Democrats knew that campaign-finance reform would cripple their fundraising ability—but they backed the idea anyway, largely on principle. Republicans knew that it would give their party an even bigger edge than it already had—but they staunchly opposed it, also largely on principle. The fate of McCain-Feingold ultimately rests with the Supreme Court. But principle has already cost the Democrats plenty 

What kind of lawyers now defend indigents who are accused of crime, and how good a job do they do? For a constructive analysis of the situation in our criminal courts, we turn to J. EDWARD LUMBARD, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals Second Circuit.