Now that the election is over and lawyers’ inboxes no longer brim with invitations to fundraisers, it may be time to look again at what happens after the campaign, when the money is banked and the winners don their robes.

Specifically, suppose one side or its lawyers gave generously to the newly elected judge, hosted his fundraisers and bundled his many contributions. Then suppose the other side gave bupkis, or worse, supported the loser. Can the party on the short end of this stick seek recusal? Should it be able to do so?

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