tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2670941751589081139..comments2024-03-29T06:06:25.280-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Sam Murray: "He Deserves to Be a Judge"Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64610483469612606822015-01-25T18:57:43.525-05:002015-01-25T18:57:43.525-05:00Thanx Bernie,
For the most part the comments is w...Thanx Bernie,<br /><br />For the most part the comments is were I start my reading of your work and was going to pass on this one because legalize is not a choice of spoken languge?<br /><br />Thanx for the gut busting about some legal secretary and getting in this glitz glam lightning slum jambroney elite event? <br /><br /><br /><br />redd<br />patent pendingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65972980065525733742015-01-25T17:45:40.325-05:002015-01-25T17:45:40.325-05:00Well said, Peter. Well said, Peter. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29818763541473333382015-01-25T17:29:36.401-05:002015-01-25T17:29:36.401-05:00ABE Kassis is a wonderful man . He is like Sam bey...ABE Kassis is a wonderful man . He is like Sam beyond reproach. Both men are good and smart and educated and honest. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81141576194732235612015-01-25T17:21:38.850-05:002015-01-25T17:21:38.850-05:00Sam; I'm on your side. I have known you as a C...Sam; I'm on your side. I have known you as a Constable ,seen you in the courts, and have always admired your understated personality. This is to say, your presents was never that of a big shot. Count me in on your side . I want to be on your campaign, as I think you would make a real contribution.Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63734205357317256512015-01-25T14:27:51.404-05:002015-01-25T14:27:51.404-05:00There you go. I thought it was a requirement. There you go. I thought it was a requirement. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23483312215905552692015-01-25T14:19:10.881-05:002015-01-25T14:19:10.881-05:00Sam was not required to resign. It is merely reco...Sam was not required to resign. It is merely recommended under the ethical guidelines. Small difference to some but it is a difference.<br /><br />Many masters continue their master duties while running for judge. Just as some ADAs resign and some do not.<br /><br />I'd prefer a judicial candidate that removes not only any impropriety but any perception of impropriety. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47854352778828785242015-01-25T13:52:50.586-05:002015-01-25T13:52:50.586-05:00Actually, Mark Mazz was a good guy. He ha a tenden...Actually, Mark Mazz was a good guy. He ha a tendency to tell dirty jokes, but is a good person and the courts loved him. He was forced out by Onembo, who felt threatened by Mazz and engineered his dismissal. Unfortunately, Mark would never speak to me about what happened to him, so I can't get his side of the story out there. But the truth about Onembo and his conflicts of interest came out. It is now Onembo who is gone. <br /><br />Also, I think a judicial candidate would rather have support from a real person than some anonymous commenter who attacks these real persons. Attack Sam, not his supporters, and say who you are if you want to get personal. Mazz can take it. <br /><br />As for Sam's background, I was at his announcement and happen to know Sam. He did serve as a Custody Master. He did serve as a Juvenile Court Hearing Officer. He did not mislead anyone into thinking that he currently holds the position of custody master. To the extent the newspaper reports he is the current custody master, the newspaper is wrong or you have misunderstood it. That happens when they run out of people to cover these events and meetings and rely on announcements. <br /><br />Sam did recite his experience at his announcement, and did so accurately. Any of the 170 or so people there could tell you. <br /><br />Apparently, Sam is the only candidate who actually has judicial experience. <br /><br />You are also correct that Sam is required to resign his judicial position to run for judge. I pointed that out in my story. There is nothing compelling Abe to resign. Here's my question. Why do the courts require masters or judicial employees to resign to run? Likely the courts feel it presents an appearance of impropriety. Sam's point is that other county employees in similar positions, like Abe Kassis as Assistant DA, should resign to run as well. <br /><br />While I think that an interesting argument, and I would like to see a discussion of resign to run laws, Abe Kassis' personal integrity is beyond reproach. Sam would say so himself. In fact, he has said so. So I would raise this question of resign to run after the election. That's a question for the legislature. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24081476424968321422015-01-25T13:23:27.012-05:002015-01-25T13:23:27.012-05:00A few comments - First, I agree with someone who s...A few comments - First, I agree with someone who said don't use Mazziata as a reference. He had major issues and was basically fired from the county. Second, a judicial appointee must resign, which is why Sam will, but there was no reason to cheap shot Abe Kassis since he does not have to resign. Last, today's paper had Sam's PR guy say Sam has to resign as custody master and juvenile court master to run for judge. Sam is not a custody master. He resigned from that years ago when he ran for judge the first time and he did not get that job back. It was given to another attorney, and that person has since been replaced. Sam is a juvenile court master, but after resigning to run for judge the first time, he only got the custody master job back because Sam's replacement, Master Garb, died and there was an opening. I think the PR guy should know the facts and hopefully mis-spoke. If he did not know the facts, shame on him, and if he knew and was trying to mislead, shame on him too. Sam might make a good judge, but lets play fair here. Judges should be ethical at all times, including during their campaigns. