Buying Time—2008: Michigan
Analysis
Leading up to the November 2008 election, the Brennan Center is releasing real-time reports on television advertising in state Supreme Court elections. The 2008 reports continue the groundbreaking analysis first conducted in 2000 examining the sponsorship, content and costs of televised state Supreme Court campaign ads.
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October 14, 2008 – MICOC Taylor Tough on Crime
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Michigan Chamber of Commerce believes the court should be tough on crime, believes Chief Justice Cliff Taylor is the right candidate.
October 16, 2008 – Taylor Earn Your Way
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Ad claims Chief Justice Cliff Taylor has earned the right to serve on Michigan's Supreme Court.
October 20, 2008 – MIDSCC Taylor George Bush
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Ad shows Pres. George W. Bush giving a speech, telling the audience Michigan needs more judges like Justice Clifford Taylor. Text at the beginning reads, "George W. Bush & Clifford Taylor, Political soldies for the rich."
October 20, 2008 – MIDSCC Taylor Good Soldier
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Ad calls Justice Clifford Taylor a "good soldier" for Wall Street and Insurance companies. Also asks viewers to call Justice Taylor to "thank him" for making it hard for woman to sue employers when they have been raped at work.
October 21, 2008 – MIDSCC Taylor The Sleeping Judge
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Ad claims Justice Cliff Taylor fell asleep on the bench. Also claims Justice Taylor was ranked a poor judge and other judges throught Justice Taylor should be investigated.
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October 22, 2008 – Taylor Works Hard
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Ad claims Justice Cliff Taylor works hard to keep down taxes and run a good court.
October 23, 2008 – Taylor Right to Be Protected
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Ad claims citizens have the right to be protected, and Justice Cliff Taylor has worked hard to do this. Endorsements include M.A.D.D. and a couple police organizations.
October 24, 2008 – MICOC Hathaway Tough on Predators
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Ad claims Judge Diane Hathaway's sentencing of sex predators too short given the nature of their crimes.
October 25, 2008 – Unqualified Hathaway
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Ad claims "top" newspapers and police associations endorse Justice Cliff Taylor over the "unqualified" Judge Diane Hathaway.
October 29, 2008 – Hathaway Taylor Fell Asleep
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Ad claims Justice Taylor fell asleep during trial then ruled against family who lost a great deal in a house fire.
October 29, 2008 – MIDSCC Taylor Wake Up Call
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Ad claims Justice Cliff Taylor fell asleep on the bench. Also claims Justice Taylor was ranked a poor judge and other judges throught Justice Taylor should be investigated.
October 29, 2008 – MIRP Hathaway Unqualified
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Ad claims Judge Hathaway was light on child predators and terrorist sympathizer.
October 29, 2008 – Taylor Lies About Chief Justice
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Ad claims Judge Hathaway's ads are lies, and that newspapers, police groups and the NRA endorse Justice Taylor.
October 30, 2008 – MIDSCC Taylor Bush's Agenda
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Ad ties Justice Taylor to President Bush. Also claims implies he is anti-women, anti-environment and pro-business.
October 30, 2008 – MIDSCC Taylor Good Soldier
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Ad calls Justice Clifford Taylor a "good soldier" for Wall Street and Insurance companies. Also asks viewers to call Justice Taylor to "thank him" for making it hard for woman to sue employers when they have been raped at work..