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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=160x32358

The problem with the stirb page is that it only provides the self bios.

Interesting comments by Alan Nelson:

Most important issue: Keep politics and special interests out of the court room.

Extensive travel across 5 continents and 35 countries. Deep respect for other cultures and languages.

Tim Tinglestad, on the other hand, says:

I believe that justice is served when judges fear God and love the people,

F. Richard Gallo:

Average Minnesotans are underrepresented on our Court. I am committed to providing this representation, to helping the Court focus on its duties, and to prioritizing Constitutional rights and an independent judiciary that works to settle the legal problems facing society and each person.

Lorie Gildea:

My record demonstrates that I am committed to preserving equal justice under the law, the rule of law in guiding our society, and the guarantees of liberty, safety, and democracy in Minnesota.

Deborah Hedlund:

My diverse family(including African, Indian, Asian, Hispanic, European, and Jewish heritage) as well as exposure to 25 % non-white litigants, would provide much needed balance and understanding. By clear, consistent opinions, litigation would be reduced (saving the public and litigants money) and increasing the predictibility of legal outcomes.

Paula Brummel:

member Teamsters

As judge, I will consider issues from multiple perspectives, treat all parties fairly and respectfully, and decide matters that come before me using research and my knowledge of the law.

Elizabeth Cutler:

Endorsed by: Walter F. Mondale; Thomas Heffelfinger; David Lillehaug; Sam Hanson; Edward Stringer; Warren Spannaus; Tom Tinkham; Jean Holloway; Mary Vasaly; Thomas Johnson.


David Piper:

Endorsed by: Former US Senator Dave Durenberger; Former Met Council Chair Ted Mondale; Former Sheriff Pat McGowan; State Senator Scott Dibble; State Senator Don Betzold; State Senator Ember Reichgott Junge; Former Judge John Stanoch; Former Hennepin County Administrator Sandra Vargas; Sylvia and Sam Kaplan; Sally and George Pillsbury.

Jane Ranum:

A State Senator? Which party?

Enorsed by: Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Wahl; Retired Hennepin County Judge William Posten; Senator Patricia Torres Ray; Senator Ann Rest; Representative Jean Wagenius; Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorfman; Bloomington City Council Member Steve Peterson; Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels; Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak; Orono Mayor James White.