. >> thanks, efrd. >> i'm going to talk about why the uhly case is different and new polling data that shows the impact personal solicitation bans have on public confidence in the courts. from a 30,000-foot view there case is important because it is a good re-election of the new judicial culture we have been talking about t. is a culture where judges are being forced to raise vastly more money than ever before which is becoming an arms race between the judicial candidates. when they become elected they find themselves often trapped in a culture that then perpetually challenges their ability to be fair and impartial. to this extent the case is a good reflection because it comes out of florida one of 39 states where some judgments are elected and this puts the candidate who run in a pretty challenging position. on one side they have to be because they are elected representatives reflecting the best interests of the community and interests that sometimes are sending in a lot of money to get their views across while at the same time having to remain entirely impartial and independent. this