Metropolitan News-Enterprise
Monday, March 24, 2008
Page 5

Rubinson is “a leader, rather than a follower,” and is “very bright, articulate, level-headed, smart and fair.”  He always has showed “good common sense and reasoning.  He is an ideal person to be a judicial officer.”  -- Judge Mark Arnold

I endorse Rubinson "unequivocally" and am "really impressed" by his temperament.  “There is no question that he’s a dedicated advocate who has an innate sense of fair play,” -- Judge Michael Pastor

On Rubinson's opponent Referee Cynthia Loo:

"Yet another judge with knowledge of the referee’s performance credits Loo with having 'a tremendous amount of energy,' and describes her as 'very, very nice,' but says she’s 'a bit on the goofy side,' and comments, in like vein: 'I have the sense she’s not serious enough.'”  A further view from an insider in the criminal justice system is that she is “indecisive.”

"A nickname for Loo among prosecutors is “Cindy Boo-Hoo.” She is said to cry in court, on occasion—such as when she has to commit an offender to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (formerly, the 'Youth Authority.')"

"During the time that she’s served as a referee, Loo has applied three times to become a commissioner, the MetNews learned, each time failing to be found qualified by the 10-judge committee that reviews candidates’ credentials."

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Metropolitan News-Enterprise - ENDORSEMENT
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Page 6

"Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Thomas Rubinson is the only candidate for Superior Court Office No. 82 who possesses the qualifications for the post."

"Rubinson has been in the District Attorney’s Office for 17 years. He is known as a bright, steady, competent, hard-working and ethical prosecutor."

"As a caring human being, Cynthia Loo gets the highest of marks; as a jurist, however, she falls short. Emotional, unable to manage her calendar with efficiency, and lenient to a fault, it is clear that carrying out judicial duties is just not her forte. . .  If the judges of the Superior Court will not hire her as a commissioner, the electorate would be foolish to hire her as a judge."

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Metropolitan News-Enterprise
Monday, March 24, 2008
Page 5

JUDICIAL ELECTIONS: Los Angeles Superior Court Office No. 82

Referee Takes on Two Deputy District Attorneys for Open Seat

A Los Angeles Superior Court referee will face two deputy district attorneys in the contest to succeed retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Wendell Mortimer Jr.

Deputy District Attorney Thomas Rubinson has the support of Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley and 40 sitting Superior Court judges, while Referee Cynthia Loo has experience on the bench and expects strong support from the local Asian American community. Deputy District Attorney Mark Lee, who is little known, draws neither overly harsh criticism nor widespread demonstrated support.

Rubinson and Lee will both be designated as “Criminal Prosecutor” on the June 3 primary ballot, while Loo will be listed as “Superior Court Referee.”