鉴于有关选拔作弊的传言已流传甚广，采取间接选举的方式未必不是好事一桩。

Perhaps it's good that the contest is not a straight-forward election since allegations of cheating are widespread.

间接选举并不是对选民情绪的引导，但仍然打击了不受欢迎的法国总统萨科齐。

The indirect elections were not a guide to voter sentiment, but still dealt a blow to Nicolas Sarkozy, the unpopular president. See article

此届参议院一共拥有议员348人。间接选举并不是对选民情绪的引导，但仍然打击了不受欢迎的法国总统萨科齐。

The indirect elections were not a guide to voter sentiment, but still dealt a blow to Nicolas Sarkozy, the unpopular president.