"Finally, we hope Iowans will continue to support Iowa's merit selection system for appointing judges.
There will be clear procedures for appointing judges and a shake-up in the court system.
I would be appointing judges that feel the way I feel.
Mr Bush makes a great fuss about appointing judges who respect the constitution.
O'Donnell also advised against appointing judges or lawyers who would adopt a "legalistic" focus.
There is talk of changing the rules for appointing judges and limiting their ability to ban political parties.
Appointing judges to serve for life would seem to establish judicial independence, but what power then checks the judiciary?
Furthermore, there is little reason to believe Trump is serious about appointing judges who would overturn Roe given the chance.
The new way of appointing judges, through the Judicial Appointments Commission, raised for him the risk of political lines of questioning in the American style.
Angelo Nikolopoulos Oakland, California SIR —The bizarre behavior of a few judges does not justify appointing judges by a closed selection process.
They are behind-the-curtain players, handpicking candidates, drawing district lines, appointing judges and ensuring that court assignments go to connected lawyers.
