News Briefs & Updates

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

LD17 reports, The Proxy sent out with the (Maricopa County Republican Committee Jan 13 meeting) Call Letter was INVALID because it omitted mention that a proxy carrier MUST be from the same voting precinct as the person for whom the proxy is carried.” CLICK HERE for the official Jan 13 Mandatory Maricopa County Republican proxy form. Chairman Bert Moll has confirmed the county will accept the proxy form sent out with recent emails even though the mandatory meeting is referenced as a meeting of the Maricopa County GOP.

Isn’t It Amazing that precinct committeemen can’t get an e-mail list of their LD PCs, while PACs manage to send out professionally composed “member-at-large candidate flyers” to PCs throughout Maricopa County??? - ft

Canceled:The Jan 9 Arizona Republican Assembly sponsored PC Day at the Capitol has been canceled due to heavy rain forecast and a Jan 9 morning mandatory legislative meeting. A reschedule date has been NOT been announced.

Governor Doug Ducey delivered his 2018 State of the State address yesterday afternoon at the Arizona Capitol.

US Senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward attended opening day session at the State Senate in Phoenix yesterday.

According to the Maricopa County Treasurer Royce Flora’s office, this statement was on the Treasurer’s website last week and the public should be made aware of the positive change. “Property tax collected by the County Treasurer is invested and schools receive additional money from portfolio earnings. The average earnings for the previous five years is about $16 million per year. Because of federal policy changes initiated by the Trump administration, earnings are expected to exceed $60 million for FY 2018. Please see the Treasurer’s website for ‘Understanding your taxes’ and ‘Tax Guide’ for more information.”

Klayman: Time to Fire Your Worthless Lawyers, Mr. President! Go to www.FreedomWatchUSA.org to Sign Petition and Support Removal of Mueller!

A Millennial Job Interviewhttps://player.vimeo.com/video/239050403?autoplay=1

Religions of America: The-Religious-States-Of-America-In-22-Maps

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words

Supt of Public Instruction Frank Riggs regarding Francine Romesburg 01_08_18 Briefs statement.: Mrs. Francine Romesburg told me the Sept Grassroots Tea Party meeting started at 6pm and I arrived promptly after traveling some distance in evening commute traffic. There were four people present at 6:30pm including Mrs. Romeburg and her husband. They weren't ready to start the meeting and gave me no explanation or apology. When I left at 6:50 the meeting still had not started and Ms. Fisher had not arrived. This is completely fabricated by Mrs. Romesburg who is supporting another candidate in the SPI race. It's certainly her right to support another candidate but that doesn't excuse her intentional rudeness to me or the inconvenience she caused me when I could have been using my time productively.

Pinal County State Committeeman Barbara Manning - No Surprise, Business As Usual: With the assistance of the Bylaws Committee “business as usual” is keeping State Committeemen in the dark. The bylaws committee stifled my proposed amendments which would have enhanced transparency and solved problems within AZGOP which led to the attempt to remove the Chairman Lines. How demanding of me to submit an amendment requiring periodic financial reports to be emailed to all state committeemen. How absurd of me to suggest that the minutes of all Executive Committee meetings be sent to all state committeemen.

Realizing that the actions of the Bylaws Committee to stifle proposed amendments is illegitimate I forwarded my proposed amendments to AZGOP Secretary to be included in the call to the meeting for your review. These are posted on www.SpeakUpSaveAmerica It is time for the membership to require AZGOP leadership to abide by its own bylaws which state that anyone can submit a proposed bylaw amendment. The AZGOP Bylaws do not require the approval of the Bylaws Committee. The membership must challenge the hijacked power of the Bylaws Committee. State Committeemen at the January Mandatory meeting have no recourse but to table all bylaw amendments put forth illegitimately by the Bylaws Committee- in other words prevent a vote at all costs. Force AZGOP leadership to allow all proposed amendments to be voted on by the membership in the future.AZGOP bylaws do NOT permit amendments by a bylaws committee. To vote would be to confer credibility on illegitimate actions.

Former LD18 Chair Jennifer Szatkowski: I was not on the bylaws committee, ever. LD 18, when I was chairman, appointed Jeni White. The new chairman, Ed Pellegrino, can answer any further questions. Editor’s note: Szatkowski’s name has been removed from the list in the 1-8-18-Briefs. posting

Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party Chair Richard Rutkowski: Add my appreciation for all of your work on the Briefs! contact@fhteaparty.us or www.fhteaparty.us

LD22 Activist Lori Hack: Thank you, Frosty, for your continued efforts with the Briefs. We believe changing the culture starts with the family. My husband, Randy Hack, and I are running for MCR Members at Large this January 13. Contact: lorihackLD22@gmail.com

Gina Swoboda, Election Integrity: The Maricopa County Recorder has presented a draft of his election plan for the CD8 Special Election to fill Rep. Trent Franks seat to the County Board of Supervisors. There will be a public meeting to hear comments from voters in CD8, please see the Eventbrite link below. There will also be an online comment form, that link is not yet available. I will provide it as soon as it is up. Please be aware that although we have ensured poll workers WILL be checking photo ID for this election, there is still no solid confirmation that machines to tabulate Election Day ballots will be provided at all precincts. I continue to push for that for ALL our precinct polling places. In addition, our precinct polling places are in effect for this election, but not all will be opened, and several Vote Center locations are being planned. Prior to the election I will make sure Frosty has a list of open precinct polls to make sure we are able to Get Out the Vote!! The Maricopa County Elections Department will be having a public meeting regarding the polling places for the CD8 Special Election. The purpose is to gather public comments on the proposed polling places.The meeting is between 5-7 pm., Thur., Jan 11 in the Surprise City Hall, Council Overflow Room (16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374)RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-meeting-on-polling-places-cd8-special-election-tickets-41967118782 This is an open meeting designed to give the residents of AZ-Congressional District 8 the opportunity to submit public comments and ask questions about the polling places available for the upcoming special election.

· There will be no formal presentation. The voting site maps will be available to look at, election staff will be on hand to answer questions, and there will be public comment cards available to fill out. Space is limited in the room.

· If you are unable to attend, there will be a public comment form available on the Maricopa County Recorder's website. A link will be made available this week. Public comment will close midnight on Monday, January 15th, 2018.

Maricopa County Treasurer Royce Flora: “Schools do not pay property tax. If values go down, districts increase the tax rate to match the levy. The levy is the source of revenue to fund the budgets of each school district after other revenues are determined. The school district budget is controlled by statute. Property tax collected by the County Treasurer is invested and schools receive additional money from portfolio earnings. The average earnings for the previous five years is about $16 million per year. Because of federal policy changes initiated by the Trump administration, earnings are expected to exceed $60 million for FY 2018. Please see the Treasurers website for ‘Understanding your taxes’ and ‘Tax Guide’ for more information.”

LaPaz County Chr Russell Sias - We Are Being Duped #9: Frosty, thanks for posting the list of the illegally formed bylaws committee. I probably shouldn’t have been on it, as Bylaws Committee Chairman Kathy Petsas has refused my admittance to the committee. According to Petsas, she denied me access because I hadn’t signed the confidentially agreement. Who ever heard of a bylaws committee that one had to sign such an agreement? What has this party come to? I have since learned that other members were allowed onto the committee when they didn’t sign the agreement either. Which begs the question, why was I singled out? Apparently, one must agree with Petsas, or risk getting kicked off the committee! No matter, for it’s an illegally formed committee in the first place. It’s just one more instance of the cabal running OUR party anyway they want, in spite of existing bylaws. In this case, the pertinent bylaw reads: “B. Method of Amending Bylaws- An amendment to these bylaws may be proposed at any meeting called in accordance with these bylaws. A copy of the proposed amendment together with a statement explaining the purpose to be achieved and the reasons in support thereof shall be mailed to each member by the secretary with the notice of call for that meeting. A two-thirds vote of the members present in person or by proxy shall be necessary to pass any motion to amend.”

Our bylaws makes no suggestion of forming a bylaws committee. The process is clearly spelled out. One must assume a couple of things. The cabal decided, for reasons unknown, that they didn’t care to follow our existing bylaws, so they established an independent process. Second, when thinking about the confidentially and secrecy that was required, even within the committee itself limiting communication among its members, that something nefarious was planned. Third, following the cabal’s apparent plan, I wouldn’t be surprised that at Mandatory Jan 27 meeting, we get asked to accept the fake bylaws committee report, WITHOUT the appropriate review, and in total. Accept the report, with a 50% vote no less, and presto, our bylaws will have changed. I mean, considering that they don’t follow existing bylaws anyway, why not? It’s for this reason, I’ve submitted a complete new set of bylaws, restoring control of our party back to our members. Whether they get considered at our meeting or not remains to be seen. You can view them at: https://www.speakupsaveamerica.com/sias-vs-current.html

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Candidates Are Welcome to e-mail their announcements and a photo to Briefs at repcomm@cox.net or frostytaylor@cox.net for posting so readers can learn who the candidates are. Editor’s Note: Please keep announcement at 400 words. Longer announcements subject to editing to conform. - ft.

