Selection, of course, is based purely on merit

Finalists named for Kenosha circuit judgeship. (Kenosha News, 5/23/2014)

What's the scoop?.  Four finalists have been named in the search for a judge to replace retiring Kenosha Circuit Judge Wilbur Warren III. 

Eight people applied with the governor’s office for the judicial vacancy. Warren will leave the bench on Aug. 18, one year before his term would have ended. 

Gov. Scott Walker will appoint his successor, who would be expected to run for re-election in April.

And the winner is:

Not saying that these campaign contributions have anything to do with his appointment.  (8/7/2014)