The U-S Supreme Court also heard arguments today in a Minnesota case that could affect judicial elections across the country. The case centers on what limits a state can set on campaign activities for judges. Nine states, including Minnesota, prohibit judicial candidates from announcing their views on disputed legal or political issues. Minnesota Republicans sued in 1998 along with Greg Wersal, who ran unsuccessfully for the state Supreme Court. Wersal claims he was unconstitutionally silenced when he wanted to tell Minnesota voters how, as a justice, he would be tough on criminals. Star Tribune reporter Kevin Diaz attended today's Supreme Court arguments. He says he could tell this was a tough issue for the justices.