LD22 State and Precinct Committeemen Randy and Lori Hack: We believe changing the culture starts with the family. Therefore, we are running for Maricopa County Republican Committee Members-at- Large at the Jan 13 mandatory meeting. this Your vote is greatly appreciated. Contact: lorihackLD22@gmail.com.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

LD 27 will meet at 7 pm., Tues., Jan 9 at the Mountain Gate Clubhouse, 9629 S 14th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041 with radio host James T Harris, the new afternoon host for KFYI who recently relocated from Tucson. Contact Chairman Brandon Jones at ld27republicans@gmail.com

Sun Lakes Republican Club will meet with Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick at 6:30 pm, Jan 9 in theSun Lakes Country Club-Arizona Room, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248.

The Leisure World Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Mon., Jan 15 in the Ballroom at 908 S. Power Road in Mesa. Speakers will be AZRA President Jim O’Conner, a candidate for Corporation Commission; Tim Horn who will address the National Popular Vote and Joe & Jinny Perron with the East Valley Pro Life Alliance. Free refreshments and a 50/50 drawing. Diane Andersen, azpatriot13@yahoo.com, 480 395-5515.

CD8 Special Election Information Meeting between 5-7 pm., Thur. Jan 11 in the Surprise City Hall, Council Overflow Room (16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374) RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-meeting-on-polling-places-cd8-special-election-tickets-41967118782

Tea Party Scottsdale will meet at 6:30 pm.,Thurs., Jan 18 at 8600 E Anderson Drive in Scottsdale featuring 2016 Senate Primary Candidate, Arizona State Fair Tax Director and Radio PersonalityAlex MeluskeyContact: Pat Shaler: Patriots@TeaPartyScottsdale.com (480) 946-8069.

LD17 will meet at 7 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Heritage Chapel, Rm 140 of the Tri-City Baptist Church, 2211 W Germann Road in Chandler.

Fountain Hills Az Tea Party. (3rd Thursday - January 18) 6:30 PM, Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center, 16000 E Palisades Blvd. (Palisades Blvd. & Golden Eagle Blvd.): This month's meeting on Thursday, January 18 will address the state legislative session with LD23 State Senator John Kavanagh, State Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, & State Rep. Jay Lawrence. They will provide a preview of upcoming issues in the state legislature. As always, there will be ample opportunity for Q&A. All interested parties are invited to join your neighbors and bring a friend to this and all of our meetings. Admission is free; donations welcome. Richard Rutkowskicontact@fhteaparty.us or www.fhteaparty.us

The Emancipation Proclamation Observance 6 is scheduled at noon, Sat., Feb 24 in East Lake Park, 16^th Street/Jefferson in Phoenix, according to Rev Clyde Bowen, chairman of the AZ American African Republican Committee Aaarc6@centurylink.net

Review The Proposed Maricopa County Republic Bylaws Amendments at /MCRC-Bylaws-Proposed-Amendments-10-03-17.pdf Precinct Committeemen will vote on them at the MCRC Jan 13 Mandatory meeting. Questions should be directed to your LD chairman.

Maricopa County Republican Committee Mandatory Precinct Committeeman Meeting proxy’s forms are available HERE

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meeting here

To Sign Candidate Petitions Here This link leads you to the Secretary of State office form

LD4 and the Estrella Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Jan 24 in the Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 Estrella Parkway, in Goodyear with US senate candidate Dr Kelly Ward. Guest are welcome. Contact: Dick Newcomer 623-398-5638.

The Jewish National Fund is hosting the Annual Arizona Breakfast for Israel, featuring Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon at 7:30 am, Fri., March 9 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 2400 E Missouri Ave., in Phoenix. No cost to attend. 7am registration. RSVP by March 2, 2018 tojnf.org/azbreakfast or 480.447.8100 x932. Event Co-Chairs- Shira and Joshua Offenhartz, and Kim and Lynton Kotzin. Sponsorships Available - Contact Leila Nouri at lnouri@jnf.org or 480.447.8100 x932.

The Paradise Republican Women's Club will meet with John Hansen, author of "The Bluesuit Chronicles", who transitioned from Vietnam Navy to police officer in July 1970. Today he volunteers in law enforcement for Search & Rescue work on horseback with Maricopa County Mounted Sheriff's Posse in Phoenix, AZ. Travel back in time as John shares his experiences in two careers wearing THE BLUE SUIT at an 11 am brunch, Sat, Jan 13 at Gainey Golf Club, 7600 E Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale. Penny Miller, a social worker the Health Care for Homeless Veterans programs for the Phoenix VA HealthCare System since 2008, will also speak. She has served as the Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) Coordinator since November 2016, where she values the opportunity to work with a diverse team to serve homeless and at-risk Veterans. Prior to the CRRC, Penny had served with the Veterans Justice Outreach Program since 2009. $28 per person. Click here to RSVP Online & Pay at the Door. Contact Ardith Hildebrant at (480) 861-7170.

Sat, Jan 13, 2018– Maricopa County Republicans Mandatory Meeting: All Precinct Committeeman encouraged to attend In-person or by Proxy at the Church for the Nations, 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix. Credentialing: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9 am. Meeting time: Starts 9 am, Ends (planned) 2:30pm. Agenda: Hear update from MCR chair and from Elected Officials, Elect 5 Members-at-Large to Executive Guidance Committee of MCR, vote on Bylaws changes, review proposed Resolutions, meet Candidates and mingle with fellow Republicans. More info; website: http://maricopagop.org/mm2018/

Fri, Jan 26, 2018 – AZGOP Chairman’s Awards Dinner recognizing Republican outstanding PCs and volunteers throughout the state. Cost: $60 for PCs (discounted price; regularly $100 for public) at the Camby Hotel (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 5:30pm Reception, 6pm Dinner/Program, 2401 East Camelback Road, Phoenix. www.2018-chairmans-dinner.eventbrite.com

Sat, Jan 27, 2018– Arizona Republican PartyMandatory Meeting. All State Committeeman encouraged to attend -In-person or by Proxy at theChurch for the Nations, 6225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

CD1 House candidate Kevin Cavanaugh and author Dinesh D’Souza have teamed up for a “Republican Revolt Against Globalism and Leftist Ideology” evening on Feb 15, 2018 at the Mesa Center for Performing Arts in Mesa. General Seating Tickets - $39. Collegle Student Tickets - $25. VIP Reception - $500. Private Dinner With Dinesh-$2,700.

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women’s Club Winter 2018 Board of Directors meeting is scheduled Feb 9 and 10 at the Radisson Suites in Tucson.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jan 9

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER FORECASTS : The Arizona Republican Assembly sponsored PC Day outdoor luncheon at the Captitol.

The Huachuca Area Republican Women will meet at 10:30 am. Jan 9 at the Pueblo Del Sol Country Club, 2770 Saint Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista, 85650. Kathy Jones, President kathyojones@cox.net

The Kingman Republican Women will meet at 12:30 pm., Tues., Jan 9 at the Dambar Steakhouse, 1960 E Andry Devine Ave in Kingman with author Larry Schweikert.

Sun Lakes Republican Club will meet with Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick at 6:30 pm, in the

Sun Lakes Country Club-Arizona Room, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248.

Jan 10

The Arrowhead Republican Women will host AZGOP Chairman Jonathan Lines at their Wed., Jan 10, 2018 luncheon Briarwood Country Club , 20800 N. 135th Ave, Sun City West. Registration begins at 10:45am, meeting starts promptly at 11:30am. Cost is $20 payable at the door. Reservations are required; via our www.arrowheadrw.weebly.com or by contacting Lezlee Alexander at 602-354-5224.

JAN 13

Sat, Jan 13, 2018– Maricopa County Republicans Mandatory Meeting: All Precinct Committeeman encouraged to attend In-person or by Proxy at the Church for the Nations, 6225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. Credentialing: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9 am. Meeting time: Starts 9 am, Ends (planned) 2:30pm. Agenda: Hear update from MCR chair and from Elected Officials, Elect 5 Members-at-Large to Executive Guidance Committee of MCR, vote on Bylaws changes, review proposed Resolutions, meet Candidates and mingle with fellow Republicans. More info; website: http://maricopagop.org/mm2018/

The Mohave County Republican Committee will conduct its’ quarterly meeting on Jan 13 in Lake Havasu City, under the directorship of Chairman Laurence Schiff.

Jan 15

LD22 Is Hosting A CD 8 Candidate Forum for Republican Precinct Committeemen and party volunteers at 6 pm., Mon., Jan 15 at the Westbrook Village Association Recreation Center, 18825 North Country Club Parkway in Peoria. LD1, 13, 15, 20, and 21 are all invited. Doors open for PC sign in at 6 pm., program begins at 6:30 pm. RSVP not required. Contact: Chairman Rae Chornenky at rlc@chornenkylaw.com

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS

Congressman Martha McSally: Seven years ago yesterday, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was meeting with her constituents when a gunman opened fire – killing six people and injuring 13 more. Today, I led the House of Representatives in a moment of silence honoring the victims of the January 8, 2011 shooting in Tucson. Click HERE or above to watch the moment of silence. Last year when I led this moment of silence, many representatives could only imagine being the target of a gunman. This year, even more members of Congress have lived that reality. Majority Whip Steve Scalise narrowly escaped with his life, thanks to the quick action of brave Capitol police. Hateful violence against elected officials is not an attack on any particular individual. It isn’t an attack on a party. It is an attack on our representative government and the ideals that underpin our democracy. But I believe our nation can chart a new course. Where there has been division, there can be unity. Where there has been hatred, there can be understanding. Where there has been vitriol, there can be civil discourse. In the aftermath of the 2011 shooting, Tucson united to support the grieving, honor the victims, and commend our first responders. Yesterday morning my hometown dedicated the January 8 Memorial in downtown Tucson. We will always remember those we lost: Christina Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, Judge John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard andCongressional staffer Gabriel "Gabe" Zimmerman

SEEING RED AZ

· Decoding-The-Deceptive-Language-Of-AZ-Republicese/

· Is-Romney-The-New-McCain?

