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Editorial
May 16, 1917
Manchester Democrat
Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Governor Harding vetoes legislation repealing non-partisan judiciary law and restoring partisan ballot circles, commended for preserving judicial independence from politics.
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THE GOVERNOR VETOES PARTISAN LEGISLATION.
Governor Harding's veto of the measures passed by the last legislature to repeal the non-partisan judiciary law and restore the circle to the official ballot, is commendable.
The office of judge should be as far removed as possible from the political arena. There should be no political ties between the judiciary and political parties.
The circle at the top of a ballot is an insult to intelligence, a device of political machines. The governor knocked the rim off the circle. No regrets.
Governor Harding's veto of the measures passed by the last legislature to repeal the non-partisan judiciary law and restore the circle to the official ballot, is commendable.
The office of judge should be as far removed as possible from the political arena. There should be no political ties between the judiciary and political parties.
The circle at the top of a ballot is an insult to intelligence, a device of political machines. The governor knocked the rim off the circle. No regrets.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Reform
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Governor Veto
Non Partisan Judiciary
Partisan Legislation
Judicial Independence
Political Ballot Circle
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Harding
Last Legislature
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Governor Harding's Veto Of Partisan Judiciary Legislation
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Veto For Non Partisan Judiciary
Key Figures
Governor Harding
Last Legislature
Key Arguments
Office Of Judge Should Be Removed From Political Arena
No Political Ties Between Judiciary And Parties
Circle On Ballot Is An Insult To Intelligence And Device Of Political Machines
Governor's Veto Commendable