JNC MAKES IT SIX
Jay Hurley in for William Haury.
The list: Hurley, Francois, Merrigan, Pole, Gillespie, Hursey.
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Jay is an honorable person who would make a great addition to the bench. I hope him the best of luck.
He's also a veteran who served with distinction.
Jay Hurley is not qualified to be a circuit or county court judge. He worked at the State Attorney's Office and quit before getting fired. While in private practice he has not done anything to distinguish himself.
This JNC continues to show bad judgment. I think it is time for the Governor to shake up the composition of this JNC. It definately needs new blood.
I have faith that the Governor will do the right thing. Everyone knows Jay Hurley is the Governor's friend, that is not a good reason to appoint him. The Gobvernor should only appoint him if he is qualified. He is not. Hopefully, the Governor will reject him and the JNC will stop playing politics in a county that has has serious problems with judges.
Governor Crist's first four appointments to Broward's bench have been great. Let's hope the Governor continues with great selections. This means picking someone qualified, not Hurley. Picking Jay Hurley will smell of nepotism, corruption and rank politics.
Rank politics? Oh come on. Scratch the surface and every appointment has a connection to the Gov. That's politics and that's life.
I like Jay as a person, but I have to agree with 9:49 and say there's no way he's qualified. Moreover, aren't we assuming the new appointee will take Spechler's spot in Civil? That makes Jay even LESS qualified.
Oh, Brother, here we go again! Gimme a break!
Any lawyer with 5 years is probably qualified in the legal skills department for a county slot. It's not that complicated.
Now it is important to bring life experience to the bench, and Hurly has that too closing in on 50.
HERE IS THE STORY ABOUT THE PD'S OFFICE IN THE SUN-SENTINEL
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbdefender0530sbmay30,0,4929298.story
Hurley is a schmoozing fraud who already thinks he's an elitist...couldn't imagine the nightmare he'd be in a robe. The man doesn't know the law well enough as an attorney & that's not going to change just because he is put on the bench. He's the worst choice out of the 6, by far.
eeny, meany, miney, moe: Which one on the list is the first to go? No one's said a thing about Chris Pole who is the most qualified of the bunch and should've been considered for a circuit seat. If he lacks the political clout to get the seat, too bad. He'd be an asset. Parking a fire engine in front of the Courthouse qualifies you for appointment to the Clownhouse not the Courthouse. Not to mention the scantily clad dollies that ride his engine in the Toy Run parade. Oh the Wolf in lawyer's clothing! Beware, black robe fever about to hit!
This is the tip of the iceberg into the alleged criminal wrongdoing being performed by the public defender finkelstein. Finekstein quickly admits that Michaelson has working on the help me howard show, whereas in an earlier Sun Sentinel article he states that 2 people at channel 7 did the research, this is why it is a conflict for finkelstein to hold two jobs, how does he negotiate salary with michaelson for channel 7 when he is also his boss at the public defender's office, this just smells. Does michaelson list this income on his tax returns, does finkelstein list this on his tax returns as expenses for the help me howard income of $30,000. If finkelstein is so open and above board why didn't he allow michaelson to speak directly to the media, why is he shutting michaelson down, but under subpoena michaelson will be forced to tell the truth, and other employees who now feel empowered to tell the truth. We all know this considered criminal activity and should be flushed out. Michaelson's previous and present day secretaries need to be looked into. There are many employees past and present in the public defenders office that need to be spoken to in a confidential manner, because some are afraid of retribution, these employees are more than willing to open up and tell the truth, they have been waiting a long time to come clean. It is likely to show a pattern of criminal acts led by Finkelstein. The state attorney will continue to prove to the community that he has the guts and fortitude to pursue this matter whereever it may lead.
Jay Hurley lacks the integrity to be a judge. When he was looking to run against Judge Julian for like two seconds in 2002, Dale Ross and Paul Backman threatened Hurley that he's never get another SPD appointment again for the rest of his life. Hurley called Buddy Nevins and told him of the threats, which Nevins printed. The JQC then opened an investigation of Ross ...... and Hurley totally folded and said he didn't remember ever having any conversations with Ross/Backman on the SPD issue or on his possible candidacy. A totally spineless loser!!!
Hurley is a douche.
I have only heard good things from Hurley's colleagues, I've seen him work and he is an extraordinary pick for the job.
Who...other douches?
guess we will see if big daddy scherer and lil lizze have the power they think they do to block hurley aka elephant man
Don't think that either Mr. Scherer or Mrs. Mercer need to be the ones that keep Douchechill Hurley from the bench this time around. His inclusion was a courtesy at best.
Hurley is at best a 1 in a 1000000 shot this time around. It would require everyone else getting a DUI this weekend and being arrested wearing no pants.
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Honestly, I don't get all the ragging on Hurley. Sure, he might not be the MOST qualified out of these six, but that doesn't mean he's UNqualified. Seriously, as 11:32 says, being a county court judge is not generally that complicated. He'd certainly be better than some that are already on the county bench...backhanded compliment though that is.
Call him douche behind his back all you want. Soon you call him Your Honor you jealous little snakes.
Jay's a good guy. I wish him luck and Chris too.
Jay will do just fine, under the radar, doing his job and enjoying himself.
Envy him all you want, he's on the short list. It doesn't take a brilliant trial lawyer to run a county court.
What do you mean? Don't you think Robinson and Gehl won their share of big trials? Top of their class, top firms, major cases?
He is exactly what we don't need.
Jay Hurley is not qualified to be a circuit or county court judge. He worked at the State Attorney's Office and quit before getting fired. While in private practice he has not done anything to distinguish himself.
This JNC continues to show bad judgment. I think it is time for the Governor to shake up the composition of this JNC. It definately needs new blood.
I have faith that the Governor will do the right thing. Everyone knows Jay Hurley is the Governor's friend, that is not a good reason to appoint him. The Governor should only appoint him if he is qualified. He is not. Hopefully, the Governor will reject him and the JNC will stop playing politics in a county that has has serious problems with judges.
Governor Crist's first four appointments to Broward's bench have been great. Let's hope the Governor continues with great selections. This means picking someone qualified, not Hurley. Picking Jay Hurley will smell of nepotism, corruption and rank politics.
They run their dockets pretty well.
Well put. The only thing you forgot is the guy is a trifecta: classist, racist and homophobic.
What gutter sniping lies. Are you related to one of the other 5 up to the gov.? Jay is the farthest thing from a racist or anti gay. Jerk. Don't you think Crist knows Jay is a good guy? Your slander campaign will hurt your candidate. Crist knows Jay so stop the lies. He's a great defense lawyer who helps people of all backgrounds, a veteran, and a repub. Ha ha you lose you liars.
Chris Pole is totally qualified. Has practiced civil and criminal. On the civil side, it has been more than just cursory practice... has done insurance defense/coverage defense... can more than handle the day-to-day issues in either criminal or civil cases. He treats opponents with respect, knows the law and shares the law with opposing counsel and court. I hope his time has come.
Jay Hurley will be the ultimate choice for Judge. He is brilliant, personable, and has a sense of humour. I have seen him in trial and I am astounded with his litigation skills.
Good wishes to all of the candidates.
Jay told me he was 39.....what gives?