I found Hoag very arrogant when he spoke at the SDJ school board meeting in March. He told the board in no uncertain terms that their ONLY choice was to "tax to the max." He did not appear either professional, or judicial. I think I know where he found many of his votes.

Most attorneys go their entire careers, 30, 40 years and more, without having disciplinary charges brought against them. Mr. Hoag, however, has been disciplined three times: twice privately and once publicly. One wonders how he will assure the voters that his ethical lapses will not effect his performance as a judge. How about asking him that, Janesville Gazette?
If you wish to know more, just Google "Jack Hoag" and read the results.

He overextends himself for the easy money, but then doesn't have the time (or inclination) to give each case and client the attention deserved.

I believe that same attitude would carry over if he were a Judge.

Details?

Probably because they know him.

Why do so many of you have such negative opinions about Mr. Hoag?

chelleandlou, I suppose you can make an issue of his history, but as a judge his office will be in the courthouse. Anyway, are you talking about actually being late for hearings or trials, or simply coming in after a calendar call begins (because that's really not a big deal: they just do the cases whose attorneys are present first so they don't get stuck in court all day).
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As for the signs, in Wisconsin, judges are elected and are permitted to raise money through campaign committees just like any other candidate for office.

How does Mr. Hoag address the issue of being on time for court? I've heard he is chronically tardy for court, with the number of cases heard tardiness is not an acceptable quality for a judge. I also wonder if his "much broader" experience, trying cases all over the state, and stats truly make him the better candidate. Maybe he has taken on too many cases. Taking on a large caseload, especially in comparison to the other candidates, becomes more of a flag for concern than an impressive feat. The same can be said for trying cases all over the state, what does that have to do with being the best person for Rock County Judge? Finally, the broader based experience sends a flag of potential bias not to mention arrogance. Just because one's practice is broad does not make them an expert or more knowledgeable than another. This concerns me due to the amount of discretion judges have and how their decisions affect the life or lives of the people before them.

Maybe they are just friends and colleagues who happen to support him??

I am a little wary of Mr.Hoag because of all of his signs up around the county. Did he pay for them? Or is he getting financial backing from other sources. The same goes for Ms. McCrory. I don't know either one. Who are their backers?

Either of these two would be infinitely better than some of the others that were eliminated.

I will disagree with the previous comment about qualified excellent candidates. There is a reason that there are people in the community that have little respect for Hoag. With 350 trials each year, there is an astronomical potential for conflict of interest.

Out of a pool of very qualified, excellent candidates, Barb McCrory stands out. Kudos to Rock County for recognizing that.