· Is Martha McSally Getting Cold Feet,Ditching Senate Race?

· AZ GOP hosts McFlakey Swan Song Supper

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· More-Problems-With-Immigration-Than-DACA

· ‘Fire-And-Fury’-Author-Admits-Book-Could Full Of Bull Patties

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· Global Elite Taken To GITMO By US Special Forces – Full Disclosure Implications

· Watchabecallums Republicans Poised To Elect MAL Officers

· Freedom Caucus Republicans Call For Jeff Sessions To Resign

· POTUS-Dissolves-Election-Integrity-Advisory-Group-Refers Vote Fraud To DHS

· Sheriff Richard Mack Seeking Help Getting Signatures To Make Ballot In AZ CD8 Special Election

NEWS LINKS

· Religions Of America: The-Religious-States-Of-America-In-22-Maps

· Individuals-Charged-With Voter-Fraud.

· Report: Trump-To-End-Immigration-Protection-For-200,000-Salvadorans

· Bundys Have Case Dismissed With "Prejudice"

· What Does America Get For Giving Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Islamic Terrorists?

· Judge-Reinstates-Hamas-AMP-Lawsuit

· Hizb’Allah And Hamas Rank At Top Of Forbes’ “Richest Terror Groups’ List”

· Highlighting How The DOJ's Brutal Tactics Are Creating Monsters

· Oregonians Prove To Be America’s Weak Link After Collapsing Into Puddle Of Gas Pumping Fear

· Government Investigation Proves Internet Gun Sale Loophole Is A Myth

ARIZONA

· Bobcat Family Prompts Lockdown Of High School In Anthem

· A-Rundown-Of-Issues-Likely-To-Rise-In-2018-Legislative-Session

· Congressman-Paul-Gosar-Time-To-Address-Budget

· Educators-Present-Plan-To-Fund-Public-Schools-Without-Raising-Taxes

· GOP-Lawmaker-Looks-To-Add-Restrictions-To-Voter-Initiatives

· 2018-Legislative-Forecast-Finding-Money-For-Public-Schools

· Tobin Claims Media Intimidation In Arizona Water Case

· O’Halleran, Schweikert, Sinema: How Did They Do Representing You?

· Does Disgust Not Fear Drive Opposition To Potholes?

· Smoke Shops May Represent Potential “Nuisance Properties”

· Navajo Route 6 Could Be Named “Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway”

· HP Recalls Batteries For Notebook Computers, Mobile Workstations

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· President Trump Stands With Local Communities Against Government Overreach On Land Management.

· Behind The Scenes: See Photos And Remarks From The President’s Weekend With Congressional Leaders At Camp David.

· Ivanka-Trump-Is-Being-Questioned-By-Mueller-Russia-Probe-Because-She-Did-This-One-Small-Thing

· Trump Created So Many Jobs, Food Stamp Enrollment Dropped By The MILLIONS!

· Trump Reverses Another Obama-Era Immigration Policy: 200,000 Immigrants Must Return Home

· Under Trump Chain Migration Visa Approvals Fall By 70%

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Republican-Not Willing To- -Pledge-Support-For Trumps-Border-Wall-Should Not-Be Running-For Congress

· Republican-Lawmakers-Draw-A-Hard-Line-Tell-Democrats-Absolutely-No-Daca-Amnesty-In-Spending-Bill

· Dem-Donor-Tom-Steyer-Announces-$30m-Plan-To-Take-Back-Congress

· Coward: Mitch McConnell Blocks Major Gun Bill For 44-Straight Weeks Tell Congress Right Now To Go Nuclear And Fully Pass The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, Or Else Be Removed From Office!

TREY GOWDY

· Trey Gowdy SOUNDS OFF on Corrupt Democrats Using Trump-Russia Probe to Further Political Careers (Video)

FBI, ICE, CIA/DOJ

· James-Comey-Could Loose Bar-Association Membership

· DOJ Rescinds 25 Obsolete Guidance Documents, Including Several ATF Docs

WAR ON WOMEN

· 8-Ways-Women-Are-Fighting- Irans-Ayatollahs

INTERNATIONAL

· Pakistan Aid Cutoff Is Wise And Long Overdue

· Pakistan To US: We Are No Longer Allies Pakistan's Move Came After The US Suspended Military Aid

· Muslim-Woman-Picks-Wrong-Hair Salon Owner Doesn’t Buckle To Her Demands

· DORMANT Papua New Guinea's Mount Tavurvur Volcano Erupts For First Time

· Iranian Resistance Urges UN To Recognize “Legitimate Right Of People Of Iran To Overthrow Ruling Religious Fascism”

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Maricopa County Republican Committee Mandatory Precinct Committeeman Meeting proxy’s forms are available HERE for the Jan 13 Mandatory meeting.

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meeting here

To Sign Candidate Petitions Here This link leads you to the Secretary of State office form

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words

Marianne Ferrari LD20 PC and State Committeeman– Open Letter to Supt of Public Instruction candidate Frank Riggs: I realize you are engaged in a competitive race for election. So, I don’t fault you for being miffed, after a less-than-perfect experience at a tea party meeting where you were invited to speak. Under the pressure of a campaign, it’s easy--and only human--to forget, at times, that it’s not all about you. However, I must point out to you that publicly calling out Francine Romesburg and her Grassroots Tea Party is a bit over the top, 1-9-18-Briefs. when anyone who knows Francine would also know, without a doubt, that no slight was intended. The Grassroots TP is one of the last tea parties still operating and has a darn good track record for attendance, despite the fact we are now well into the “post-tea party” era. Francine Romesburg keeps the group going because, as a patriot, it is important to her to do so. If she invites you to speak at her meeting, you can bet the invitation is sincere. As active conservatives all know, attendance at any tea party meeting can be spotty, these days. It has nothing to do with who’s speaking. Frank, with all due respect to your justifiable disappointment, you owe Francine Romesburg an apology.

Francine Romesburg Rebuttal To Frank Riggs: Sorry to read Frank Riggs version of 9/20/17 speaking engagement. Frank spoke at our Tea Party once before when he ran for Governor. Our flyer/website says 6-8:30 pm for quite some time without incidence. I ensure I reference doors open 6, meeting 6:30, speaker around 7.Frank showed up around 6? I was setting up and saying ‘hi’ to people as they came in. Said ‘hi’ to Frank. Believe he asked what time we started - I said around 6:30. I never told Frank we start at 6 pm.My husband greeted and spoke with Frank as I was talking to another individual who asked to meet Frank Riggs. I turned to introduce him to her, he was already introducing himself and speaking to her. At some point, I noticed Frank on his cell phone. Not thinking much of it started the meeting– invocation/pledge. We don’t always start exactly at 6:30. I generally wait a little for late comers. We enjoy and learn at the same time. Was ready to introduce the speaker when I didn’t see him - anywhere. I asked others if they saw Frank. Was told they saw him on his cell; saw him walk outside, others thought they saw him leave. We looked for him, couldn’t find him – thought he was called out in an emergency. I looked for a phone # for Frank. Received text msg from Frank- msg said no one acknowledged him when he came in; thought we started at 6, left to go where he felt his time would be more productive. Kim Fisher came sometime after 7 to hear Frank speak. We told her he left. We talked with Kim and invited her to speak.At no time was I ‘intentionally’ rude to Frank. That’s not who I am. We’ve always been congratulated on our Tea Party, how we conduct them, treat the speakers, the people attending. People who know me know I would never treat anyone rude especially a speaker. Email to Frank afterwards said, “I would assume you would have read flyer and email and website for the info. It says right on the flyer – doors open at 6; meeting at 6:30. So if you misinterpreted the time, I’m sorry. Have a great week Frank. Wish you well in your endeavors.”We even paid for Frank’s coffee he ordered and left without paying for .

Activist John Powelson: I know Monica Yelin; she is an American Citizen and proud of it. She has been an outspoken supporter of President Trump and his candidacy from the very early days of his campaign. I am happy to say that I believe she would be an excellent At Large Representative of the Republican Party to encourage Hispanics and everyone else to participate in the process of Making America Great Again. See Watchabecallums Republicans Poised To Elect MAL Officers

Archie Dicksion: As most of you know I have submitted a Resolution limiting the use of proxies at Arizona Republican Party meetings. What you may not know is that there were three other resolutions on the same subject matter submitted. All of them were denied by the Resolutions Committee at the meeting last Saturday. There was no explanation as to why they were rejected. Today, I sent the following communication to Chairman Barry Wong seeking to clarify why the resolution was rejected and that it will be before the committee as a whole on January 27th. There is little doubt in my mind that the resolutions will not be scheduled for a hearing at the meeting. In my humble opinion, there are too many people on the committee that reach their position by the use of unlimited proxy voting.

