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It’s almost unimaginable that the quality of NYC judges does not rely on merit, integrity, or prestige. It relies on mostly on donations to the Democratic Party. This pay to play model must end, and we’ll make sure of it! #JusticeInDemocracy
Thread 1/5 https://www.nysfocus.com/2020/12/10/pay-to-play-judges/
Thread 1/5 https://www.nysfocus.com/2020/12/10/pay-to-play-judges/
Here’s what #NewReformers Judicial Delegate @julia_forman had to say:
“I was being completely blocked from doing the job that I was elected to do, of being the person who considers and evaluates the nominees.”
Does that sound democratic? Absolutely not. We must do better!
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“I was being completely blocked from doing the job that I was elected to do, of being the person who considers and evaluates the nominees.”
Does that sound democratic? Absolutely not. We must do better!
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“Eight of the nine candidates party leadership recommended at August’s Queens convention — all of whom were approved by the convention and elected by voters last month — have made multiple donations of hundreds of dollars to the Queens Democratic Party in the past 15 years.”
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Well done, District Leader @EthanFelder87 for speaking out on this issue.
“I’m sure the party is aware of who has donated to it,” Felder said, when told by New York Focus about Meeks’ comments.
“In that sense, I would disbelieve what Chairman Meeks told you,” he added.
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“I’m sure the party is aware of who has donated to it,” Felder said, when told by New York Focus about Meeks’ comments.
“In that sense, I would disbelieve what Chairman Meeks told you,” he added.
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The @Queens_Dems have a duty to uphold the highest values when nominating judges. It’s become clear that loyalty and wealth are valued over integrity and merit.
Where is the #JusticeInDemocracy?
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Where is the #JusticeInDemocracy?
Sign up to run to be a judicial delegate for 2021! https://forms.gle/2evvcRLUuFPzM86M7
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