Open
00:05Introduction
00:21Opening Statements
02:47Why Do you Believe The Work of the Governor's Council is Important?
07:10What qualities do you look for in every candidate that comes before you, and how do you vet those candidates?
11:32How will you handle a situation when you do not believe a candidate should be approved?
15:59How do you factor in a judge nominee's previous life experience into you voting decision - For instance if they have been an aggressive district attorney or defense attorney?
18:36Mara, what is your response to Marilyn's belief that because you're a full time public defender you don't have as much time to devote to the governor's council?
21:56Marilyn, your opponent has criticized you for recently voting to confirm an anti-choice judge as an associate justice of the Massachusetts superior court. How do you respond to these criticisms from your opponent?
24:12What factors will you be considering when you vote on a person's pardon or commutation?
27:58How important is it to get along with other members of the Governor's Council?
30:58Closing remarks
35:57Credits
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