To LD24 Chairman Barry Wong,chairman of both the MCR and AZGOP Resolution Committees for their January Mandatory meetings. I just want to be clear on your email to me declaring that my proposed resolution was rejected. That email included the following; Proxy Limits; Archie Dicksion; FAILED - NO MOTION OFFERED. Could you please explain what you mean by FAILED - NO MOTION OFFERED. That is not a provision set forth in our Bylaws and therefore has not meaning to me. As a person who submitted a proposed resolution, I was not invited to this meeting to make any motion in support of my resolution. It is also not clear from your email whether all of the proposed resolutions including mine that was rejected by the committee will be on the agenda to be voted upon by the committee at large. As I have pointed out to you before, the last sentence of Article III, Section H, Paragraph 2 provides as follows: "All resolutions submitted to the committee shall be sent with the committee’s recommendations and vote count to each state committeeman with the notice of call of the meeting”. This clearly indicates that the Resolution submitted is to be voted upon by the committee as a whole and the determination of the Resolutions Committee is merely advisory. There were four (4) resolutions submitted for the reduction of proxies an individual can carry to any meeting. There is no explanation of why they were all or any one of them was rejected by the committee. It would seem to me that the committee as a whole is entitled to an explanation of why the committee voted to reject these resolutions. You know as well as do the majority of State Committeemen and Precinct Committeemen that there is a gross misuse of proxies in voting. Of the eleven (11) western states, the Arizona Republican Party is the only one to allow for unlimited carriage of proxies to meetings. Your assistance in providing an explanation for the rejection of these resolutions will be greatly appreciated.

Bruce M Piepho Cochise State Committeeman/PC: Who does the State Republican party belong to? The State committeemen/women? or The Precinct Committeemen/women? or the AZGOP elected officers? Or Senator John McCain? NONE of the above! The state party is our Republican registered neighbor voters. We represent them and serve them. The Arizona State Republican Party commonly referred to as AZGOP is unduly influenced by Arizona senators and the elite establishment to the point of being under their control. AZGOP officers are not representing the State Committeemen/women. And the State Committeemen/women are not representing the Precinct Committeemen/women. SO who is representing our republican registered voters? - NO ONE! The truth is the fractured AZGOP has been broken for many, many years. I have been an AZ resident since November 2010. Research has uncovered corruption, unresolved contested elections, unprecedented censorship of a senator leading to purging Tea Party and conservative PCs – the list goes on and on. When does it stop? Some say the recall Lines effort split the AZGOP. Truth is the party has been filled with dissension for many years. The biggest problem based on the biggest lie is McCain. McCain is not a hero. McCain all by himself nearly sank a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. He did a dumb punk attention getting trick by doing a “wet start” up of his jet. This stunt and aftermath caused the death of 134 sailors. The excessive McCain influence dates back well before I moved to Arizona in 2010. Former Arizona Republican Party Chairman Randy Pullen displayed a McCain banner at the Republican national Convention in St. Paul, MN, Sept 1, 2008. The McCain interference continued after Tom Morrissey was elected AZGOP Chairman. The McCain operatives asked Tom to fire the entire AZGOP staff so they could replace them with supportive to McCain people. Tom said NO! The McCain influence must end. AZGOP Chairman Jonathan Lines hired a McCain PAC director Matthew Kenney, and a McCain lawyer. John-McCain-is-no-hero/arizona-republican: take-guns-away-blacks-they-are-main-killers The worst of 2017 and 2018 is the fiasco process to change the AZGOP bylaws.

Clair Van Steenwyk: The Sun City West Republican Club wishes to express our thanks to the Supt. of Public Instruction candidates who took part in the Jan. 6th Candidate Forum and to let them know that our members feedback was very positive. Thank you toBob "Dr. Bob" Branch, Supt. Diane Douglas, Jonathan Gelbert, Tracy Livingston, and Frank Riggs. They're all looking forward to the candidates running for other offices.

Diane Andersen: Leisure World Republican Club: God bless you for all you do and for being so kind to the members of our club. Just a note, Jim O’ Conner is PAST president of AZRA. It would be great to see you at one of our annual meetings!

Arizona Town Crier Jim Ehl: For months there have been critical remarks from many about the AZ GOP bylaws update actions. In all that time, there hasn’t been any justification or rationale’ from the state chairman, nor his non-elected side kick; or any justification for this violation of the AZ GOP bylaws. The same applies to the debt the AZ GOP incurred; nor how it was paid! In this week’s MCRC Briefs there were more negative reader comments about how the bylaws thing is being handled. If one doesn’t receive the MCRC Briefs just say so and there will be a copy sent to you.

Heavy is the hand that holds the gavel! Basically, the AZ GOP bylaws gives the state chair all the authority to do just about whatever he/she wants, with no repercussions for violating the bylaws. Has any state chair ever wanted to change that??? All the while the State Committee (and PCs) and their chairs wallow in their own apathy. Let the power of the gavel be known. The current bylaws state: “B. Method of Amending Bylaws An amendment to these bylaws may be proposed at any meeting called in accordance with these bylaws. A copy of the proposed amendment together with a statement explaining the purpose to be achieved and the reasons in support thereof shall be mailed to each member by the secretary with the notice of call for that meeting. A two-thirds vote of the members present in person or by proxy shall be necessary to pass any motion to amend. “ And this is in the AZGOP bylaws: “3. Mandatory Meeting Unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, the order of business for mandatory meetings shall be:...” Be aware that the chair may try to preclude any thing he doesn’t like in the ‘Order of business!’

Ode to some of the Arizona County Chairmen (Paraphrased from German Lutheran Pastor Martin Niemöller) Who has the ‘;backbone’; to organize the county chairs to represent WE THE PEOPLE??

‘First they came for the ~~Socialists~~, PCs and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a ~~Socialist.~~ Precinct Committeeman.

Then they came for the ~~Trade Unionists~~, SCs and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a ~~Trade Unionist.~~ State Committeeman.

Then they came for the ~~Jew~~s, conservatives and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a ~~Jew.~~ conservative.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Russell Sias, County Chair, La Paz County- We Are Being Duped #10: I cannot resist. Recently, I posted, an existing bylaw reference, EXACTLY as it was written as of last July, when I copied them from the state web site. Please notice the misspelling. Remember a few weeks ago, when they disappeared from the web site? When I mentioned this disappearance in these Briefs, an excuse followed that it was an inadvertent mistake, and I was chastised for not contacting somebody (instead of embarrassing them) about the missing bylaws. Shortly thereafter, they were put back up on the state web site. Remember? Well, on the now newly posted copy of our bylaws on the state web site, the spelling error has been corrected! Ask yourself, how did that happen? Now, I am not a parliamentarian, but I do know that even such minor things as spelling error corrections MUST BE approved by a 2/3 vote of the body. This is no big deal. It’s done routinely. But, the change begs two questions: What else changed? It is becoming more and more apparent, even to the simple things such as this example demonstrates, that the cabal simply ignores Robert’s Rules of Order, as well as our bylaws. They do so routinely, with impunity, and have been doing so for so long that they don’t even recognize or understand they are violating the trust we have placed in them. Are we going to restore “membership” control of our party, or let the cabal run OUR PARTY as they darn well please?

Brian Reilly, Former LD22PC: Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has announced that he is running to represent the state of Arizona in the U.S. Senate. According to a January 9, 2018, report by AZCentral, Arpaio is quoted as saying “…I am fed up with career politicians and their talking points, saying one thing and doing another.” (1.) His remark brings to mind the August 1, 2017, Los Angeles Timesarticle that recounts Joe Arpaio’s promise to serve only one term, if elected Maricopa County Sheriff in 1992. (2.) Arpaio went on to seek reelection an additional 5 times, serving 6 terms. Arpaio’s career as sheriff lasted 24 years. Apparently, some politicians will say anything to get elected and some have a short memory. In 2016, Arpaio was soundly defeated in his bid for a 7^th term as sheriff by the voters of Maricopa County. Now he’s expecting that the voters of Arizona will have forgotten about his criminal conviction as a result of his defiance of a federal court order, (3.) give him a pass and embrace his campaign for the U.S. Senate. To quote Joe Arpaio, “I am fed up with career politicians and their talking points, saying one thing and doing another.” At 85 years of age, and with all the baggage that he carries as “America’s Most Expensive Former Sheriff” I believe that a better candidate must be found in the Republican Party to represent the state of Arizona in the United States Senate. Arpaio is not the one for the job. (1.) former-sheriff-joe-arpaio-says-he-running-senate-arizona (2.) la-na-arpaio-timeline (3.) Arpaio-Criminal-Contempt-Verdict

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMINGEVENTS

The Maricopa County Recorder's Office will hold a public meeting between 5-7 pm., Thurs evening to gather input on the polling place plan for the upcoming CD 8 Special Election. The open house meeting is in the Surprise City Hall Overflow Room (16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374).The map, crafted with the input from the Board of Supervisors, will go to the Board for approval on Wed, Jan. 17. Election Departments staff will be on hand to answer questions and collect feedback. The map of polling place locations will also be made available online on Thursday morning with a form to submit comments until 11:59 p.m. on Mon, Jan. 15. Contact: Karen Loschiavo 602-506-2825

kloschiavo@risc.maricopa.govwww.maricopa.vote

The Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) is raffling off a Kel Tec SUB-2000 rifle chambered in 9mm. Features include an adjustable folding stock. This model accepts Glock Model 17/19 magazines. Tickets are $10 each. A drawing will be scheduled after 300 tickets have been sold. click here for a link to the raffle website. New to AzCDL's online raffles? A link to the raffle website along with instructions on how to buy tickets can be found on AzCDL's Raffle page. (AzCDL), an all-volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization.

US Senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward will address the Tucson Saddlebrooke Republican Club at 4 pm., Wed., Jan 10 in the East Ballroom of the Mountain View Country Club, 38735 South Mountain View Blvd.

