Like a lot of you, my concern about our representatives in authorities grows every day. As you already know, my son, Joshua, has introduced his curiosity in working for the emptiness within the Commonwealth Court. The weeks since that call have raised my concern much more.
While all of us could present as much as vote for primaries and basic elections, few of us are cognizant of how candidates are chosen and proceed to have their names positioned on a poll. Most of us understand that there’s some type of soliciting signatures, the quantity and variety of which depends upon the actual workplace being sought. Beyond that I’ve been astonished to study the expense related to any lifelike try to achieve workplace. For instance, it’s estimated that Joshua must elevate $400,000.00 to finance a viable bid for a seat on the Court. Many of these signatures and far of that cash is provided by the celebration of your alternative, offered that celebration selects you as their endorsed candidate for the place.
There’s the “rub.” Endorsement by the celebration. During the weeks earlier than a main every celebration conducts straw polls to resolve which candidate to endorse if multiple expresses a want to run. Ultimately, the candidate with probably the most votes often earns the assist of the celebration. What I’ve discovered is that these votes will not be based mostly on competency or {qualifications}. Instead, they’re the muse of what has just lately been known as “the swamp.” It comes right down to “who you is aware of and the way you is aware of ‘em.” If you’ve been a devoted Democrat or Republican and constructed up a guide of mates over the course of time, you’ll obtain your celebration’s endorsement no matter {qualifications} or electability.
Most of you already know Joshua and his accomplishments. If not, a easy google search can be enlightening. He stands for the Constitution and particular person rights. He stands for honesty and integrity. Perform the identical search on his opponent, Megan Martin. There is not any query concerning her service to the Commonwealth serving as Secretary and Parliamentarian to the PA Senate. She’s been an awesome Republican and could be a wonderful candidate for the Senate or Congress. However, she has by no means tried a case and even set foot in a courtroom. Your household physician could also be the very best within the Commonwealth, however wouldn’t be your option to carry out surgical procedure. Unlike the Superior Court, the Commonwealth Court is the Court of unique jurisdiction the place it should hear proof and weigh credibility for a lot of actions in opposition to the Commonwealth. That expertise and experience will not be gained by serving as Parliamentarian or Secretary of the Senate.
If the competency of the Judges sitting on the Bench or the integrity to resolve circumstances on the deserves and the Constitutions as a substitute of political positions or obligations, please think about making a donation to Joshua’s candidacy at and assist us take a step out of the swamp.