The real issue here is the judge casting a vote not to impose limits on medical mal-practice. See the posting that follows.
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride, embroiled in a nasty race to remain on the bench, ranks No. 1 in the nation when it comes to judicial candidates raising and spending money.
In order to remain on the court, Kilbride must receive 60 percent support from voters in the Third Appellate District on Nov. 2. The district stretches from Rock Island to Joliet.
According to figures compiled by the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, the Rock Island Democrat has raised $2.5 million -- the bulk of which has come from the Democratic Party of Illinois.
seeks to counter the Illinois Civil Justice League, which is trying to convince voters to vote "no" on whether to retain Kilbride for another 10-year term.
The Illinois Civil Justice League, has raised $648,000, largely from business groups such as the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Manufacturers Association.
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