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Judge Changes Affiliation To Republican Party
January 19, 2012
An Escambia County (Ala.) judge has switched his affiliation to the Republican party. Judge David Jordan made the announcement Wednesday.
“I have reached this decision after months of thought and prayerful consideration. I do not take it lightly. I have made what I feel is the best decision at this time,” Jordan said.
“Judge Jordan is an outstanding public servant and we are excited that he has decided to join the GOP. His decision is just another sign that the liberal agenda being pursued by the Democrat Party is out of touch with the conservative values of Escambia County voters,” Jeff Peacock, chairman of the Escambia County (Ala.) Republican Party, said. “2012 will be a great election year for Republicans at every level of government from president to school board and we are happy that Judge Jordan is a valuable member of our team.”
Jordan has served as District Judge for Escambia County (Ala.) since January 2003. He was successfully elected in 2004 and subsequently re-elected to his current six-year term in 2010.
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9 Responses to “Judge Changes Affiliation To Republican Party”
very unethical of judge jordan, but alas that is the justice system in escambia county alabama….they go by what they want, not by what the law says…
REGARDING:
” It’s not ethical to switch parties with four years left on your term after being appointed and elected by the opposition.”
The voters are the opposition? They twice voted for him at the same time they voted for Republicans for President, Senate, House of Representatives, Governor.
Ronald Reagan once said that he didn’t leave the Democratic Party, that it left him. I don’t think it’s changed all that much in a long time, but Judge David Jordan’s values may have.
For that matter, I’m not aware of any code of ethics which addresses the proper time to switch parties. Maybe people should never change parties just as I never have, loyal Democrat that I am.
David for ethical parties
and the tooth fairy
Judge Jordan will continue to do the great job he has always done. He did put months of prayer into this decision. I respect him for having the courage to make the change. I have known him for a long time and have a lot of respect for him. I wish him the best in the Republican Party!
I am proud of the decision this Judge has made. Too bad that the other judge that was going to run as a republican and then about 20 minutes before time ran out decided to run as a democrat.
It takes alot of good charater and morals to do the “right” thing.
I bet Judge Jordan sleeps good at night, not so sure about the other judge.
Ethics is the most important thing about being a judge. It’s not ethical to switch parties with four years left on your term after being appointed and elected by the opposition.
Ethics is the most important part of being a judge. It’s not ethical to switch parties with four years left on your term after being appointed and elected by Democrats.
Why is it that after politicians make obviously political decision that they say it was done after “after months of thought and prayerful consideration” ?
Was it thought and prayerful consideration that caused him to originally seek the appointment from Gov. Don Seigelman?
Nah……its ambition……..in both cases.
The best decision to guarantee he has a contested election.
Let’s see…….beg a Democratic Governor and Politicians to appoint you as Judge the n when the winds blow the other way party flip…after thoughtful prayer.
I really doubt there is a difference the way a Dem or Repub Judge will handle speeding tickets and DUI cases.
The best decision to guarantee re-election.
Maybe some clarification as to why the honorable judge felt it necessary; from the judge, not the spin-masters.
There is really so little difference between Dems and Repubs that it really doesn’t matter, does it?
Let’s see if any of his decisions follow constitutional or liberal views after this big ‘decision.’