America's Future Foundation

Judicial Elections in Minnesota

With the recent Republican Party of Minnesota v. White Supreme Court ruling, judicial elections in Minnesota will never be the same.  What can we do to preserve the integrity of the courts in light of this decision?  Please join us for our May Roundtable to discuss this with prominent Minnesota voices involved in the debate:

This months featured panelists are:

• Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Tony Sutton
• Minnesota Supreme Court Justice G. Barry Anderson,
• Former Minnesota Governor Al Quie
• Attorney Erick Kaardal

AFF Minneapolis board member Jeffrey Peil published this piece on “True North” blog. The following is an excerpt:

“…The 2005 Republican Party of Minnesota v. White case effectively changed the structure of Minnesota law which had previously placed restrictions on what judges could and could not say while seeking office, including but not limited to ideologies they supported and political views they held. Justice Scalia, writing in the majority in this case, observed “[a] judge’s lack of predisposition regarding the relevant legal issues in a case has never been thought a necessary component of equal justice, and with good reason. . . . [I]t is virtually impossible to find a judge who does not have preconceptions about the law” (Brennan Center for Justice). Clearly judges have political opinions, and the first amendment affords them the right to express such opinions. This ruling effectively enabled judges to admit support of a political party, and in turn seek a party’s endorsement…”

Where: Crave – Mall of America

When: May 11th, 5:30-8:00PM

RSVP: Email Jeff Peil at jeffrey.peil@reshapemn.com

You’re invited to join us for a special extended happy hour event with delicious drink & appetizer specials downtown Minneapolis at SEVEN, Thursday, October 8th, 5:30-8PM.

Jonathan Blake, Vice President of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, will be our special guest for the evening.  You can learn more about him and the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota on their website.

Come meet old friends & new friends at one of Minneapolis’ premiere locations.  We’ll be on the 3rd floor “Sushi Level” in the back bar.

Great networking with local MN business leaders.  There is no charge to attend this event.  Bring some friends; we look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location:  Corner of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street; 700 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

The AFF – Minneapolis Chapter will host its next AFF Happy Hour at “W” on the main level of the historic Foshay Tower on Wednesday, Aug 19th from 5-7PM.   W is located on the corner of 9th Street & Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.  Guests may sign-in at the registration table.  Our group will have a private section of W’s “Living Room” bar/restaurant on the main level.  This social cocktail event is free to attend offering a selection of delicious $5 martinis, and introducing W’s first “AFF Martini” that’s patriotically layered red, white, & blue!  Show your support for the free markets, meet old & new friends, and hear about our upcoming events!  We look forward to seeing you there!