Palo Verde Republican Women’s Club will hold its next luncheon at 11:30 am., Wed, Jan 17 at Grayhawk Golf Club, Fairway House, 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale. Check in at 11 am. Nationally known comedian, Eric Golub will be entertaining the group. Reservations required by midnight, Thurs, Jan 11 at pvrwlunch111@yahoo.com Check, cash or credit card at the door.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas will host a Statewide Broadband Sign-Up Day between 9 am-4 pm., Thurs., Jan 11 at the Family Resource Center in the Flagstaff Unified School District, 4000 N. Cummings St, Flagstaff.

The Fountain Hills Republican Club will host a “Meet the Candidates” event between 9-11 am., Sat., March 11 in the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montanain Fountain Hills. Complimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks will be served. A limited number of candidate tables will be available at $25 each. Expanded opportunities for candidates to speak will begin with the April meeting and continue through the August Primary election. RSVP the March 17 event, to reserve a table (first come, first served), or to schedule an appearance at another meeting, candidates should contact 1^st Vice-President/Program Chair Leona Johnston,ljohnstonfh@outlook.com; 480-837-6068; 480-215-6635. Visit www.fountainhillsrepublicanclub.org for further information.

The Arizona Corporation Commission Workshop on Code of Ethics is scheduled at 10 am., Thur., Feb 8 inHearing Room One, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W Washington St, First Floor in Phoenix. For a live broadcast feed or archived videos: http://www.azcc.gov/livebroadcast.

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JAN 10

JAN 11

CD8 Special Election Informational Meeting between 5-7 pm., Thur. Jan 11 in the Surprise City Hall, Council Overflow Room (16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374) RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-meeting-on-polling-places-cd8-special-election-tickets-41967118782

JAN 13

Sat, Jan 13, 2018– Maricopa County Republicans Mandatory Meeting: All Precinct Committeeman encouraged to attend In-person or by Proxy at the Church for the Nations, 6225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. Credentialing: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9 am. Meeting time: Starts 9 am, Ends (planned) 2:30pm. Agenda: Hear update from MCR chair and from Elected Officials, Elect 5 Members-at-Large to Executive Guidance Committee of MCR, vote on Bylaws changes, review proposed Resolutions, meet Candidates and mingle with fellow Republicans. More info; website: http://maricopagop.org/mm2018/

TheParadise Republican Women's Club will meet with John Hansen, author of "The Bluesuit Chronicles", who transitioned from Vietnam Navy to police officer in July 1970. Today he volunteers in law enforcement for Search & Rescue work on horseback with Maricopa County Mounted Sheriff's Posse in Phoenix, AZ. Travel back in time as John shares his experiences in two careers wearing THE BLUE SUIT at an 11 am brunch, Sat, Jan 13 at Gainey Golf Club, 7600 E Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale. Penny Miller, a social worker the Health Care for Homeless Veterans programs for the Phoenix VA HealthCare System since 2008, will also speak. She has served as the Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) Coordinator since November 2016, where she values the opportunity to work with a diverse team to serve homeless and at-risk Veterans. Prior to the CRRC, Penny had served with the Veterans Justice Outreach Program since 2009. $28 per person. Click here to RSVP Online & Pay at the Door. Contact Ardith Hildebrant at (480) 861-7170.

The Mohave County Republican Committee will conduct its’ quarterly meeting on Jan 13 in Lake Havasu City, under the directorship of Chairman Laurence Schiff.

JAN 15

The Leisure World Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Mon., Jan 15 in the Ballroom at 908 S. Power Road in Mesa. Speakers will be former AZRA President Jim O’Conner, a candidate for Corporation Commission; Tim Horn who will address the National Popular Vote and Joe & Jinny Perron with the East Valley Pro Life Alliance. Free refreshments and a 50/50 drawing. Diane Andersen, azpatriot13@yahoo.com, 480 395-5515.

JAN 16

Pima County Tea Party Patriots are hosting US Senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward, between 5:30-7:30 pm., Tues., Jan 16 at the ElMolinito Restaurant private meeting room, 10180 N Oracle Road in Oro Valley. Ward is running for former Sen Jeff Flake’s senate seat. Open menu, cash bar. TO RSVP CLICK HERE

JAN 17

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

State Senator and Senate President Pro-Tempore Debbie Lesko resigned from the state Senate yesterday, paving the way for her to concentrate full time on her run for the open Congressional District 8 seat vacated by Trent Franks. Lesko, who served nine years in the Legislature, said she was honored to represent residents of the Northwest Valley. "It has been an absolute honor and privilege to work for the people of Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, El Mirage, Youngtown and the Sun City communities over the last 9 years", Lesko said. "It will be my honor to continue that hard work in Congress if I am elected in the special election." Lesko is one of the leading contenders running to replace Franks, who resigned in 2017. Two surveys of CD8 voters by independent pollsters show her to be a top contender. Lesko attended Monday's opening ceremonies for the 2018 legislative session where she listened to Gov. Doug Ducey’s State of the State Address. In her time at the Legislature, Lesko gained a reputation for taking on big, important issues that others would not take on and for getting them done. Lesko sponsored historic pension reform legislation that saves taxpayers hundreds of millions, tackled tax reform that reduced taxes and regulations, and helped author balanced state budgets as Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations committee. In addition to taking on the big issues, Lesko sponsored legislation that directly helped her constituents. Lesko changed state law to eliminate photo radar cameras on state highways including the one on Grand Avenue in El Mirage, sponsored legislation to ensure that golf cart owners in the Sun Cities can safely use their carts on the roadway without being ticketed, sponsored legislation that gives patients a way to settle surprise medical bills and testified against unfair utility rate increases.

Dr. Kelli Ward’s campaign chair Ed Rollins on the announcement by Sheriff Joe Arpaio to enter the race for U.S. Senate in Arizona: "Dr. Ward has great respect for Sheriff Joe Arpaio and welcomes him to the race," said Rollins. "His candidacy shows that conservatives in Arizona are fed up with the status quo and know that we need senators who support President Trump and the America First agenda. If Martha McSally jumps into the race, she will be just another version of Jeff Flake. She's weak on immigration, supports amnesty, and opposes the border wall. She refused to support Donald Trump as a candidate, and she has been critical of him as president as well as his White House team. Let's be clear, Jeff Flake chose not to run because of the success of Dr. Ward's campaign and her broad support across Arizona. Her candidacy is built on a strong set of principles and issues, and we feel very confident in our position in the race."

SEEING RED AZ

· Trump-To-Larry-King: ‘Oprah-Will-Always-Be-My-First-Vp-Choice’/Mike Pence Must Have Been The Runner Up

· Dumping-Flake-Nov-6-2018-A-Much-Anticipated-Day/

· Is-Romney-The-New-McCain?

· Is Martha McSally Getting Cold Feet, Ditching Senate Race?

· AZ GOP hosts McFlakey Swan Song Supper

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Thank-Law-Enforcement.

· CBP Field Operations At Laredo Field Office Ports Of Entry Seizes $12.1 Million In Narcotics, Arrests 80+ Fugitives While Facilitating Christmas Holiday Traffic

· Border Patrol Canine Finds Heroin At Immigration Checkpoint

· Border Patrol Discovers Meth Strapped To Girl’s Torso

· Philadelphia CBP Bags Largest Cocaine Load In 10 Years

· More-Problems-With-Immigration-Than-DACA

· ‘Fire-And-Fury’-Author-Admits-Book-Could Full Of Bull Patties

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· Intro To Domestic Terrorist Organizations

· Statewide LGBTQ?

· Texas County Accused Of Concealing Records Of Noncitizens Registered To Vote

· Records Show Discrimination Monitor Gets Millions To Create “Harsh” Climate For Cops, Many Leave

· Freedom Caucus Republicans Call For Jeff Sessions To Resign

· Global Elite Taken To GITMO By US Special Forces – Full Disclosure Implications

· Watchabecallums Republicans Poised To Elect MAL Officers

NEWS LINKS

· House-Intelligence-Has Received All Docs On Trump-Dossier From DOJ, FBI /

· Bundy Attorney: I Will Never Practice Law In Oregon Federal Court Again

· Federal Investigators Couldn't Illegally Buy Guns Through Legitimate Websites Despite 72 Attempts

· Another Doctor In A Long List Found Dead - Autopsy Being Performed

· Steve-Bannon-Steps-Down-As-Executive-Chairman-Breitbart-News.

· At-Least-3-Missing-After-Mudslides-Reported-In-Southern-California.Html

· University Of California Defends Student Detained By Immigration And Customs

· Judge-Rules-Against-Trump-Administration-On-Rescinding-Daca

· Scalise To Undergo Planned Surgery Related To Baseball Shooting

ARIZONA

· Joe Arpaio Running For Senate In Arizona

· McSally-To-Announce-Senate-Run.

