Wyoming Leaders Rally For Honaker
Shortly before his death, Senator Thomas released a statement which asserts that Honaker "has a broad range of experience over the last thirty years in both state and federal courts in Wyoming. While his credentials are certainly outstanding, I am particularly impressed with his character and his values which are deeply rooted in Wyoming. He has the right judicial philosophy — he knows the importance of interpreting the law while not legislating from the bench.
Republican U.S. Senator Michael B. Enzi also hailed Honaker's nomination: " will be an excellent jurist . . . He has the experience and the temperament to serve our state and the judiciary well. . . . He knows the difference between legislating—from his experience as a Wyoming representative—and judging—from all his years of court work. Since the criteria is fairness, I want to assure you, Richard is among the fairest people I know."
Enzi's Republican colleague, John Barrasso of Casper, who succeeded Thomas, agrees: "I know Mr. Honaker and respect him as an individual. I admire his legal abilities and his passion for the law. There is no question he is ready to fill the seat for which he has been nominated."
Judge Brimmer describes Honaker as "very well-qualified" for the position. Former Governor Sullivan, in a letter to U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, defends Honaker: "He is not, as some have tried to portray him, a radical or person of extreme views." Sullivan said that he has observed Honaker, as a lawyer for injured plaintiffs, having represented clients "very well . . . with care and concern. . . carries a demeanor which would translate into a classic judicial temperament and a respect for and an understanding of the rule of law and legal precedent which would position him to be an outstanding trial judge."
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