On April 3rd we have an opportunity to vote for a candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court that will decide cases fairly and impartially. That candidate is LINDA CLIFFORD. She has a stellar record and bases her decisions on facts and the law. She has ignored outside influences. Linda Clifford has practiced law in Wisconsin for over 30 years. She is currently with the firm of LaFollette, Godfrey & Kahn. Her practice includes civil litigation in media, energy, telecommunications, environmental, immigration and constitutional law. Prior to entering private practice, she served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Wisconsin Department of Justice

Linda Clifford has received bipartisan support from former Governors Patrick Lucey(D) and Lee Sherman Dreyfus(R). These two former governors strongly believe in the importance of an independent judicial system that rises above partisanship. Because of their strong beliefs in her qualifications and fairness, they are serving as honorary co-chairs for the “Linda Clifford for State Supreme Court Campaign.” Our senator, Russ Feingold, also believes in an independent judiciary and he also supports her.

Her opponent on the other hand, does not have the same standard of ethics. She has failed to disclose a conflict of interest in a number of cases. Currently, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, a nonpartisan watchdog group, has asked the Wisconsin Judicial Commission to begin an ethics probe into a number of her cases.

Also, Wisconsin voters should be alarmed that outside interest groups with questionable political ties are pouring money into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. They are supporting Linda Clifford’s opponent. Wisconsin voters need to ask why these special interests are trying to tell us how to vote.

Let us demonstrate to them that Wisconsin voters prefer fairness impartiality, and honesty in their Supreme Court Justices. Keep our court system fair and honest. Do not tip the balance we have now. VOTE FOR LINDA CLIFFORD FOR THE WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT ON April 3rd. Please take the time to vote.

Dee Taylor
Rice Lake