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A Tarnished Name

Judge Bush in Hennepin County, Minnesota is saddled with a problem this election year: his name.

Bush, who was appointed by DFL Gov. Rudy Perpich in 1989 and was a public defender for years before that, has stood for election before, but never in a year when his last name was so unpopular. Talk at the courthouse is that Bush's opponent chose him among all the judges up for reelection solely because of his unpopular last name.

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    what a stupid reason to run (none / 0) (#1)
    by TruthMatters on Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 09:26:29 PM EST
    well I will make sure my wife and I vote for Judge Bush.

    and I will tell everyone I know who lives in this county to vote for Bush too.

    wow never thought I would say that

    VOTE FOR THIS BUSH! (none / 0) (#2)
    by northcoaster on Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 10:36:54 PM EST
    I happen to know this Bush and he is a decent man and a good judge. It is crass for his opponent to try to become elected by  using an underhanded ride the anti-Preznit-Bush sentiment.
    I am going to Vote for this Bush, and I ask my fellow Minnesota voters to do the same.