Abrahamson 2009 Re-Election Campaign Click to Contribute

We Support Shirley S. Abrahamson, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice 2009 Re-election Campaign

"I've known Shirley for 30 years. She's everything Wisconsin wants from its public officials and, particularly, its judges. She's independent, tough-minded, hard working, and, above all else, fair. She's committed to the people of this state and its values." Melvin Laird, Former Congressman and Secretary of Defense
"I appointed Shirley to the Supreme Court 31 years ago because she was then the most qualified lawyer in the state for the job. Now, she's chief justice and nationally recognized with a litany of state and national awards for her work. And she's still the most qualified person for the job." Patrick J. Lucey, former Governor
"Law enforcement doesn't want judges in this state who 'tilt' one way or the other. Police officers and sheriffs want judges who will work hard, listen carefully, and call the cases fairly. The chief justice does that.” Green Bay Police Chief James Arts, Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden, and Hillsboro Police Chief Tom Richardson
“The chief justice’s name is synonymous with independence, integrity, and excellence, and she deserves re-election.” Scott and Laurie McCallum, former Governor and First Lady
"An outstanding justice committed to a fair, impartial, neutral, nonpartisan Wisconsin judiciary." Natalie Black and Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., Kohler Co.
“Leadership, vision, compassion and a clear understanding of what our state needs o succeed. These are the reasons county government bestowed its highest award on Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.” Mark D. O’Connell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association
"Chief Justice Abrahamson has a history of hard work and a record of great leadership." Oscar Boldt, The Boldt Co.
"We prosecute and convict more criminals in Milwaukee than anywhere else in the state. But our commitment to the rule of law is unwavering regardless of the outcome of any single case, and so is Shirley's. She understands the responsibility of law enforcement because, from the local sheriff to the FBI, she has worked with us." Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm
"The courts of this state are called upon to resolve a surprising number of disputes involving family farms and agriculture. With Shirley Abrahamson as chief justice, I'm confident—and I always have been—that the Supreme Court appreciates the importance of this vital part of the state's economy." Don Haldeman, former President, Wisconsin Farm Bureau
“As a life-long Republican, I have no interest in judges who are partisan, one way or the other. I look for judges who have support as diverse as the people of this state and who understand the need for fairness, balance, and independence. That’s why, once again, I’m supporting the chief justice’s re-election.” Sue Ann Thompson, former First Lady
"Judicial elections have taken a troubling turn. We don't want or need judges in this state who come to the bench with preconceived or partisan notions. Working people in Wisconsin want supreme court justices who are fair and who hold equal justice as their highest value. That’s what Shirley Abrahamson stands for. " David Newby, President, AFL-CIO
"Shirley represents the very best of Wisconsin 's judicial tradition. She has earned a reputation for judicial excellence and integrity." Ulice Payne, President, Addison-Clifton
“The chief justice is a role model—not for women, not for lawyers, not for judges, but for anyone who aspires to public service in this state and, in fact, for anyone who wants to work tirelessly to build a reputation for excellence and leadership in their chosen profession.” Barbara Lawton, Lieutenant Governor
“I’ve worked with the chief justice. I encourage you to re-elect her to another term.” James Dwyer, Waukesha County Board Chair
“The Chief Justice is a person of highest professionalism and ethics. Let’s support her.” Ed Kondracki, La Cross Police Chief, Past President, Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association
"Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson is an icon in Wisconsin. Her name is synonymous with hard work and fairness. Her values are Wisconsin values. She is, indeed, a role model for all those men and women who serve the public." Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive
"Abrahamson is the finest supreme court justice in the United States of America as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We should never allow those who are interested in only power and not justice to try to buy our elections and purchase judges through our campaigns. This is too important an issue in our future; if we truly believe in justice beyond this [Bayfield] courtroom, we must assure that our system allows the best judges to remain in place, for impartiality and fairness to reign over all." Wisconsin State Senator Robert Jauch
"The Chief Justice has our values: she has a solid background in criminal justice: she is dedicated to the fair and consistent administration of justice; she treats all people with respect and dignity; she is committed to excellence and professionalism. There is no one whom we trust more than Shirley Abrahamson to apply the laws of our state in a fair, impartial, neutral, non-partisan way, without a personal ideology and not beholden to any interest groups." Larry Peterson, President, Wisconsin State Public Defender Assn; David H. Perlman, Asst Attorney General, E. Michael McCann, (Ret.) Milwaukee County District Atty, Adjunct Professor, Marquette University Law School.