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The following are the Superior Court Recommendations for California’s Runoff Election 11/4/2008

ElectionForum.org ranks every aspect of a candidate’s record on a scale of 1 (most activist) to 10 (most constructionist).

Nothing is overlooked, from a judge’s rulings to on-the-record statements to American Bar Association ratings. We also look at their stated positions and contributions as well as who’s endorsing them.

Finally, each judge’s career is considered from a bird’s-eye view. Experience. Integrity. Commitment to community. We even personally talk to the candidates.

Ratings for all candidates—Judicial Activist
vs. Strict Constructionist

Judicial Index Average


Judicial Activist	Strict Constructionist

Positions
Contributions
Rulings
Statements

Qualifications


Unqualified	Very Qualified

Experience
Reputation
Integrity
American Bar
Association
ratings

Below are ratings for the 2008 judicial candidates listed by county. Please note each judicial candidate’s numerical rating is a combination of the judicial index average and the qualifications ratings you see above.

Alameda County

Superior Court Judge; County of Alameda; Seat 9

• Phil Daly (Recommend as the lesser of two poor choices—Rating average: 4)

• Dennis Hayashi (Do not recommend—Rating average: 1)

Fresno County

Superior Court Judge; County of Fresno; Office 10

• Jim Kelley (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

• Douglas O. Treisman (Do not recommend—Rating average: 4)

Kern County

Superior Court Judge; County of Kern; Office 30

• Holly N. Mitchell (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

• Charles R. “Chip” Brehmer (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Los Angeles County

Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 72

• Steven A. Simons (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

• Hilleri Grossman Merritt (Do not recommend—Rating average: 4)

Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 82

• Thomas Rubinson (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

• Cynthia Loo (Do not recommend—Rating average: 2)

Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 84

• Pat Connolly (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

• Lori-Ann C. Jones (Do not recommend—Rating average: 2)

Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 94

• Michael J. O'Gara (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

• C. Edward Mack (Do not recommend—Rating average: 5)

Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 154

• Michael V. Jesic (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

• Rocky L. Crabb (Do not recommend—Rating average: 4)

Monterey County

Superior Court Judge; County of Monterey; Seat 2

• Mark Hood (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

• Todd Hornik (Do not recommend—Rating average: 4)

Orange County

Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 12

• Kermit Marsh (Strongly recommend—Rating average: 8)

• Debra Carrillo (Do not recommend—Rating average: 4)

San Francisco County

Superior Court Judge; County of San Francisco; Seat 12

• Thomas Mellon (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

• Gerardo C. Sandoval (Do not recommend—Rating average: 2)

San Joaquin County

Superior Court Judge; County of San Joaquin; Office 10

• Phil Urie (Strongly recommend—Rating average: 9)

• James M. Morris (Do not recommend—Rating average: 4)

Santa Barbara County

Superior Court Judge; County of Santa Barbara; Office 5

• Jed Beebe (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

• John Mackinnon (Do not recommend—Rating average: 5)

Santa Clara County

Superior Court Judge; County of Santa Clara; Office 8

• Lane Liroff (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

• Diane Ritchie (Do not recommend—Rating average: 2)

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Craig Huey is the coordinator and speaker for the Election Forum. Mr. Huey is an author, public speaker, entrepreneur and owner of two successful businesses.

He has led Bible studies at Calvary Chapel and Rolling Hills Covenant Church and has given his election recommendations on KKLA’s Frank Pastore show, KWVE’s Brian Perez show, and KBRT’s Paul McGuire show.

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