· Watch-Trump-Flake-Publicly Agree That DAACA Fix And Border Security Comes Before Efforts At Comprehensive Immigration Reform; McSally, Flake Both In Meeting

· Joe-Arpaio-Running-For-Senate-In-Arizona

· Jeff-Flake-Admits-GOP-Establishment-Working-Against-Trumps-Popular-Immigration-Agenda-In-DACA-Meetings

· Illegal Aliens Beware: Joe Arpaio Makes Huge Announcement

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Trump-Stands For Anthem At National-Anthem-College-Championship

JUDGE JEANINE

· Pirro: Comey-Made-Sure-Mueller-Was-Appointed-Protect-Hillary-Clinton, Hurt-Trump

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Secretary of State Announces Official CD8 Candidates: Special election Feb 27, 2018 to elect Congressman Trent Franks replacement.Deadline to file candidate petition challenges January 18, 2018 at 5p.m. Deadline to file as a write-in candidate for Special Primary Election January 18, 2018 at 5 p.m. Voter Registration Deadline: January 29, 2018 @ 11:59 p.m. Early Voting: January 31, 2018, Official candidates:

· Chad Allen (Rep)

· Kevin Cavanaugh (Rep)

· Brenden Dilley (Rep)

· Stephen Dolgos (Rep)

· Debbie Lesko (Rep)

· Dave Lien (Rep)

· Phil Lovas (Rep)

· Richard Mack (Rep)

· Steve Montenegro (Rep)

· Bob Stump (Rep)

· Christopher Sylvester (Rep)

· Clair Van Steenwyk (Rep)

· Mark Yates (Rep)

· Brianna Westbrook (Dem)

· Gene Scharer (Dem)

· Hiral Tipirneni (Dem)

Bookmark www.Arizona.Vote/CongressionalDistrict8 to keep up with the race.

Review The Proposed Maricopa County Republic Bylaws Amendments at /MCRC-Bylaws-Proposed-Amendments-10-03-17.pdf

Maricopa County Republican Committee Mandatory Precinct Committeeman Jan 13 Call Letter/Proxy: http://maricopagop.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-Call-Letter.pdf

ATTN PCs:Confusion has been reported due to an error on the proxy sent out with the original Maricopa County Republicans call letter for the Jan 13 mandatory meeting. The original proxy failed to mention that a proxy carrier must be from the same voting precinct as the person for whom the proxy is carried. It also referred to MRC as the Maricopa County GOP. An updated/revised Jan 13 proxy form can be found at http://maricopagop.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-Call-Letter.pdf

LD17 Chairman Bert Moll has confirmed the MCR credentials panel will accept the LD17 proxy form sent out with recent LD17 emails. The LD17 proxy is not valid for other LDs.

Influenza Update: Reported Cases Continue to Rise Statewide - ADHS Urges Everyone to Take Precautions to Prevent the Spread As Kids Return to School: The Arizona Department of Health Services data yesterday that shows influenza activity continues to rise statewide. There have been 11,515 cases of influenza reported this season, with 2,455 reported between December 31, 2017 and January 6, 2018. Compared to the 2016-2017 flu season, there were 1,109 total cases and 275 weekly cases reported for the same time period last year. “As kids return to school from winter break, we expect influenza cases to significantly increase,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the AZDHS . “Parents should make sure their kids are vaccinated and keep them home from school if they have flu-like illness or symptoms. Due to the severity of this year’s influenza season, it is critical that everyone is taking precautions to prevent the spread, including getting vaccinated right away, staying home when you’re sick, washing your hands frequently, covering your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, and avoiding touching your face.” Arizona hospitals statewide continue to experience long emergency room wait times due to the increased number of sick Arizonans. ADHS is advising ill people to only seek emergency medical care if they are at high risk for serious complications or are experiencing severe symptoms. People with mild symptoms or at lower risk from complications from influenza should stay home and rest or call their healthcare provider. “If you’re at high risk or have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, confusion, persistent vomiting, cannot drink fluids, or have flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever or worse cough, seek emergency medical care immediately,” Dr. Christ said. People at high risk of serious complications from influenza are:

Children younger than 5 years old
Adults aged 65 and older
People with chronic disease, especially heart and lung disease
People with immunosuppression, including that caused by medications or by HIV infection
Women who are pregnant or postpartum (within 2 weeks after delivery)
People younger than 19 years who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy
American Indians/Alaska Natives
People with extreme obesity
Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities.

For weekly reports go to azhealth.gov/flu. Or For vaccination contact the ADHS Immunization Program Office at (602) 364-3630 or your County Health Department

Yesterday afternoon, House Homeland Security Border, and Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairwoman Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), and House Judiciary Committee Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho, held a hold a press conference to unveil the Securing America’s Future Act. This bill secures the border, makes important reforms to our legal immigration programs, bolsters enforcement of existing law to bring illegal immigration fully under control, and provides a legislative solution for the current beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Watch LIVE on Congresswoman McSally’s Facebook Page

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words

Activist Christy Charles response to Frank Riggs: I arrived at 6:30pm for the Sept 2017 Tea Party meeting. Supt of Public Instruction candidate Frank Riggs was talking to Francine Romesburg and there were at least 8 people at meeting when I got there. He was not friendly. I came specifically to hear him. I was not impressed as he got a phone call at or about 6:45. The meeting started shortly and others were coming in and I was wondering as to when he would come back in, he was outside on his phone. I looked out about 7:10pm and he was gone. I thought this is crazy! Editor’s Note: Charles is the host of Are You Listening on Holy Spirit Broadcasting.

Archie Dicksion: Just to keep you up to date on the status of the Resolution that I submitted for the limitation of proxies. As you will recall from prior notices, I requested from Chairman Barry Wong that he provide me with all rules required for the submission of a resolution for consideration by the committee and submission to all the state committeemen at that Mandatory Meeting. I specifically inquired as to whether there were in rules or requirement other than those set forth in the Bylaws. I was advised by Mr. Wong that I only had to comply with the requirements as set forth in the Bylaws. Since you have been provided with a copy of the resolution, you can do a word count and determine that it complies with the Bylaws. At the committee meeting to consider all of the resolutions presented which I believe were 22 in number, Chairman Wong instituted a new rule not included in the Bylaws. That rule was the before the committee would consider a proposed resolution, it first had to be presented to the resolutions committee as a whole on a MOTION by one of the members of the rules committee.

Mr. Wong now advises that if I want the Resolution considered at the Mandatory Meeting, I must introduce it from the floor. That, by the Bylaws, requires that I obtain the signature of 20% of the State Committeemen present in person at that meeting. The question now is does the Party have form they require to be used to gather those signatures? Hence the following:

Mr. Wong: Can you provide me with a copy of the form to use to obtain signatures of state committeemen to have my resolution considered at the Mandatory Meeting. I understand that the State has a form for that purpose?

Will Chairman Wong respond with all of the necessary rules and forms? Will there be new rules put in place at the Mandatory Meeting to again prevent the consideration of this proposed resolution?

Nancy Plencner: Gulp.....Oprah for President? Only among the fawning, screaming Hollywood crowd can you don a pair of large eye glasses and be considered a smart, serious candidate for President of the United States. Really Oprah the glasses seemed out of place with the black evening gown and if you recall, adding eyeglasses didn't work all that well for Governor Rick Perry's failed run for President! Get a grip Oprah, and try to consider that the 2020 election is not about playing a President, it’s about electing the best American possible to sit in the Oval office. I believe we already have a Great President, who will continue to serve America and the American people through a second term. Nancy Plencner, Fountain Hills .

LD22 PC Ron Gosselin: In Debbie Lesko's article, 1-10-18-briefs she mentioned that she changed state laws to eliminate photo radar cameras on state highways including the one on Grand Ave. She might have done so on Grand Ave but these cameras were moved to Thompson Ranch Rd in El Mirage which is now a radar trap with heavy fines. She voted on SB 2184 amended by Kelli Ward, voted on SB 1469 stripping the authority of the Supt. of Public Instruction both Bills violated the Arizona Constitution, violated her Oath with all the Republicans Senators which also violated their Oath. I can not see where she could be trusted in Washington. That is as I see it.

LD20 State Committeeman Wes Harris to former Congressman Trent Franks: Thank you for the explanation surrounding your resignation from Congress. While I appreciate your reasons, I think that the rapidity of your leaving has done a great disservice to the constituents of CD 8 and our Great State as a more restrained and orderly withdrawal would have been , in my opinion, a better approach since your hasty withdrawal has left CD8 and our State with one less voice in the People Business and our State Republican Party forced into a panic mode to find your replacement. That being said, your endorsement of Former State Senator Montenegro , while a historically fine conservative, ignores his support of the National Popular Vote in 2016...a vote that you will admit if that bill had passed the Senate would have removed the last vestige of our State's sovereignty. For your information joining Senator Montenegrowere the following 'staunch' conservatives: Reps Ackerley, Allen J., Borrelli, Boyer, Campbell, Cobb, Coleman, Finchem, Gowan, Gray, Kern, Leach, Livingston, Mesnard (the current Speaker), Pratt, Robson, Shope, Stevens, & Thorpe. This vote made Arizona unique as being the only Republican Legislator to introduce this travesty from the Left. The other states, 10 in all, voted Democrat in the last 6 presidential elections.I am the first to acknowledge that we all make mistakes but I personally find this MISTAKE one of the most serious and indicating a complete lack of understanding the U. S. Constitution which all of these gentleman swore to uphold. There should be no "Mulligans" on votes of this severity as if successful could never have be undone, evidence the 17th Amendment. Also, to my knowledge, none have come forward to offer an explanation nor an apology for departing from our Sovereignty. We, as a nation, abandoned 1/2 (or more) of our respective State's Sovereignty with the passage of the 17th Amendment...a move that every State's Legislature is still smarting from. Why would this House Legislative body ever think of further expanding on the abandonment of the 10th Amendment? All the best in your retirement.

