By Dave Workman
Editor-in-Chief
Providing a stark reminder that elections have consequences, even for court judicial races, the Tacoma, Wash., Rifle and Revolver Club (TRRC) has made the stunning move to endorse four candidates for seats on the Washington State Supreme Court.
The action was announced on Facebook this week by Jane Milhans, head of the TRRC Civic Engagement and Legislative Committee, and a veteran gun rights/political activist in the Evergreen State. She is reminding voters they must cast ballots in the upcoming Aug. 4 primary to change the liberal court’s direction by filling four seats with candidates who will interpret laws and the state constitution, rather than legislate from the bench.
In a message sent statewide, Milhans noted, “The Washington State Supreme Court plays a critical role in interpreting laws that directly affect the constitutional rights of every Washington State citizen, including the right to keep and bear arms, self-defense statutes, and firearm ownership regulations. The TRRC Board believes that electing justices who are committed to upholding the constitutional rights of all citizens is essential to preserving freedom and liberty in Washington State.”
Her group has endorsed judicial candidates Scott M. Edwards (Position #1), David Stevens (Position #3), Dave Larson (Position #5) and Todd A. Bloom (Position #7).
“Each of these candidates has demonstrated a commitment to impartiality, constitutional fidelity, and the protection of the rights guaranteed to all Washington citizens under both the United States Constitution and the Washington State Constitution,” TRRC says in its pre-election message.
Historically, primary elections attract lower voter turnouts, and TRRC says this will translate to every vote carrying “extraordinary weight.”
“Candidates who advance from the August 4th Primary will go on to shape Washington’s highest court for the next six years — decisions that will have lasting impact on firearm rights, self-defense law, and civil liberties across the state,” TRRC says.
Washington elections are all vote-by-mail, which many conservative voters believe opens things up to fraud.
Washington primary ballots are already going out in the mail. Ballots must be returned or postmarked by Aug. 4.
