6.   The opposition leader has the power to appoint four senators to Parliament.

7.   Under the British-modeled system, senators are appointed by the parties in parliament but have no veto power.