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League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
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Maureen O'Connor
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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. What is your response to research indicating that judicial decisions tend to favor large campaign contributors?
I do not agree that objective research indicates that decisions of the courts favor campaign contributors. Contributions follow the philosophy of a justice, not the other way around. There are limits on the dollar amount for contributions. These amounts are deemed reasonable and as long as Ohio maintains an elected selection process for our judiciary and the contributors follow the law on campaign limits and there is open disclosure, the system should work as it is intended.2. Do you believe that all Ohioans have adequate access to legal help and the legal system? If not, what can be done to provide wider and better access?
Ohio has a good system of representation for those who are unable to afford legal representation. Our members of the bar are generous in their efforts to provide services. Having said that I believe that any system can be improved upon and ours is no exception. The bar in Ohio is encouraged to participate in rendering pro bono services. I believe that an expansion of the program to start in law school will assist in creating and expanding a culture of pro bono representation among the new lawyers.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer must not exceed 100 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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