Former Congressman Trent Franks to Wes Harris: First, may I thank you from the core of my heart for all of the kind, loyal and sacrificial support you have given me over the years. I am at a loss to find the words to express the gratitude I truly feel. I have been especially touched by the warm words, thoughts, and prayers so many of you have relayed to Josie, Joshi, Gracie and me in recent days. You must know that the developments of the last few weeks have been deeply painful. Without belaboring the issue, I do hope you will avail yourselves of my previously published statements on the subject. I want to sincerely assure you those statements represented the absolute truth. Notwithstanding, I remain convinced my decision to leave Congress -- which was based on many important considerations including personal responsibility, the present media environment, family health concerns and the noble causes I believe in – was the right decision. My time in Congress serving you, America, her national security and Constitutional foundations, and the cause of human freedom and dignity is and will remain one of God’s very greatest gifts to me in this life. The fight to save our families and our country, and to restore our Constitutional Liberty has not ended, and we must not let the swamp or the media pick our next Member of Congress. When I made my decision to return home, I called State Senator Steve Montenegro and encouraged him to run. I’ve known Steve more than a decade, and he is both, one of the finest human beings, and one of the most committed American Statesmen, I have ever known. In years past he has worked in my district office here in Arizona. Many of you have grown to know him and have worked with him on issues that were important to the district or to you personally. He has also spent the last 9 years in the Arizona Legislature where he has built an absolutely stellar record on border security, the 2nd Amendment, Life and Family issues, Constitutional issues, cutting taxes, spending and regulations, and so much more. The Special Election is going to be on February 27th. Ballots will go out January 31st. That means we have 7 weeks for an entire campaign to occur and people will be voting in only 3 weeks. 1 – Click HERE to donate to Steve’s campaign. 2 –click HERE to volunteer for his campaign.
In less than seven weeks our district will elect a new Member of Congress to represent us who could well serve for a very long time. President Trump, the House Freedom Caucus, indeed the entire Republican House Majority, all need Steve Montenegro’s guts, backbone, and principles by their side, and they all need it ASAP.

Phil Francis - Retired Chairman & CEO of PetSmart; I am a strong supporter of Governor Doug Ducey, his commitment to conservative Republican principals, and his willingness to champion the education funding priorities we share such as teacher pay, high quality full day kindergarten, and closing Arizona's achievement gap. Research shows and experts agree that the best investment we can make to position Arizona's students for reading success is expanding high quality Full Day Kindergarten. I'm pleased that for the second year in a row, our Governor, included Full Day Kindergarten on his list of targeted investments for Arizona's education future. I look forward to working with Governor Ducey and our state legislature to make voluntary Full Day Kindergarten an option for every family in Arizona in the future. Thank you, Governor Ducey!

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Congressman Martha McSally will make special announcements at

· 9 am., Fri., Jan 12 at the Tucson Jet Center - Bert Lopez Hangar, 6720 South Plumer Ave. in Tucson,

· 11:20 am in the Swift Aviation Hangar, 2710 E Old Tower Road, in Phoenix and

· Phoenix, AZ 85034

· 1:45 pm on the Yavapai County Courthouse Steps, 120 S Cortez St in Prescott.

Prescott, AZ 86303

Congressman Paul Gosar’s staff will hold office hours in The Wickenburg Library Conference Room, 164 E Apache St in Wickenburg between 10 am and noon, Jan 26. For more information call (480) 882-2697.

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will meet at 8 am, Fri., Jan 12 in GF Department headquarters, Quail Room, 5000 W. Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, 85086. The meeting can be attended in person or viewed live at azgameandfish. The meeting also can be viewed at any of the department’s regional offices statewide.

A Meet the Game/Fish Commission meeting will be open to the public at 3 pm., Sat., Jan 13 at the Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Courtroom, 11111 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, followed by the annual awards banquet.

Outgoing Pima County Republican Women’s Chairman Mary Preble opens a set of tea cups she received at the Silver Tea Anniversary. Club photographer– David Blevins.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JAN 11

JAN 13

Sat, Jan 13, 2018– Maricopa County Republicans Mandatory Meeting: All Precinct Committeeman encouraged to attend In-person or by Proxy at the Church for the Nations, 6225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. Credentialing: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9 am. Meeting time: Starts 9 am, Ends (planned) 2:30pm. Agenda: Hear update from MCR chair and from Elected Officials, Elect 5 Members-at-Large to Executive Guidance Committee of MCR, vote on Bylaws changes, review proposed Resolutions, meet Candidates and mingle with fellow Republicans. More info; website: http://maricopagop.org/mm2018/

The Mohave County Republican Committee will conduct its’ quarterly meeting on Jan 13 in Lake Havasu City, under the directorship of Chairman Laurence Schiff.

JAN 15

JAN 16

JAN 17

JAN 18

The Colorado River Tea Party – Yuma will host author Tom Morrissey at 6 pm., Thurs., Jan 18 at the Community Christian Church, 6480 E Hwy 95. Chairman Sally Kizer 928-210-1219.

Due to Mandatory GOP meetings, LD24 will not hold its regularly scheduled Jan 18 meeting. LD13 will meet again on Thur., Feb 15 at AZGOP HQ, 3501 N 24^th St in Phoenix., according to Chairman Barry Wong. LD24 will have at least one table reserved for the Jan 26 AZGOP Chairman’s Award Dinner scheduled at the CambyHotel, (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 2401 E Camelback in Phoenix. $60 per person. Reservations to Wong at barry@barrwong.com

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS

Congressman Andy Biggs’ on Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA: U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup blocked the Trump administration's decision to end the unconstitutional Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Biggs: “Former President Obama ignored Congress's constitutional responsibility when he unilaterally bestowed a protected legal status to these illegal aliens. President Trump was well within his right to end this program and return immigration policy decisions to the legislative branch. It is Congress's responsibility to write legislation, and appointed judges must follow the spirit and letter of the law. Judge Alsup's decision further demonstrates the need to reshape our judicial system to prevent activist judges from imposing their political views on rulings of this magnitude.”

SEEING RED AZ

· Trump-Perfects-Imitation-Of-Mccain-Kennedy-Kyl-Jeb-& Jeff/“Love” takes precedent over law

· Trump-To-Larry-King: ‘Oprah-Will-Always-Be-My-First-Vp-Choice’/

· Dumping-Flake-Nov-6-2018-A-Much-Anticipated-Day/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Birthright-Citizenship-Is-Biggest Problem In Immigration Policy/

· Two-Illegal-Aliens-Having-Baby-Shouldn’t Make Baby A Us Citizen/

· Thank-Law-Enforcement.

· CBP Field Operations At Laredo Field Office Ports Of Entry Seizes $12.1 Million In Narcotics, Arrests 80+ Fugitives While Facilitating Christmas Holiday Traffic

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· A Time for Choosing is Near

· Intro To Domestic Terrorist Organizations

· Statewide LGBTQ?

· Texas County Accused Of Concealing Records Of Noncitizens Registered To Vote

· Records Show Discrimination Monitor Gets Millions To Create “Harsh” Climate For Cops, Many Leave

· Freedom Caucus Republicans Call For Jeff Sessions To Resign

· Global Elite Taken To GITMO By US Special Forces – Full Disclosure Implications

· Watchabecallums Republicans Poised To Elect MAL Officers

NEWS LINKS

· Non-Citizens Committed A Disproportionate Share Of Federal Crimes, 2011-16

· Judge Blocks Trump's Decision To End DACA Dreamer Program

· Immigration Agents Raid Dozens Of 7-Elevens As Trump Administration Moves To Crack Down On Businesses With Undocumented Workers

· Coulter Blasts Trump For 'DACA Lovefest' With Dems, Plan For Amnesty

· 'That's Deeply Disingenuous': Carlson Battles Jorge Ramos Over Dreamers, Chain Migration

· Cliven-Bundy-Calls-Out-Sheriff-In-Front-Metro-Hq/

· Somebody-Already-Killed-Over Trump-Dossier, Senate-Judiciary-Committee-Transcript

· Judge Blocks Trump Decision To End DACA Program For 'Dreamers'

· Oprah’s Home Gets Filled With Mud During Apocalyptic Cali Mudslides

· DACA’s Full Of Caca: Leaked Memo Confirms Dems Need The Illegals To Fill Their Paltry Party

· Report: Fusion GPS Admits Using John McCain To Spread Dossier

· Dems-Desperately-Trying-To-Cover-Up-This-Fbi-Blunder-That-Proves-Liberal-Gun-Narrative-Wrong-72-Times/

· 17 Dead, 13 Missing After Mudslides In Southern California

ARIZONA

· Agents Tell Panel It Will Take More Than A Wall To Fully Secure Border

· Roper Lake Tourism Up In November

· Flake, McSally Join Talks At White House On DACA, Immigration Reform

· McSally Expected To Announce Senate Run [Poll]

· Public Input Sought On Frye Fire Project

· AZ GOP-Lawmaker-Told-A-Woman-His-Penis-Was-A-Gun; His-Apology-Was-No-Better/

· Arpaio Bid For Senate Shakes Up Already Tumultuous Primary Campaign

· EASI Offers Stem Day Camp For Girls

· Amtrak-Closes-Iconic-Grand-Canyon-Stop/

· Joe-Arpaio-Surges-To-Second-In-Arizona-GOP-Race-Poll/

· Two Kenyan Sisters Fled Violence, Found Refuge In Mesa

· Sheriff-Arpaio-Takes-Aim-At-Jeff-Flake-What-He-Said-Next-Put-A-Smile-On-Trumps-Face/

· Man Arrested In Rita Ranch Area, Shots At Cops, Witnesses

· Wrong-Way Driver Arrested For DUI On I-17 In Phoenix

· Tucson Save Our VA Action Team Will Conduct Stop VA Privatization Effort

· Harvey-Weinstein-Attacked-At-Paradise-Valley-Restaurant-Tmz-Reports

· Phoenix Smuggler Caught With More Than $64K In Marijuana

· San Luis CBP Officers Arrest Meth Smuggler

· Sheriff Joe Arpaio Skyrockets In Latest Poll For Us Senate Seat In Arizona Primary

· Navajo Man Sentenced For Assault With Dangerous Weapon

· Coronado Elementary School Lockdown After Student Suicide

· Arpaio Enters Senate Race

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Lara Trump: It'll Be Harder Than Dems Think To Face Donald In 2020

· Ingraham: Trump WH Meeting Discredited 'Petty Gutter-Dweller' Author Wolff

· Jim-Acosta-Went-Full-Brunt-Force-Sarah-Sanders; Watch Him Squirm As She Lays Him To Waste

· Ballsy: Trump Cuts $255M From Pakistan Because They Coddle Terrorists – Look At Their Reaction!