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43671426823130886472015-01-24T09:05:22.018-05:002015-01-24T09:05:22.018-05:00How does anyone "deserve" to be a judge?...How does anyone "deserve" to be a judge? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43890206628875616632015-01-23T18:22:29.653-05:002015-01-23T18:22:29.653-05:00Knew Mr.Murray years ago and He was a kind Gentlem...Knew Mr.Murray years ago and He was a kind Gentleman.Hopefully He will be elected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61598763511860227612015-01-23T17:59:18.412-05:002015-01-23T17:59:18.412-05:00Who in their right mind would take any kind of end...Who in their right mind would take any kind of endorsement from Mazziota? His reputation proceeds himself. And his reputation is NOT a good one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15540279036532935092015-01-23T11:48:44.308-05:002015-01-23T11:48:44.308-05:00Garvin was there?Garvin was there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49775829303359658872015-01-23T10:12:47.500-05:002015-01-23T10:12:47.500-05:00I disagree that you should have to resign your job...I disagree that you should have to resign your job to run for judge. That is ridiculous. We have competent people doing great work. If they lose we lose in the long run.woodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4278337693108566232015-01-23T09:19:28.625-05:002015-01-23T09:19:28.625-05:00Not to mention Vic lacks necessary judgement to be...Not to mention Vic lacks necessary judgement to be a judge. Sam is a great choice. But he should absolutely not forget the shortfalls in previous campaigns [Callahan] and work hard through this time. Shake hands and ask for votes. Don't take it for granted. Go Sam!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60401125412563889032015-01-23T08:56:51.701-05:002015-01-23T08:56:51.701-05:00It is no surprise to hear Murray has the support o...It is no surprise to hear Murray has the support of both D's and R's for the Judge race. He has maintained a professional relationship with everyone he represented in his office. We are proud to support him and will tell others of his generous contributions he gave to our community. He is a true leader with youth today and has been with his coaching skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36897981150369477772015-01-23T08:41:05.987-05:002015-01-23T08:41:05.987-05:00Poor Vic... he cannot get the Ooooozzing slime of ... Poor Vic... he cannot get the Ooooozzing slime of John Brown off him....He doesn't have a chance.<br /><br /> Get your job back with JB Vic... Being tagged with John Brown is now an anchor around your neck. Kinda like having Angle and O'Hare on your guest list....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91960324245858544552015-01-23T08:29:13.946-05:002015-01-23T08:29:13.946-05:00Think Sam is a great candidate, and he should win....Think Sam is a great candidate, and he should win. I am disappointed to hear that he has hired Fleck's firm to run his campaign, which I have heard has already split with the WS Group. <br /><br />Sam may be the only candidate who uses Fleck that gets my vote, all others won't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58005203599940830722015-01-23T08:13:27.753-05:002015-01-23T08:13:27.753-05:00Sam Murray is a great man who will not only win bu...Sam Murray is a great man who will not only win but will be fair but tough on crime. He has the compassion to listen as you stated Bernie ,but has the maturity to pass down tough sentences. He is the ONLY candidate with Judicial experience and that is a fact that the others in this race can not challenge. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61081641191540849812015-01-23T05:06:16.557-05:002015-01-23T05:06:16.557-05:00Sam definetly has my vote and I will be spreading ...Sam definetly has my vote and I will be spreading the word to all to vote for him. He is a great person and was an excellent custody master. He will be a great judge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6913088749939896642015-01-23T01:12:49.649-05:002015-01-23T01:12:49.649-05:00Well, he is a great lawyer and a great person, and...Well, he is a great lawyer and a great person, and anyone who knows him knows that. So is Vic. All three would be good, but I have known Sam longest, he is a friend, and i believe the people of Northampton County would benefit immensely from him on the bench. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22699916182119423682015-01-23T01:05:26.950-05:002015-01-23T01:05:26.950-05:00Abe got a cheap shot at him he doesn't deserve...Abe got a cheap shot at him he doesn't deserve. Not very judicial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-83461222744682055942015-01-23T00:54:13.002-05:002015-01-23T00:54:13.002-05:00Any one of them would be a good judge, I agree. Bu...Any one of them would be a good judge, I agree. But as Mazz put it, Sam deserves the job. We shall see. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35031257107109566242015-01-23T00:46:23.046-05:002015-01-23T00:46:23.046-05:00I like all three candidates personally but Sam has...I like all three candidates personally but Sam has already won. I hope Abe and Vic don't throw too much money down the drain on this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com