Imagine the reaction if Obama and a Dem senate tried something like this on a national level.
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article64842187.html
Judges could be removed for ruling in opposition to the Legislature or governor
“Exhibiting discourteous conduct” could also be grounds for impeachment
Judges already stand for retention elections
Senate Bill 439, which is scheduled for a vote in committee this week, would expand the legal basis for impeaching state Supreme Court justices and some district judges.
One of those reasons: “Attempting to usurp the power of the legislative or executive branch of government.”
In other words, lawmakers want to impeach judges for not deciding cases in favor of the Legislature or governor.
The target is the Kansas Supreme Court, which in recent years has delivered rulings on school finance, abortion, criminal cases and political spats that have proven unpopular with conservative lawmakers.
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article64842187.html
Judges could be removed for ruling in opposition to the Legislature or governor
“Exhibiting discourteous conduct” could also be grounds for impeachment
Judges already stand for retention elections
Senate Bill 439, which is scheduled for a vote in committee this week, would expand the legal basis for impeaching state Supreme Court justices and some district judges.
One of those reasons: “Attempting to usurp the power of the legislative or executive branch of government.”
In other words, lawmakers want to impeach judges for not deciding cases in favor of the Legislature or governor.
The target is the Kansas Supreme Court, which in recent years has delivered rulings on school finance, abortion, criminal cases and political spats that have proven unpopular with conservative lawmakers.
