In today’s Star Tribune, Lori Sturdevant discusses impeding threats to the judiciary with Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Russell Anderson. “‘If big spending on judicial races doesn’t come to Minnesota in this election cycle, it will soon. When it gets here, it’s going to be very difficult to change,’ Anderson said. Judges who’d prefer not to associate with political parties or interest groups will feel compelled to do so, for self-protection. Groups that don’t now put their brand on a judge will think they must, to safeguard their interests. ‘When this comes, our very good state judicial system is going to be at risk.’”
Read the complete article here – http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/16690936.html
