"Across the country, state courts are drowning in a sea of special-interest campaign money."
New York Times editorial, Sept. 7, 2008
New York Times editorial, Sept. 7, 2008
Facts, Stats & Quotes
Facts & Stats
State Supreme Court candidates raised $200.4 million from 1999-2008, compared with an estimated $85.4 million in 1989-1998. Source: National Institute on Money in State Politics.
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Notable Quotes
"The improper appearance created by money in judicial elections is one of the most important issues facing our judicial system today."
Theodore B. Olson, former U.S. Solicitor General
and attorney on behalf of Hugh Caperton
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