The election of judges should be a non-partisan thing but this doesn’t reflect the reality of what is happening in today’s political environment.
Yes, the NC senate race is going to suck up all the money, publicity, energy, and everything else. I agree that all the other races need our attention, especially the judges. I wish we had a better way to better evaluate how we elect them.
Yeah, I agree. Nonpartisan judicial races would be preferable. But it's simply not realistic to expect people to research all the way down the ballot, and partisan affiliation is a key piece of information. Hope you have a good holiday, as well!
At the federal level, the three branches are supposed to be the “checks and balances” to one another. At the state and district level, this doesn’t apply nearly as much, does it? If a judge is supposed follow the rule of law, but is also supposed to be the check on the legislative branch, there is then somewhat of a conflict in purpose to some degree, is there not?
I supported Griffin during his first campaigns. He is charming, intelligent and his secret weapon was his wife (she campaigned for him while he was deployed) who is more charming, more intelligent and wise beyond her years. What happened to him? From his freshman campaign to now? He talked about "if I don't win," (didn't say if I loose, smart guy), I will accept the results and move on to the next chapter whether it be running for office or something else. paraphrased.
He didn't, he became a sour old man overnight? Was part of this caused by PTSD from military campaigns? I don't know. But his demeanor is different. No, I am not talking about the naiveite of a first time candidate, I am talking about something in his spirit. What is he doing now? Practicing law? Taking a breather (he should) and setting up this present and future path?
He was a fair and honest judge who followed the exact word of the law, in other words, his opinions and judgements were exact to the letter of the law. Didn't waiver, didn't let his heart or soul judge, just the statutes. To the point it was almost frustrating but totally perfect.
Now the NCGOP needs to regroup and find a judge candidate who is fair, ethical and has either positive track record as a judge, magistrate or lawyer, someone with charm, no skeletons in the closet, able to raise money and get the power backers yet appeal to the common people.
He/she needs to be strong and firm on the bench or in front of the bench yet "kiss babies and rescue kittens from the tree" so to speak.
Someone who has the titanium (stronger than steel) spine to uphold the law and bail and not be afraid to show pictures of victims graves, pictures of the victims when alive and their caskets and families. Those visions in the ads will win the election, hands down. That is what anyone who had the courage (no Republican did) to run against Vile Lies (Vi Liles) would have had to do. The Kenny Smith reply to why didn't you challenge her (Liles) was she is a lady was stupid and ridiculous, with that type of candidate, the Republicans did not deserve to win that mayoral race.
Miss hearing you speak, my friend. Still believe that candidate need to be groomed and vetted. Democrats do, the Political School that I dropped out of was the prime example. Greensboro democrats sent their workers to the classes, paid for them and paid them as if it was paid work time. These men and women (I knew them well back then) also said they were on the clock when they went out to campaign and work at the polls. So any "illegal" crap we get from the local GOP HQs is just that crap. Maybe groom and get them as candidates behind closed doors, we will never have any power in NC unless we start following what the democrats do.
This is the biggest pile of bullshit I've seen in a long time. The Republican judges on the court are as corrupt as they come, and you know it. Let's start with Leandro and gerrymandering. The list goes to the moon.
You are wrong about Anita Earls, at least in the criminal law context. She follows our criminal law more closely than any of the other NC Supreme Court judges. I’m a lawyer who works in criminal court, so I read the Court’s criminal law cases. Earls is our least-activist justice on the NC Supreme Court in the criminal law context.
You are correct about perception: she is popularly perceived as the most activist judge. The reality, however, is the opposite.
Good morning, Andrew,
The election of judges should be a non-partisan thing but this doesn’t reflect the reality of what is happening in today’s political environment.
Yes, the NC senate race is going to suck up all the money, publicity, energy, and everything else. I agree that all the other races need our attention, especially the judges. I wish we had a better way to better evaluate how we elect them.
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday
Yeah, I agree. Nonpartisan judicial races would be preferable. But it's simply not realistic to expect people to research all the way down the ballot, and partisan affiliation is a key piece of information. Hope you have a good holiday, as well!
At the federal level, the three branches are supposed to be the “checks and balances” to one another. At the state and district level, this doesn’t apply nearly as much, does it? If a judge is supposed follow the rule of law, but is also supposed to be the check on the legislative branch, there is then somewhat of a conflict in purpose to some degree, is there not?
I supported Griffin during his first campaigns. He is charming, intelligent and his secret weapon was his wife (she campaigned for him while he was deployed) who is more charming, more intelligent and wise beyond her years. What happened to him? From his freshman campaign to now? He talked about "if I don't win," (didn't say if I loose, smart guy), I will accept the results and move on to the next chapter whether it be running for office or something else. paraphrased.
He didn't, he became a sour old man overnight? Was part of this caused by PTSD from military campaigns? I don't know. But his demeanor is different. No, I am not talking about the naiveite of a first time candidate, I am talking about something in his spirit. What is he doing now? Practicing law? Taking a breather (he should) and setting up this present and future path?
He was a fair and honest judge who followed the exact word of the law, in other words, his opinions and judgements were exact to the letter of the law. Didn't waiver, didn't let his heart or soul judge, just the statutes. To the point it was almost frustrating but totally perfect.
Now the NCGOP needs to regroup and find a judge candidate who is fair, ethical and has either positive track record as a judge, magistrate or lawyer, someone with charm, no skeletons in the closet, able to raise money and get the power backers yet appeal to the common people.
He/she needs to be strong and firm on the bench or in front of the bench yet "kiss babies and rescue kittens from the tree" so to speak.
Someone who has the titanium (stronger than steel) spine to uphold the law and bail and not be afraid to show pictures of victims graves, pictures of the victims when alive and their caskets and families. Those visions in the ads will win the election, hands down. That is what anyone who had the courage (no Republican did) to run against Vile Lies (Vi Liles) would have had to do. The Kenny Smith reply to why didn't you challenge her (Liles) was she is a lady was stupid and ridiculous, with that type of candidate, the Republicans did not deserve to win that mayoral race.
Miss hearing you speak, my friend. Still believe that candidate need to be groomed and vetted. Democrats do, the Political School that I dropped out of was the prime example. Greensboro democrats sent their workers to the classes, paid for them and paid them as if it was paid work time. These men and women (I knew them well back then) also said they were on the clock when they went out to campaign and work at the polls. So any "illegal" crap we get from the local GOP HQs is just that crap. Maybe groom and get them as candidates behind closed doors, we will never have any power in NC unless we start following what the democrats do.
This is the biggest pile of bullshit I've seen in a long time. The Republican judges on the court are as corrupt as they come, and you know it. Let's start with Leandro and gerrymandering. The list goes to the moon.
You are wrong about Anita Earls, at least in the criminal law context. She follows our criminal law more closely than any of the other NC Supreme Court judges. I’m a lawyer who works in criminal court, so I read the Court’s criminal law cases. Earls is our least-activist justice on the NC Supreme Court in the criminal law context.
You are correct about perception: she is popularly perceived as the most activist judge. The reality, however, is the opposite.