Political bias said to affect judicial choices

From VA Pilot click here to read the story.

The two open seats in Chesapeake Circuit Court have prompted the most maneuvering, according to several legislators.

Republican legislators favor prominent Chesapeake defense lawyer John Brown and city Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Judge Rufus A. Banks Jr., according to legislators close to the negotiations.

Several Democratic lawmakers have said they can support Brown, but not Banks, according to sources.

Initially they preferred Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge Eileen Olds, but more recently substituted Norfolk Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Marjorie A. Arrington. Arrington confirmed her interest in the post last week.

Now see I would be happy if Olds was sent to Circuit court. That way every thing she does would be recorded and open to the public. I bet she doesn't want this post. Because her actions would be open to all to see. She wouldn't be able to hide behind close doors.