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Submitted by john wertz on 2016-02-21 21:57:25

PROS

Conservative attorney, who teaches the Constitution, amongst other conservative courses
Claims to be a strict constructionist and originalist
Constitutional, liberty-minded principled patriot & fighter (long history of conservative activism and education)
Believes judges should not impose “any personal or political agenda to my decisions”
Believes “justices must be vigilant in protecting the integrity of the Court to ensure that litigants are treated fairly”
Indicated Code of Judicial Conduct protects incumbents
Strong proponent of Limited Government
God-centric
Thomas/Alito favorite SCOTUS Justices for being strict constructionist
Understands corruption in Judicial System where judges are concerned
Strong, like/liberty minded endorsements - including Grassroots of America; Statewide Orgs.
(Joann Fleming) conservative leaders David Barton, Cathie Adams, Jonathon Saenz, Kelly Shackelford, Judge Paul Pressler and Dr. James Dobson, Texas Values Action

CONS

Little to no bench experience.
Altercation w/a harassing liberal journalist several years ago - apologized for.
Does not have knowledge on the budget of the court.
Was not clear on his beliefs in court’s providing interpreters.
Has said on his radio show regarding US Congress declaring war that if congress passes a military budget that is the same as delcaration of war