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Ladenburg best for court

Sat., June 23, 2012

The August Washington primary will contain elections for state Supreme Court, which are often not highly publicized. Position 9 will be an open seat. Bruce Hilyer is a predictable Seattle liberal backed by pro-abortion rights and gay marriage groups. Former Justice Richard Sanders was a disaster in his tenure, constantly voting to overturn criminal convictions and sex offender commitments.

The best choice is John Ladenburg. He received undergraduate and law degrees from Gonzaga University and was born in Leavenworth, so he at least knows Eastern Washington. Ladenburg had a solid record as Pierce County prosecutor and is a political moderate more in line with Eastern Washington views than the other candidates.

Sam Watt, Jr.

Spokane

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