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Thursday, May 3

New study links political activity to judges

by DavidAkin on Thu 03 May 2007 10:18 AM EDT

This just in from the University of Guelph:

New U of G Study Shows Politics Affects Judicial Appointments
When it comes to judicial appointments, politics appear to be influencing selection, according to new research by a University of Guelph political scientist.
Troy Riddell examined 978 judicial appointments between 1988 ... more »

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