I'm afraid Mrs. Bucher loses a little credibility when she blogs so bitterly about the Attorney General who defeated her husband in a primary race. I guess old grudges die hard.
I'm not chastising Ms. McBride for criticizing or challenging Republican leaders like JB, nor do I wish to start a fight between two conservative lady bloggers in the Cheddarsphere. I simply disagree with the tad-bit-sarcastic critique and think we should look at it a little differently:
In the 8 months JB has been in office, crime lab efficiency has increased 50% when compared with the first six months of Lautenschlager's term. That is quite impressive considering the 31 new analysts are not trained and online yet. Let's give the guy a chance to do the things he promised to do.
JB has changed the focus of the office from political activism to law enforcement, not to mention restoring integrity (No ditches for this AG!). While keeping a campaign promise to review and dismiss frivolous lawsuits (the infamous cranberry grower case), DOJ reviewed the case and because JB's law firm represented the grower JB recused himself. (Thinking back to Judge Ziegler contraversy on recusals, didn't we learn a lesson there?) The office still dismissed the case. Now THAT is integrity!
Again, it's only been 8 months, and we all know the speed of litigation...
Finally, I'd like to mention JB's relationships with local law enforcement, another promise he is fulfilling. JB received rave reviews for his regional listening session in La Crosse a few weeks ago. On the campaign trail, Van Hollen promised to listen to local leaders in law enforcement, discuss their problems, and seek a solution. This will not be a one time thing, I can assure you.
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It is a little unseemly, isn't it?
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