Data from the Public Defender's Office indicate that in 2007 Thomas lost roughly one in three of the jury trials involving public defenders.  This is unacceptable.

Poor training and unwise political mandates have driven out experienced prosecutors and left scores of unfilled vacancies that render office ineffective in fighting crime

20-year lawyer with proven record of success for the State will improve conviction rates through smart, aggressive prosecutions that prioritize public safety over politics

Will restore training, repeal ineffective mandates, and recruit, hire and retain the state's best and brightest prosecutors

$11 million (300%) annual increase in fees paid
to outside lawyers

Over $2.5 million in criminal enforcement funds
wasted on ads promoting himself

Will save taxpayer money by reducing reliance
on outside counsel

Will use criminal enforcement funds for criminal enforcement and never appear in ads purchased with public money

Issued invasive subpoenas for private records of readers of The New Times and then arrested the
paper's editors when they complained

Has paid more than $2 million of public money to the lawyer who employed him while he ran for office

Will respect your constitutional rights and not abuse his powers while still aggressively prosecuting
criminals

Has promised never to pay public funds to the firm
that employs him while he runs