GOP Justices Stomp Democrats in Fundraising
Fair Courts E-lert
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Author: Sean Reilly
Source: Mobile Register (Ala.)
Date: 2/2/2000
The Alabama Supreme Court faces a pivotal election this year with five seats up for election. For Republicans, the campaign will offer an opportunity to expand their 5-4 majority. Observers say that the campaign could also turn into a referendum on the GOP-dominated court’s trend toward favoring defendants over plaintiffs in tort cases. Due to the importance of the election, the quest for campaign dollars began months ago. According to the article, Republicans seem to be winning the fundraising game. Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold See raised $262,500 in contributions between September and December, mainly from business lobbying groups. During the same time period, none of his competitors raised more than $28,000.