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TexasTowelie

(110,964 posts)
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 12:14 PM Aug 2020

Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky was sworn into the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Saturday, shifting the partisan balance of the court at a time when many high-profile issues, from voter rolls to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, could come before it.

Karofksy’s swearing-in narrows the court’s conservative majority from 5-2 to 4-3.

The liberal justice joined the court in an usual ceremony that took place as she was completing a 100-mile ultramarathon. Karofsky stopped about 35 miles into her run to be sworn in.

"I am so deeply moved and honored to have the confidence of the people of Wisconsin," Karofsky told a small crowd at the event.

She warned attendees they may not always agree with her decisions, because she will be committed to upholding the law, not issuing opinions based on personal or partisan convictions.

Read more: https://www.wpr.org/liberal-justice-jill-karofsky-sworn-wisconsin-supreme-court

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Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2020 OP
W T F HuskyOffset Aug 2020 #1
When I walk around the perimeter of the apartment complex which about two-thirds of a mile TexasTowelie Aug 2020 #2

HuskyOffset

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1. W T F
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 02:30 PM
Aug 2020

She paused at the 35 mile point during a 100 mile ultramarathon to be sworn in?!? Jesu Christo, does anyone else feel like you're not doing enough with your life, or is it just me?

TexasTowelie

(110,964 posts)
2. When I walk around the perimeter of the apartment complex which about two-thirds of a mile
Mon Aug 3, 2020, 02:33 PM
Aug 2020

I'm breathing hard half of the time. Sorry for all of the fractions folks.

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