Protecting Fair & Impartial Courts
By THOMAS SOLBERG
As the 2009 campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court winds down, the Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee (WJCIC) has raised concerns about new ads and cautioned voters to be highly skeptical of all 30-second ads as they decide who should serve a ten-year term on the state Supreme Court.
By THOMAS SOLBERG
The State Bar has reconstituted the Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee (WJCIC) to help voters make informed choices in the April 7, 2009 Supreme Court Election. “Our central message is that while judges, including Supreme Court Justices, are elected in Wisconsin much like other public officials, the role of judges is different than that of legislators, governors and other elected officials who represent various constituencies and advocate policy goals,” explains committee chair Tom Basting.
Since State Bar of Wisconsin President Tom Basting announced the formation of the Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee, the WJCIC has been in the news alot. Below we have rounded up some of the coverage.
Updated: February 27, 2009
By THOMAS SOLBERG
The Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee (WJCIC) cautions voters to be highly skeptical of any political advertising they come across in the next few days. It is expected voters will be barraged with new and potentially deceptive ads this weekend prior to Tuesday’s Supreme Court election. The WJCIC urges voters to seek out reliable, nonbiased sources of information about the candidates.
Quality Media Fact Checks of Campaign Advertising:
WISC TV Channel 3 (Madison) Reality Check:
Newsweek Magazine:
FactCheck.org (Annenberg Political Fact Check):
Candidate Debates and Voter Guides:
