Wait - I understood the WV impeachments to be a political power grab. But actual crimes were committed in the form of misusing and misreporting funds?
It is a pure power grab. The claims that the funds were mis-used are merely opinion. Upkeep of public buildings is expensive. The sums spent by the judges are not excessive by the standards set by the legislature.
This is all about being able to replace democrats with republicans who will support the GOP’s planned gerrymander etc.
Webster’s Dictionary
“Clusterfuck” - see WV Supreme Court Justice Purge.
Republicans should be wary of lowering the bar on judicial impeachment.
It tells us something about the quality of people the Republicans push for judgeships. McConnell has packed the courts with low quality lawyers. In one case the chap was so unqualified that he could not deal with the questions asked of him. At least he had the good sense to withdraw. Meanwhile McConnell is enjoying an addition to his paycheck and a not very comfortable spot in Trump’s back pocket… His wife is in the Trump cabinet and on the government payroll !!!
Apparently, watching old Schoolhouse Rock videos isn’t adequate preparation for running a state government.
West Virginia= Bum Fuck Egypt.
So not even the scab judges are ok with that the legislature is doing?