What are the pros and cons of judicial elections being partisan?
When a judge rules on a particular case, the judge does not consider political affiliation in determining the outcome. According to the guilty plea of Travis Ketner in the public corruption case, there has been rigging of court assignments, which, of course, implicates the courts. Is there a way to reassure the public about the integrity of El Paso courts? I am not aware of any corruption on the part of our current judges. Cases are assigned by a computer on a random basis. I have no knowledge of any courts being implicated in the corruption scandal. Discuss the pros and cons of incumbency. Usually, being an incumbent is advantageous. However, if the judge has performed poorly, then voters may hold it against him. Describe the worst thing you’ve seen in a courtroom, and the best thing. The worst part of being in a courtroom is when the court does not treat those who appear before the court with courtesy, dignity and respect. The most thrilling moment is when you see justice done. Discl
