A sign of trouble in the effort to re-elect Supreme Court Justice Richard B. Sanders? From an e-mail sent just an hour ago:

Dear Friends:

The campaign has been hit by an outrageous “October surprise” and we need your help to fight back.

As you may know, the Seattle Times ran a front page article accusing Richard of racism because he said in a meeting about prison populations that blacks commit more crimes than whites, disproportionate to their population.

It’s a simple truth and everyone, African-American or white, knows that it is true. But it is politically incorrect to say so.

The Seattle Times was outraged and withdrew their endorsement of Richard Sanders.

Recently, Justice Richard Sanders’ opponent has tried to make political hay out of it, sending out e-mails castigating Sanders.

This is just another example of how Justice Sanders is being persecuted for not being politically correct and going along with the status quo.

Justice Sanders has always been an independent thinker who believes that no one should be unfairly prosecuted or imprisoned. Justice is color blind.

The Times delivered $50,000 of bad publicity to Justice Sanders only days after the ballots were mailed. We have to fight back as quickly as we can. With less than a week left, we’re turning to you for your help.

Please make a contribution now of $500, $1,000 or whatever you can afford—$100. Right now, online

Should a Supreme Court Justice be politically correct or legally correct? Should a Supreme Court Justice seek to never offend, or never lie?

Please remember what Justice Sanders’ has always stood for:

• “No” to using taxpayer funds without a vote of the people.
• “No” to “emergency” legislation that prevents a vote of the people.
• “Yes” to the rights of property owners, gun owners and taxpayers.

Don’t let this light of liberty burn out!

Your support for Justice Sanders is more important than ever. With less than a week left, now is the time to show Justice Sanders your commitment to his re-election. Don’t let him become a political pawn.

Make a contribution to Justice Sanders. He must have the funds necessary to defend himself from those who choose to manipulate his words and smear his name. The Washington State Supreme Court is a place for liberty and freedom. Don’t let it become a breeding ground for political correctness!

Support Justice Sanders today!