Browsing Tag

David Wiggins

22 posts

Susan Christensen Named Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court

The Iowa Supreme Court has selected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan as its next chief justice, the second woman to serve as chief justice of Iowa’s highest court.

Wiggins to Retire from the Iowa Supreme Court

Acting Chief Justice David Wiggins announced his retirement from the Iowa Supreme Court effective March 13, 2020.

David Wiggins Becomes Acting Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court

Justice David Wiggins becomes Acting Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court following the unexpected death of Chief Justice Mark Cady.

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Collective Bargaining Reform

The Iowa Supreme Court in two decisions released on Friday morning upheld public employee collective bargaining reform enacted in 2017.

Iowa Supreme Court Ignores Biology and Common Sense

The Iowa Supreme Court ignores biology and common sense by ordering both names of a same-sex couple to be included on a birth certificate.

2012 Election: An Iowa Divided

Looking at the 2012 election results in Iowa it is evident that Iowa is very much a divided state – geographically and ideologically.

Judges Who Overstep Constitutional Authority Taint Judicial Process

It isn’t the money involved in a judicial retention vote, but judges who overstep their bounds that taints the judicial process in Iowa and elsewhere.

Poll Shows Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins is in Trouble

A new poll indicates that Iowa Supreme Court David Wiggins’ days on the bench may be numbered as those who will vote no now take the lead.

Video: Hold Wiggins Accountable TV Ad

Iowans for Freedom released their first TV ad to be aired statewide for their No Wiggins Campaign’s effort to oust Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins.

Chris Rants’ Case for Voting Yes on David Wiggins Rings Hollow

Former Iowa Speaker of the House Chris Rants says to vote yes on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins retention. His logic has some flaws.

Iowa Judicial Retention Elections Help Make the System Stronger

Iowa Judicial Retention Elections make Iowa’s Judicial System stronger, not weaker. Iowans must provide a check on judicial power when necessary.

Bobby Jindal: Some Judges Make NFL Replacement Refs Look Like Geniuses

Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) joined the No Wiggins Tour on Tuesday to encourage Iowans to vote no on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins’ retention.

Rick Santorum Helps Kick Off No Wiggins Tour in Iowa

Rick Santorum helped launch Iowa for Freedom’s No Wiggins Tour to encourage Iowans to vote no on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins’ retention.

Santorum, Jindal Join Iowans for Freedom on No Wiggins Bus Tour

Rick Santorum and Bobby Jindal will participate on a bus tour will focus on the “No Wiggins” ballot initiative in the upcoming Iowa judicial retention vote.

Iowa Split on Retaining Justice David Wiggins

The latest Public Policy Poll shouldn’t come as good news for Supreme…

Rick Santorum in Iowa: Obama Has Contempt for the People’s Constitution

Former Pennsylvania Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate, Rick Santorum, spoke Saturday evening…