'David L. Piper for Hennepin County District Court Judge' - Air America Minnesota ad

[Eric J in MN]

I got an email tonight from "Air American Minnesota" with ads, including:
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www.DavidLPiper.com

David L. Piper is the AFL-CIO and the Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota endorsed candidate for Hennepin County Judge. David has many years of judicial experience; 2 years as a Child Support Magistrate, 8 years as a Family Court Referee and 15 years as a Conciliation Court Conciliation Judge. A graduate of Hamline University Law School, David Piper has been in private practice for 20 years representing clients in all aspects of law including, but not limited to, juvenile, probate and family law. His primary focus has been working with children and families. David is supported by the Hispanic Bar Association, and he has been found qualified by the Minnesota Women Lawyers. 59.5% of the lawyers in the Hennepin County Bar Association poll voted for David. David has bipartisan support from Governors Wendell Anderson, Al Quie and Arne Carlson, as well as State Senators Scott Dibble and Don Betzold.
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Opinions?

[question everything]

1. Ranum used to be a liberal State Senator

according to comments here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=160&topic_id=32458