Although she "thanked" her supporters (really? there are people who think Clute should be a Justice?) there is not a sure victory for Ms. Clute.
Think about the backing, the confidence of only being voted in by less than 50 votes....it isnt too strong. Will it change the "I think" part of her juris prudence? What does she think, and what case precedent does she follow? It used to be George Corn....who is 30 working days from GONE.
Does Clute belong to PACER, WESTLAW, FINDLAW, LEXUS/NEXUS and other judicial and legal sites, and organizations? Is there really a reverence for the law coming from the locally educated Justice? How will Clute function if the advice lifeline is gone (Mr. Corn)? Will Fulbright hang up or not answer if Clute calls and asks how he wants this Defendant handled?
The nail biting will go on through Friday...when the recount will be conducted. It seems impossible that Robin Clute would tie Nancy Sabo...I mean really! If the voters actually gave that many votes to Robin Clute, justice does not matter, it is a local popularity contest...with the detriment to those facing this Judge, who takes many suggestions for a living.
If Clute wins, the scalping that this recount did should not make her confident that everyone wants her there, or agrees with her style on the bench. Justice is not a popularity contest, it can affect lives. When Clute is there to work locally, instead of independently....thats scary.
Will Clute change in light of the "tie" and actually do a better independent job if elected? Victims of Clute will shutter if she wins, knowing there is no way she knows what she is doing. Hamilton needs better judicial representation...and Nancy Sabo was willing to step up once again.
Forgetting and going on is not the answer here. If Clute wins, it was a near referendum...respond accordingly. We will be watching....it wont be a free lunch, and your mentor will be gone.
Lets hope fake fingernails and a new hairdo wont help JP Clute forget: the voters dont trust you either.
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