In an interesting development, the Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee, which has been on the wrong side of almost all consumer issues, made two very early endorsements in Supreme Court races that won’t take place until next year. I assume that the leaders of the group were either trying to scare off Republican opposition for the individuals endorsed or were simply flexing their political muscles for all to see. The committee endorsed two Republicans on August 27^th in races for the Alabama Supreme Court seats that will be on the ballot next year. Justice Mike Bolin was endorsed for re-election and the committee also endorsed Criminal Appeals Court Judge Kelli Wise for the seat on the High Court being vacated by Justice Patti Smith.

Source: Associated Press