Friday news dump 2: Big Republican donor appointed to Dane County Circuit Court

October 1994 to June 2014.

56 contributions.

$25,600.44

Solid red.

Source:  Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Governor Scott Walker Announces Several Appointments.  (Office of the Governor press release, 5/22/2015 at 4:43 p.m.)

Not to mention a willingness of open up his checkbook.

“Jim Troupis brings an incredible breadth of experience and talent to the Dane County bench,” said Governor Walker.  “More than that, he is committed to the rule of law and to public service, and I am confident he will do an excellent job.” - See more at: http://walker.wi.gov/newsroom/press-release/governor-scott-walker-announces-several-appointments#sthash.ppsAQKKB.dpuf

“Jim Troupis brings an incredible breadth of experience and talent to the Dane County bench,” said Governor Walker.  “More than that, he is committed to the rule of law and to public service, and I am confident he will do an excellent job.” - See more at: http://walker.wi.gov/newsroom/press-release/governor-scott-walker-announces-several-appointments#sthash.ppsAQKKB.dpuf

“Jim Troupis brings an incredible breadth of experience and talent to the Dane County bench,” said Governor Walker. “More than that, he is committed to the rule of law and to public service, and I am confident he will do an excellent job.”

As for the 'rule of law' highlight, check out this list of Republican code words.