Wisconsin’s “progressive” newspaper – The Capital Times weighs in with an editorial slamming merit selection. Money quote:

… elite newspapers and organizations are proposing the replacement of an elected judiciary with a bench filled by political appointees. This so-called “merit selection” of judges blames the citizens for warping the process and suggests voters ought no longer be allowed to select judges. That’s wrong. “Merit selection” is not just an assault on democracy, it’s a cop-out.

Although we disagree with the Times proposed solution (public financing) it’s refreshing to see someone on the left standing up for democracy against elitism.