Wisconsin Supreme Court race seen as test for partisans VOTE FEB 20!

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race seen as test for partisans


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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press Jan 22, 2018 1



MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, the first statewide contest of 2018, is shaping up to be a measuring stick for both Republicans and Democrats as they attempt to gauge voter feelings headed into the fall midterm election.

The Supreme Court race is officially nonpartisan but Madison attorney Tim Burns is openly touting his liberal credentials, Sauk County Circuit Judge Michael Screnock is largely backed by conservatives and Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Rebecca Dallet argues she's the only moderate.

The political views of the three candidates were prominent at a debate Monday hosted by the conservative Federalist Society in Milwaukee.

Burns told Federalist Society members in his opening statement that "you weakened our democracy to the point that we elected a perverse show-dog named (President Donald) Trump to lead our great nation," the Wisconsin State Journal reported.

Dallet and Burns often clashed while Screnock looked on.

"The goal here is to improve the Supreme Court, to make sure it works better and improve the terrible, partisan reputation," Dallet said. "By your own behavior, Mr. Burns, you have shown you cannot do that."

Screnock said he found his opponents' political speech "deeply troubling" and promised his election would help keep the court from returning to liberal control.

The two highest vote-getters in the Feb. 20 Supreme Court primary will face each other in the April 3 general election to replace conservative Justice Michael Gableman who is not seeking a second term. The court is currently controlled 5-2 by conservatives...................

[jodymarie aimee]

1. one guess who we're voting for !!!

Burns all the way....

[old guy]

2. Screnock has already won one slot on the ballot being the Koch nominee.

The contest will be between Burns and Dallet and from her comment, it would appear she may be a stealth repub. Could be wrong but I'm going to vote for Burns.

[dragonlady]

3. Yes, Burns all the way

Judicial impartiality is nice, but we can't afford to let the right-wing justices continue to ruin our democracy. Voters seem to be turning toward seriously fighting back now, and I think Tim Burns is the one who can best attract their support and win this seat. We need it badly.

[riversedge]

4. Please, everyone, take another Dem to the polls with you.