Rosen a savvy pick for Kansas Supreme Court

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius must have felt under fire as she sought to replace the late Justice Robert Gernon on the Kansas Supreme Court, what with all the flak the court has taken from lawmakers for its school finance and death penalty decisions. But she seems to have chosen wisely in Shawnee County District Eric Rosen, whose solid resume and high profile in the capital make him hard to tar as a liberal "activist." Rosen was even hired (and admired) by House Speaker Doug Mays, R-Topeka, when Mays was state securities commissioner. It will take more than one savvy pick, though, to defuse legislative efforts to undercut or shape the high court.
Posted by Rhonda Holman

2 Comments

  1. Ed Friedemann
    Posted July 25, 2005 at 4:38 pm | Permalink

    Got Teeth?

  2. Kansas Meadowlark
    Posted July 26, 2005 at 11:15 pm | Permalink

    When will the Eagle report anything about Rosen’s wife’s NINE political contributions to Governor Sebelilus’ campaign in 2002? (http://www.kansasmeadowlark.com/2003/11-01.htm) When will the Eagle report that while Kansas is only 27% Democrats, the Kansas Supreme Court now consists of 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans? (http://www.kansasmeadowlark.com/2005/07-22.htm)