One of the most frequent e-mail queries that we get here at the FlashReport is from loyal readers wanting to know who are the "good candidates" to vote for when it comes to judges. Alas, it is often that our message back is that we just don’t know. Well, we are pleased to share with you that this election cycle, the California Republican Lawyers Association has worked hard an put together recommendations in many of the judicial races in counties around California… CRLA President Steve Baric penned this piece to introduce his organization’s recommendations (this piece first appeared on FR friend Steve Frank’s California Political News & Views website)…
LINK TO CRLA JUDICIAL VOTER GUIDE
The People We Elect As Judges Matters – A Lot!
By Steve Baric, President, California Republican Lawyers Association
As Secretary of the California Republican Party and President of the California Republican Lawyers Association, I have traveled throughout California speaking to Republican organizations regarding the power of Judges. I usually start the discussion by asking the following question
“What branch of government do you believe is the most powerful – the legislative, the executive or the judicial?”
I have been amazed by the fact that every group responds that the most powerful branch of government is the judiciary. Therefore, it seems ironic to me that we spend so little time and resources on judicial elections. Millions are spent every year electing Republicans to positions in the legislature. Yet, every law they pass is subject to review by a Judge. In effect, a Judge will have the final say on the actions of the officials we work so hard to elect.
**There is more – click the link**
May 30th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Roberto Orellana for Ventura County Judge – he is very conservative and better educated. For some reason his name isn’t on the list – even though he is a Republican.
May 30th, 2008 at 12:00 am
It is a small point, but there have been several newsstories about the fact that the Bar Association rated all four candidates for Office 84 in Los Angeles County unqualified. In the link, they have John Dominguez rated as well qualified.
June 2nd, 2008 at 12:00 am
Katie, they did not back Roberto Orellana because they backed Jeff Bennett. While it is a nonpartisan race, I received a phone call from the Democrats endorsing Orellana. All the Republican communications I get endorse Bennett.