Jan 05 2010
“The Need for Reform is Clear”
An editorial in today’s Philadelphia Daily News urges that Merit Selection is a much needed reform. Discussing the very expensive 2009 Supreme Court elections and the Luzerne County Courthouse scandal, the Daily News writes:
Welcome to the darker side of the Pennsylvania judiciary, a side that will continue to stay dark as long as we elect judges. . . .
The editorial discusses the danger of fundraising in judicial campaigns, the too important role of the political parties in determining who reaches the bench, and the lack of relevant information for voters trying to decide who should be a judge.
The editorial closes with a shout-out to PMC:
Tags: judicial elections, Merit Selection, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, Philadelphia Daily News, PMCThe need for reform is clear. The advocacy group Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts has been a steady voice calling for merit selection through a constitutional amendment.
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