I should say that I think the vast majority of federal judges, appointed by Republicans or Democrats, always try to apply the law fairly and without prejudice. That said, I think most federal judges would recuse themselves in circumstances similar to those found here. Whether Piersol should be recused from Dashle’s case is an issue that only Piersol will be able to consider in the short period of time. And if he issues an order barring Republican poll watchers from the polls, it probably can’t be reviewed until after the election. So while the law may not be on Daschle’s side, the “Law” may yet be in his corner. And even if Piersol does issue a conscientious decision in the case, it doesn’t change the fact that Daschle pulled a rather questionable move by even bringing the case in Piersol’s court in the first place.
This is interesting!!!
Something is being "heard" at the courthouse right now. If a judge "recuses" himself, would he do it after initial arguments or before he'd even start listening?