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Federal Judicial Selection As War, Part Three: The Role Of Ideology, Michael J. Gerhardt Oct 2002

Federal Judicial Selection As War, Part Three: The Role Of Ideology, Michael J. Gerhardt

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Judicial Selection And Political Culture, Jonathan L. Entin Jan 2002

Judicial Selection And Political Culture, Jonathan L. Entin

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This article proceeds in four stages. Part I examines the major rulings, relating to tort reform and school funding, that prompted the harsh and expensive Ohio campaign. Part II compares the process for appointing federal judges, particularly Supreme Court justices, which has also become notably contentious over the past three decades. Part III discusses the trend away from strict limitations on campaign speech by judicial candidates, which combined with the expansive protections afforded to independent expenditures in election campaigns will facilitate sharp rhetoric by those inclined in that direction. Finally, Part IV assesses the prospects for elevating the level of …


Supreme Court Selection As War, Michael J. Gerhardt Jan 2002

Supreme Court Selection As War, Michael J. Gerhardt

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