*What I have done in the past with this guide is not compensated and takes dozens of hours of research and interviews. While some time is spent transcribing much of my time is spent constantly trying to contact candidates to get answers to self-designed surveys with questions not typically asked. I did not have time to put that effort in this year so I apologize to any who were expecting that.



I was pleasantly surprised to discover people remembering this site even though I have not advertised it this year and all previous advertising was very limited.


Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Superior Court - Fourth Judicial District Douglas Blankenship

Shall Douglas L. Blankenship be retained as judge of the superior court for six years?

According to the State of Alaska Region III Voter Guide the Judicial Council Recommends a Yes Vote

Appointed in 2006 by Gov. Frank Murkowski (R) re-appointed in 2010 by Walter L. Carpeneti.

Here is an article relating to his judgment in relation to the CLEAN-WATER INITIATIVE REACTION TO PEBBLE MINE: http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/030208/sta_252907217.shtml

• This document relates to his above judgment. http://www.alaskalawblog.com/sp-ord62.pdf

The only thing that stood out to me was his statement in the voter guide, "I believe the charge to a judge is to interpret the law as enacted by the legislature as representatives of the people." Those who are supporters of the Constitution being interpreted as the founders intended and Jury Nullification may want to think on this statement. That's not to say his views are for or against the two mentioned positions, merely that this statement could be a positional indicator.
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