Unfortunately, I don't know a lot about the judicial candidates. The judicial races are always hard to decide on.

If Newby is a constitutionalist, I'm for him. Too many, including our current president, are trying to tear the constitution up and throw it away. The framers of the constitution were incredible forward thinkers.

Can you imagine how they were able to create such a document that would withstand mostly intact for over 200 years? They were some super smart guys.

A few more days...

These political stories are getting BORING. Hasn't there been enough news lately that trumps this sort of story and really who cares? Most have already voted so this sort of story is lame.

"Indeed......but if their opinions didn't matter we wouldn't need then at all."

"LOL I do so love irony......"

"What like Corporations being "people", that sort of thing? :)"

"And ignorant "natural born" citizens can do likewise......I suggest Mississippi."---Grand Union

Wow, such insight. I bet you have people writing up these ingenious replies don't you. These are far to clever to be your own.

It should say "corporate masters and rich and powerful fat cats" spending heavily on Newby.

Oh puleeeeeze. What a tired and worn out , not to mention inaccurate, phrase. Corporations are made up of stockholders. If you have an IRA, you are likley a stockholder. Most retired scholteachers and other public servants retirements are funded through their stock holdings in these "evil" corporations. Are there some stupid companies out there that do some reprehensible stuff, sure. There are far more companies that are responsible and care about what future they are heading toward. Are you still stuck in a 60's college classroom?

WRAL--Why is it you failed to mention that PAUL NEWBY is the ONLY candidate in this race that has been publicly endorsed by BOTH Democrat & Republican Prior Chief Justices of the NC Supreme Court?!? That alone speaks volumes! Newby is vastly more experienced! He has served 8 years on the NC Supreme Court, & prior to that he served 20+ years as a tough Federal Prosecutor in North Carolina. Sam Ervin is pulling the old 'political expediency' game. Ervin hasn't even completed HALF of his first term as a NC Judge & yet already trying to jump on the Supreme Court again trying to use his Father's name. Ervin's onlu prior experience is serving on the NC Utilities Commission! The choice is clear-Newby has the overwhleming support of Democrats & Republicans b/c he is a proven excellent Judge! Newby has never allowed politics to sway his votes. He is a strict constructionist who believes in ruling on & appying the law as writen by the legislator. Newby is the best choice & has EARNED re-election

Nothing like the intellectual appeal of a hillbilly commercial.

'We need judges that are not ignorant and understand that they interpret the law, not legislate from the bench."

Indeed......but if their opinions didn't matter we wouldn't need then at all.

" This shows the complete disdain for the law on the left, they know their agenda is nothing but ignorance and hate"

LOL I do so love irony......

" and the only way to get it into law is to have judges that base their judgements on other than our constitution and legal precedent."

What like Corporations being "people", that sort of thing? :)

" Ignorant immigrants that do not like it are welcome to leave."

And ignorant "natural born" citizens can do likewise......I suggest Mississippi.

"It seems to me that this is a binary issue, either outside spending should be allowed or it shouldn't."

or perhaps it should be regulated.....

It seems to me that this is a binary issue, either outside spending should be allowed or it shouldn't. Currently the law allows it and both sides obviously support their candidates, no surprise. The candidates have no say in this and for either side to imply a lack of integrity or criticize the other for the outside support while also receiving it would seem disingenuous and hypocritical. This article focuses more on the details of Republican backed support but I imagine it could if desired find as many details past or present regarding Democratic support as well.

At the end of the day, I believe concerns about money such as this boil down to the character of the person in the race. I have know Justice Newby personally for about 15 years and have nothing but the utmost respect for him. His character is without doubt beyond question and he will apply the law and Constitution as written without regard for any other factors as evidenced by his past service and record on the court.

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