BY MIKE CETERA
With the recent scrutiny over state and local campaign contributions, this news out of a Kane judicial race is particularly interesting.
John Noverini, the Republican-turned-Democrat seeking an open subcircuit seat, says he won't take contributions from attorneys, citing a conflict of interest.
"It makes (raising funds) more difficult, but personally, I'm just not comfortable taking money from attorneys who are going to appear before me," Noverini said in an interview. "It's legal, but sometimes you have to go beyond the law, especially if you're running for judge."
There's a couple (at least) ways to look at this: A) Noverini believes what he is pledging; or B) He expects his opponent -- Patricia Piper Golden -- to whup him in fundraising and can offer this as an excuse.
No matter, his objections shine a light on an overlooked fact: Judicial candidates get the majority of their campaign money from attorneys.
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