You make a good point, the people who elect the politicians on both lists are only satisfied that (in their own mind) they won but in reality they and all of us lose.
From Wiki:
The story contrasts commonplace details of contemporary life with a barbaric ritual known as the "lottery." The setting is a small American town (population of approximately 300 and growing) where the locals display a strange and somber mood, from which unusual things can evidently be observed, like children gathering stones, as they gather on June 27 for their annual lottery. After the husband from each family draws a small piece of paper, one slip with a black spot indicates the Hutchinson family has been chosen. When each member of that family draws again to see which family member "wins," Tessie Hutchinson is the final choice. She is then stoned to death by everyone present, including her own family, as well as both the young men and young girls as a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest, according to the belief of the community. --end snip
Think... Political Correctness lottery gauntlet of our age.