NC Chief Justice's Departure Could Reshape State Politics

WFDD ^ | January 29, 2019

[SMGFan]

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin is stepping down midway through the term he won in 2014.

The decision comes just after a proposed way to change how court vacancies are filled was shot down at the polls.

If Republican lawmakers had their way, Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, would have to choose Martin’s replacement from a slate of candidates selected by the legislature. But when they asked voters in November to give them that power, the measure was defeated by a wide margin. So the decision remains with the governor.

[SMGFan]

NC idiots electing Democrats.

[an amused spectator]

Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court John Roberts assures us that Democrats appointed to the judicial bench don't make rulings like Democrats - except when they do, which is 100% of the time.

But at least Roberts' blackmail secret is safe...

[SunkenCiv]

If Republican lawmakers had their way, Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, would have to choose Martin’s replacement from a slate of candidates selected by the legislature. But when they asked voters in November to give them that power, the measure was defeated by a wide margin. So the decision remains with the governor.

[ryderann]

It will take heavy fines and prison time for a relative handful of sphincters to make a difference in NC.