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Feedback on Outgoing Delaware Governor Carney Administration Trying to Stack Cronyistic Judges Before New Governor Takes Power
Dear Friends,
Folks, I always appreciate your feedback and it came in faster than usual this week, as I struck a nerve with many of you.
Here are the top 5 that came in from you about my column and the story below that pointed out that Delaware Governor John Carney is trying to stack the courts in what I clearly see as the cronyistic Delaware Way.
“It’s a last-ditch attempt by the outgoing governor. I thought he was above this kind of political fray, Judson.” – Susan M.
“As always, I appreciate your Delaware opinions about which I would know little without them. Hope all is well.” – Georgia P.
“I expected more from the Carney administration.”- Jonathan L.
“Once again, Judson, you are making something out of nothing. It’s annoying.” – Mike V.
“The next governor should do the picking, not Carney.”- Robert D.
See the story below and keep your feedback coming. I appreciate it, whether you agree or disagree.
Respectfully Yours,
JUDSON Bennett–Coastal Network
Citizens for Judicial Fairness Slams Carney Administration for Using Republican Playbook, Calls on Delaware Legislature to Pause Judicial Confirmations Until 2025
September 25, 2024 08:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time
WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, following news that Arthur G. Connolly Ill, Chairman of the Delaware Judicial Nominating Commission sent out a Notice and Questionnaire for five key judicial posts across the State’s judiciary – including for Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery – Citizens for Judicial Fairness released the following statement:
“Just two weeks ago, over 120,000 Delawareans cast votes for candidates in Primary elections to decide who will lead this state in charting a course for a new day and an end to the broken Delaware Way.
“For the Judicial Nominating Commission to turn around and issue a Questionnaire for several openings in the judiciary is unconscionable. The Commission is effectively interviewing candidates for years-long appointments that would be appointed by a lame duck governor. This political gamesmanship is reminiscent of the Republican-led effort in 2020 to hastily fill Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg’s seat just a week before President Biden was elected.
“Though the general election is still a few weeks away, Delaware voters overwhelmingly rejected Governor Carney and Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long’s way of doing business. Waiting until the next administration to fill these posts – whether it is New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer or Delaware House Minority Leader Mike Ramone – is respecting the will of the voters.
“The legislature should pause all confirmations until 2025 when Delaware’s newly elected leaders are in office.”Urgent issueNoted, will checkOn it