From the San Angelo Standard-Times:
Kuhn says the 3rd Court’s backlog is the result of an increased partisan environment in the judiciary that is hurting the court’s efficiency.
“The reality is, we need to make these races less partisan so when the court gets together, it can work together,” Kuhn said.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dripping Springs, Texas
Sunday, October 24, 2010
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Austin, Texas
Thursday, October 21, 2010
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Austin, Texas
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Killeen, Texas
From the Austin American-Statesman:
But in a district where close races are the norm — the last seven winners, four Republicans and three Democrats, received an average of 51.6 percent of the vote — Democrat Kuhn is banking on support that crosses party lines. Three former Supreme Court justices, all longtime Republicans, are supporting Kuhn as the most qualified candidate and sponsored a September fundraiser for him in downtown Austin.
From the American Independent:
Kuhn says his experience as an appellate lawyer is what counts. He is a partner and chair at Brown McCarroll and adjunct professor of appellate advocacy at the University of Texas School of Law.
Austin appellate lawyer Todd Smith [said,] “[T]he consensus among appellate lawyers is that Kurt is the better-qualified candidate.”
From the San Angelo Standard-Times:
Kurt Kuhn offers better credentials than his opponent . . . . Kuhn’s background, record and temperament suggest he could be an excellent addition to the Third Court of Appeals.
I am honored that more than 130 women attorneys are reaching out to their contacts with a letter supporting my campaign. These attorneys represent all areas of legal practice and a wide range of political views. They are some of our community’s most distinguished citizens, and I am humbled by their support.
I am honored to earn the endorsements of the Austin Chronicle and the Hays Free Press. The Chronicle wrote, “we believe Kuhn will maintain necessary balance on the court.” The Hays Free Press noted our campaign’s support from “an overwhelming number of area lawyers, including many Republicans,” and called us “head and shoulders above” our opponent.
From the Austin Chronicle:
In the contentious 3rd Court of Appeals race, we have been disappointed by Melissa Goodwin’s run to the hard right, and we believe Kuhn will maintain necessary balance on the court.
From the Hays Free Press:
A selection for this judicial position . . . is easy. Kurt Kuhn, a Democrat, has amassed support from an overwhelming number of area lawyers, including many Republicans, and is head and shoulders above Melissa Goodwin, who briefly served as a district judge in Austin. A large number of Buda and Kyle area business owners are also lending him bi-partisan support.
I am honored to earn the endorsement of the Austin American-Statesman. The editorial board wrote, “we believe Kuhn offers a better combination of legal knowledge, skills and temperament — qualities the court needs to restore its lost luster.”
From the Austin American-Statesman:
[W]e believe Kuhn offers a better combination of legal knowledge, skills and temperament — qualities the court needs to restore its lost luster.
From the Austin Chronicle:
Court races, and particularly 3rd Court races, have become entirely too politically charged, [Kurt Kuhn] says. “You have to have faith that when somebody puts on the robe,” he adds, “they’re going to be fair.”
The Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers recently asked me to write an article on the importance of judicial elections, for publication in their newsletter.
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