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Butler, Gableman spar in Supreme Court debate

By Associated Press March 28, 2008 - 8:34 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Supreme Court challenger Michael Gableman is accusing Justice Louis Butler of being a "judicial activist" during his four years on the high court. Butler says Gableman is just sending signals to groups supporting him that he will rule in their favor, which is inappropriate for any judge.

The comments came during the two candidates’ final debate before Tuesday’s election for a 10-year seat on the high court.

Butler was appointed to the court by Governor Jim Doyle in 2004 and is trying to fend off a challenge from Gableman, a Burnett County judge.

During a contentious debate televised on Wisconsin Public Television, the two sparred over their judicial philosophies, their backgrounds and their campaign tactics.

gwendt
Mar 29, 2008 at 10:04 a.m.
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Wisconsin Manufactures And Commerce already put Justice Ziegler on the Supreme Court last campaign. Justice Butler has done a fine job with many, many years of experience.

newsread5
Mar 29, 2008 at 8:13 a.m.
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Loophole Louie is everything wrong to be on the supreme court. time to get rid of him

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