Published Feb. 2, 2018
Judge Mark Walker and Gov. Rick Scott simply weren’t made for each other. Walker, the federal judge who invalidated Florida’s right to vote scheme for felons as arbitrary and discriminatory, didn’t mince words in his landmark decision.
In a 43-page ruling, Walker called Scott’s logic on voting rights “nonsensical.” He used an assertion Scott made at one clemency board meeting — “We can do whatever we want” — to support his premise that Florida’s system is unconstitutionally arbitrary.
He made passing references to fine wine, Space Mountain and a favorite team, the Florida Gators.
At least he got the Gators correct…