Safe path
Aug 20th, 2009 by David Anderson
Out of the choices available, the Governor has taken the safe path by nominating J. Travis Laster, a Wilmington attorney, to serve as Vice Chancellor on Delaware’s Court of Chancery.
The Governor had to choose a Republican by law. The nominating commission gave him a chance to choose a sitting judge with a proven record, and he Richard Forsten, who serves as counsel to the Delaware Republican Party. Does the choice signal the direction of future nominees to the courts?
[...] Markell’s appointment of Wilmington attorney J. Travis Laster to Delaware’s Court of Chancery a lukewarm reception. I can’t argue with Anderson that it appears to be a “safe choice”. However, [...]
Thankfully Delaware can survive a safe choice. I guess I’d like to see more safe choices made on the national level too.
The guy sounds like a competent choice with a good mind, solid ethic and eagerness to do well.
Our national reputation on business matters is criticial for Delaware.
Best wishes.
Mike Protack