The Justice Caucus is uniquely situated. Other organizations highlight their nonpartisan nature by implying that a commitment to a pre-existing organization is somehow inconsistent with justice. Our Party, however, already recognizes the importance of Justice, Due Process, Fairness and Equal Protection. Being identified with this organization can be a tremendous advantage.
Voters know the values and principles our party represents.
They expect our values to be reflected by the judicial candidates we nominate. Although voters rarely pay much attention to judicial races, the 2000 campaign has already been exceptional. Observers cannot ignore the extreme changes in established law that suddenly followed the Republican take-over of the Michigan Supreme Court. Indeed, in a thoughtful dissent, one of the only two remaining veteran justices complained about the transparent absence of judicial restraint. This is demonstrated by extremist Republicans appointed to the high Court, who have invited appeals to overrule established legal precedents spanning decades.