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View ArticleCourt elections put big money in charge
When I think about the Michigan Supreme Court, I have to sadly conclude it represents the very best justice that partisan money can buy. That’s a scandal and a disgrace. Four years ago, the University...
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Guest column: Elites are trying to wrest control of courts from the voters
By Dan Pero/American Justice Partnership The recent recommendations of Michigan’s Judicial Selection Task Force have been widely hailed by legal elites, prominent newspaper editorial boards and others....
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Democrats commit foul with Penn St./Supreme Court link, Truth Squad rules
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Extreme Supreme Court Endangers Our Children” Who: Michigan Democratic Party What: Internet ad Truth Squad call: Foul Questionable statement: “The Penn State scandal was...
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Flagrant foul called on Democratic attack in Supreme Court race
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Streak” and “Lily” Who: Michigan Democratic Party What: Web/TV ads Truth Squad call: Flagrant Foul Questionable statement: “After my daughter, Lily, was killed at the...
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Touting of GOP justices by chamber gets ‘no foul’ from Truth Squad
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Real Cases” and “Tough Judges” Who: Michigan Chamber of Commerce What: Radio ads Truth Squad call: No foul The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican state...
View ArticleMichigan’s ‘supreme’ election is a scandal
Markman, O’Brien, Zahra, McCormack, Johnson and Kelley could be a law firm for all voters know about them, instead of the six party-nominated candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court on the...
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Truth Squad calls flagrant foul on terrorism charge in court campaign
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Kid Gloves“, “Justice Denied” and “How Could You?” Who: Michigan Republican Party, Judicial Crisis Network What: TV/Internet ads Truth Squad call: Flagrant foul Although...
View ArticleRTW law and referendum just won’t mix
Michigan is one of 24 states where the public can pass judgment on the work of their elected representatives via the power of referendum. But just as Superman’s foes found kryptonite could neutralize...
View ArticleSupreme Court vacancy gives Snyder chance to combat big money’s influence
It’s rare for a governor to have the power in his own hands to remedy a problem that’s been embarrassing his state since the present state constitution was adopted, half a century ago. But with Justice...
View ArticleMichigan Democratic Party – Michigan Supreme Court TV ads
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpz0fIh88Yg httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ouws-5rIdXQ QUESTIONABLE STATEMENTS: “After my daughter, Lily, was killed at the hands of a child abuser, I vowed to spend my...
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“We are here and it is now. Further than that, all human knowledge is moonshine” – H. L. Mencken, 20th century American newspaperman. * Publius, a nonprofit in Michigan dedicated to promoting civic...
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