San Jose Mercury News, August 7, 2011 by Howard Mintz
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_18635058
But Liu also had strong support, even from conservatives such as Kenneth Starr. John Yoo, a colleague and controversial former Bush administration lawyer, said Liu was “a good nomination for a Democratic president” and is convinced he’ll make a “fine justice” on the state Supreme Court.
Another colleague, law professor David Sklansky, was troubled by the attacks on Liu’s judgment and temperament, which is widely described as unflappable. “He’s exceptionally fair-minded,” Sklansky said.