This seems discontinuous with the Center for Election Science's earlier push for approval voting. Approval voting maximizes the consent of the governed; this, while it may arguably do a better job at evaluating candidates, minimizes the consent of the governed, as most constituents would not have the opportunity to consent to any candidate. It's an interesting idea, but I would be very concerned about the outcome being perceived as illegitimate by the general population.
Hell yes. Also just citizens assemblies in general, whether for appointing officials or directly deliberating on issues. Turns out randomly selected citizens actually perform far better than elected officials.
Germans don't elect their chancellor. USA has more direct democracy than you think.
I see you're the kind of guy who wants his senators appointed by the state legislature. I, too, enjoy having wiser heads, who know better, prevail!
If you are ever on trial, I wonder if you'd prefer having a judge thinking about reelection when making decisions ...
Senators should be appointed by citizens assemblies/elector juries imo.