Questão jurídica principal
Whether Oberrichter A. should have been recused for lack of independence and impartiality.
Decisão extraída
No objective appearance of bias arose from his party membership or political activity; recusal was not required.
Fundamentação extraída
Political party affiliation alone does not create an appearance of partiality. A judge may hold and express political views unless office is used as a political forum or the judge takes a concrete position in the pending case.