The Missouri Plan and Political Influence on Judicial Selection

This chapter explores the history and adoption of the Missouri plan for selecting state Supreme Court justices, as well as the involvement of the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo in influencing judge selection. It discusses the impact of money and negative advertising on judicial elections, showcasing examples such as the controversial ad campaign in the Butler race. The chapter also delves into the organization Tenao and their objective to create a conservative pipeline in various sectors beyond law.