Please describe what you believe are the most significant issues in this race and why.
I believe that Presiding Judge Keller needs another conservative on the CCA to support her. See, e.g., the dissent by Keller in a recent case, Faust v, Texas, regarding free speech (attached hereto). There are other examples over the past two years were conservatives were in the minority on CCA decisions.
Are the United States and Texas constitutions living documents? Please answer in the context of Progressivism versus Originalism.
No.
I have consistently argued against the concept of a living constitution. The US Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage is the most recent mistaken ruling based on that concept.
Please describe the best way for the average voter to determine which candidate for this office is best.
By past personal conduct, past legal experience, and stated judicial philosophy.
How many days off per year should the officeholder of this position take to learn (seminars & workshops) or teach (give educational or motivational talks) or network with other county officials?
On the CCA, very few such days would be warranted. The CCA is extremely busy, handling roughly 9000 filings a year. I have always been recognized as a hard worker, including my time on Texas Supreme Court.
Who is endorsing you and what is their relationship to you?
In my last race, I was endorsed by several immigration enforcement groups and by Conservative Republicans of Harris County. I have not sought any endorsements in this race. My object to this point has been to find out whether my opponents are competent conservatives. If so, I would be happy to support them. I have found nothing on Walker or Webster, except that Webster has not been licensed 10 years. As previously stated, Harle is an experienced trial court judge from San Antonio.
However, as reflected by various San Antonio newspaper articles, the Democrats like him. See, e.g.,
"Reed cuttingly described Harle as 'a darling of defense attorneys' and said LaHood and persistent Reed critic Mike Cohen, an ex-prosecutor in Reed's office, are 'part of (Harle's) inner circle.' While she stopped short of saying that there was collusion between the three men to bring her down, the inference wasn't hard to detect."
http://www.expressnews.com/news/news_columnists/gilbert_g arcia/article/Both-parties-could-see-Harle-as-DA-4687657.php
He is well liked by Bexar County democrats:
"Two Democratic judges tell me Harle would make a great DA. For political
Why are you running for this office and what 3 major goals do you want to be measured by if you are elected?
I entered the race to ensure that Republican primary voters had a conservative choice.
I want to be measured by my adherence to Constitutional text, adherence to statutory text, and efficient use of tax dollars.
What are the three main reasons you are running for this office? Do you see any potential conflicts of interest?
Sid Adler (Harle??)has the most criminal law experience in this race but his conservative credentials are, to say the least, questionable. I am not a criminal law specialist but know more than the average Texas lawyer about our criminal justice system. I have reviewed the last two years of CCA rulings and have a good feel for the conservative Republicans, the moderate Republicans, and the sole Democrat on the court.
I am a recognized expert on the Texas Constitution of 1876, have significant legislative experience that the other candidates lack, and am the only candidate in the race with prior high court experience. The opinions that I personally authored on the Texas Supreme Court in 2002-2005 have been cited almost a 1000 times, including citation by other state supreme courts.
