Grits has long considered the Longview News-Journal one of if not the best small-town newspaper in the state, so I'm pleased but unsurprised that they're the only media outlet profiling candidates for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Three of the nine seats on the court will be open in next year's elections and multiple candidates have announced for each of them. So far, reporter Glenn Evans has interviewed Jani Jo Wood, Barbara Walther, and W.C. "Bud" Kirkendall. One hopes they'll round out the rest before next spring's primaries. Nobody else seems to be paying attention.
Though more candidates could still jump in before the deadline, of those who've announced so far, Grits presently plans to vote for Judge Bert Richardson out of San Antonio against Walther and Jani Wood from Houston over her opponent, SA appellate prosecutor Kevin Yeary. I don't see how liberty-minded voters could support either of the candidates who've announced for the seat currently held by Judge Cathy Cochran - Kirkendall and Harris County prosecutor David Newell. The less-government crowd still needs a horse in that race.
Though I greatly appreciate their coverage, Grits had some choice words in the comments for Walther's self-serving characterization of her most infamous case - the Great Eldorado Polygamist Roundup. She fibbed that her rulings in that episode were "upheld," but in reality the Third Court of Appeals said she abused her discretion. After her egregious decision to order the seizure of more than 400 kids because of their parents' religious beliefs, I consider Judge Walther a terrible embarrassment. At one point Grits openly wondered if she were the worst judge in Texas. That's still an open question (though there are surely other contenders). Elevating her to the high court would be a disaster and a disgrace
RELATED: Dearth of small-government candidates in Court of Criminal Appeals races, and High-court watching: When the right-hand shoulder becomes the middle of the road.
Though more candidates could still jump in before the deadline, of those who've announced so far, Grits presently plans to vote for Judge Bert Richardson out of San Antonio against Walther and Jani Wood from Houston over her opponent, SA appellate prosecutor Kevin Yeary. I don't see how liberty-minded voters could support either of the candidates who've announced for the seat currently held by Judge Cathy Cochran - Kirkendall and Harris County prosecutor David Newell. The less-government crowd still needs a horse in that race.
Though I greatly appreciate their coverage, Grits had some choice words in the comments for Walther's self-serving characterization of her most infamous case - the Great Eldorado Polygamist Roundup. She fibbed that her rulings in that episode were "upheld," but in reality the Third Court of Appeals said she abused her discretion. After her egregious decision to order the seizure of more than 400 kids because of their parents' religious beliefs, I consider Judge Walther a terrible embarrassment. At one point Grits openly wondered if she were the worst judge in Texas. That's still an open question (though there are surely other contenders). Elevating her to the high court would be a disaster and a disgrace
RELATED: Dearth of small-government candidates in Court of Criminal Appeals races, and High-court watching: When the right-hand shoulder becomes the middle of the road.
Though more candidates could still jump in before the deadline, of those who've announced so far, Grits presently plans to vote for Judge Bert Richardson out of San Antonio against Walther and Jani Wood from Houston over her opponent, SA appellate prosecutor Kevin Yeary. I don't see how liberty-minded voters could support either of the candidates who've announced for the seat currently held by Judge Cathy Cochran - Kirkendall and Harris County prosecutor David Newell. The less-government crowd still needs a horse in that race.
Though I greatly appreciate their coverage, Grits had some choice words in the comments for Walther's self-serving characterization of her most infamous case - the Great Eldorado Polygamist Roundup. She fibbed that her rulings in that episode were "upheld," but in reality the Third Court of Appeals said she abused her discretion. After her egregious decision to order the seizure of more than 400 kids because of their parents' religious beliefs, I consider Judge Walther a terrible embarrassment. At one point Grits openly wondered if she were the worst judge in Texas. That's still an open question (though there are surely other contenders). Elevating her to the high court would be a disaster and a disgrace
RELATED: Dearth of small-government candidates in Court of Criminal Appeals races, and High-court watching: When the right-hand shoulder becomes the middle of the road.
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