Gene Barton, "I am pro-choice."

Finally, a judicial candidate gives a straight answer on an issue of policy. Gene Barton told the Lafayette County Bar Association at a candidate question and answer luncheon, "I am pro-choice." He said you have to put your faith on hold. Sure, judicial candidates aren't supposed to prejudice themselves on matters that might come before the court. Sure, running in North Mississippi, announcing that you're pro-choice is not smart. But at least we know where Gene Barton stands. He stands with the "pro-choicers."