Judges, money and politics: A good mix?

Recent Supreme Court decisions have made judicial elections more expensive and potentially more partisan and controversial. A panel of experts discusses how Minnesota should maintain an impartial judiciary. Guests: Eric Magnuson, Greg Wersal, Gary Borgendale, Sarah Walker and Larry Jacobs.

Chief Justice Eric Magnuson
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, Minn. on March 15, 2010. The Supreme Court was hearing arguments in the lawsuit against Gov. Tim Pawlenty's unallotment usage to balance the state budget.
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