If McAwful played it right, this wouldn’t be an issue. By recess appointing her, he basically screwed the pooch. Funny I never hear such sentiments when the roles are reversed.
I thought of that, and perhaps McAuliffe should have consulted the legislature. Still, it’s still not Judge Roush’s fault. She knows the law and I think she would be a great addition to the state supreme court; I’ve seen her on the bench for years.
Historically, the Virginia General Assembly has never removed a sitting justice. The Virginia judicial selection process has been the subject of debate for some time.