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Democrat Who Lost Random Drawing For A Virginia House Seat Concedes To Republican

· House-Chairman-Asks-Paul-Ryan-Declassify-DOJ,-FBI-Trump-Dossier-Docs-

FBI, ICE, CIA/DOJ

· GOP-Rep: FBI-Actively-Planning-Systematic-Way-Plant-Stories-About Trump-

· DOJ-Begins-Yanking-Immigrants-Naturalized-Citizenship-Under Operation-Janus-

JUDGE JEANINE

· Judge Jeanine Reveals The Truth About Robert Mueller

MEDIA

· Jake Tapper Couldn't Take The Lies Anymore, Destroys Fellow Cnn Anchor Over Error Filled Trump Attack

CLINTON’S

· Bill Clinton Has Been Exposed After Former Guard Threatens To Go Public About His Lolita Sex Trips

· Really Hillary? That’s A Tall Tale, Even For You

INTERNATIONAL

· Italian-Archbishop-Gives-Trump-Style-Speech-Against-Uncontrolled-Immigration/

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

AFA Takes AZGOP Chairman Johnathan Lines To The Woodshed for “…one of the most remarkable and bizarre passages in his ‘holier-than-thou’ rants…” AZGOP ‘Party of Inclusion’ Exposed As RINO Party of Exclusion (Once Again)

AZGOP Executive Director Matt Kenney informed the Briefs– shortly after 8 am this morning - that corrected proxies will be e-mailed to the LD21 precinct committeemen for use in voting in tonight’s LD21 ‘Special Election’ to select three nominees to be forwarded to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for selection of a replacement for recently resigned LD21 Senator Debbie Lesko. The proxy (that went out with the AZGOP call letter) errantly states tonight’s election is for the replacement of LD21 Senate Steve Montenegro (who is actually a former LD13 Senator)instead of LD21’s Lesko.The errant proxy carrying Montenegro’s name will be also accepted by the LD21 credentials panel, according to the AZGOP’s legal counsel, Kenney said. Montenegro does NOT reside in LD21; he is a former LD13 Senator, who had announced his candidacy for Secretary of State in the 2018 primary. Upon Congressman Trent Franks recent resignation, Montenegro changed his candidacy from Sec of State to candidacy for appointment to the US House vacancy. The BOS recently appointed LD13’s Sina Kerr to replace Montenegro in the state legislature. Kerr was sworn into office the morning that the AZ Legislative session started. Both Montenegro and Lesko are among over a dozen candidates seeking Franks vacate US House seat.

Questions surfaced about the errant LD21 proxy last night as LD21 PCs wondered whether the wrong senators name on the proxy could result in invalidation of tonight’s meeting. Kenney said the LD21 ‘special meeting” is still on for tonight at 6:30 pm., at the in the AZGOP West Valley office,” 10050 W. Bell Road, Suite 50, in Sun City, AZ. When Briefs pointed out that a proxy is a legal document, Kenney said everything on the original proxy is correct… except for carrying the wrong senator’s name .

Ironically, LD13 PCs experienced some confusion in December when two “special elections’ (legislative nominees and LD officer replacement elections) wound up scheduled on the same evening. Acting Chairman Matt King sent out a LD13 call letter dated Nov 17 for a Dec 12 ‘Special meeting” at the Heritage Elementary School in Buckey to elect/replace the LD13 chairman and 2^nd vice chairman, who had resigned. On Dec 8, former LD13 Robert Branch alerted King that the day/date didn’t coincide. On Dec 10, King e-mailed LD13 PCs: ATTENTION – December meeting rescheduled! “The December Special Meeting call letter was sent with an error (day of the meeting), which makes the call letter invalid. In order to fully comply with the bylaws, the meeting is being rescheduled. A new call letter will be send out ASAP (no later than 10 days from the new meeting date). I appreciate your understanding and patience as we work through this error.” LD13 Sen Steve Montenegro resigned his legislative position on Dec 15. On Dec 18, King sent out a LD13 letter for a Dec 28 ‘special election meetings’ at the Comfort Suites Ballroom in Goodyear. The agendas in that LD13 packet errantly listed both the Legislative nominees election and LD officers elections for 5 pm., Dec 28. The officers election was actually scheduled immediately following the legislative nominees election.

Adding to election/proxy confusions, Maricopa County Republicans Chairman Chris Herring has posted a new proxy for tomorrow’s MCR Mandatory PC meeting in Phoenix, since the proxy that went out with the MCR call letter omitted mention that a proxy carrier MUST be from the same voting precinct as the person for whom the proxy is carried.” Is it any wonder PCs are shaking their heads and questioning, “Does the right hand know what the left hand is doing???” – ft

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words

LD11 Precinct Committeeman Jill Henderson: A few of you are completely clueless about Sheriff Joe jumping into the #AZSen race and you know who you are! History is repeating itself and many of you don't see it or are in blissful ignorance! Like you don't realize so called Republican spoilers were relentless in attacking/sabotaging/splitting the vote against our 2010 candidate against McCain? It happened again in 2016. Candidates claiming they'd drop from the race before the ballots were printed but then didn't and so many of you fell for it! Suckers! We still have McCain due to your sorry asses, was it worth it?!? We are our own worst enemies - will some of you wake up before it's too late? We cannot split the anti-establishment vote for Jeff Flake's vacant seat! This is NOT rocket science people! Kelli Ward and her team has worked their butts off to clear the field of Jeff Flake which was half of the battle but the establishment never gives up which is why Martha McSally is jumping in today. The fact of the matter is that Sheriff Joe lost as Sheriff by 10 points, to a Democrat, in a Red County. He will continue to reign as America's Sheriff and I will always love him for that however his entrance into this race at 85 is nothing more than a win for the establishment unless we all work together to stop it.

LD21 PC Lyle Tuttle (former MCRC Chairman):Mistakes have been made once again. The resignation of Debbie Lesko has resulted in yet another confusing mess, This time in LD-21. Prior to the announcement of a special meeting for LD-21 (Debbie Lesko's District) for the selection (by ELECTED PC'S WITHIN LD-21) of three people whose names will be given to the Maricopa County Supervisors for them to choose of one of those three to complete the term of Debbie Lesko's term of office it seems the phone lines and emails were flowing fast and furiously, laying the groundwork amongst the elite to pre-determine whose names would be selected & tendered to the Supervisors. Now what remains is the integrity of those who generated & mailed the call letters and sent the call emails. Will they ignore their mistakes? Time will tell, but one thing is sure: There is a clear trail of written evidence showing exactly when, where and how they failed to follow proper procedures. Will Lines and his staff do the right thing, or will they do as they wish?

Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Chair Steve Chucri: Today, I was honored to be elected for a second term as Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. I will focus on optimizing what we do at the County. My priorities for the year include partnering with Arizona State University on atmospheric research, creating jobs, reducing homelessness, and reducing recidivism. I look forward to serving the citizens of Maricopa County Government as Chairman in 2018.

Activist Randy Miller: First of all, I am happy to announce that Sheriff Mack has submitted more than necessary signatures needed to be on the ballot for Congressional District 8. He has expressed gratitude to all those volunteers that worked in assisting him in getting signatures. I just want to say, Sheriff Mack worked himself every day and donated his own money and resources for his belief in going to Congress to do his part to fix this country. That is commitment! Because of his dedication and believing in us and our freedoms under the constitution I have donated to his campaign and plan to donate an additional $100. I am asking each of you to please donate if you can. His fight is now just beginning. We will be having fund raisers for him soon, the first one being at our next meeting. If anyone is willing and capable of opening their home for Sheriff Mack to come and speak to neighbors, family and friends, please let me know. Anything is appreciated. Contact Miller at (623) 866-3544

Activist Francine Romesburg: Mark delMaesto has graciously offered his home for fundraisers and whatever else we may need for CD8 candidate Richard Mack. Mack got around 1500 or so signatures plus we were able to get on online petitions. Naturally, we are elated about Richard being on the ballot. Whitney Reynolds is heading up the Richard Mack table at the Maricopa County Republicans mandatory meeting at the Church of The Nations on Sat., Jan 13. Saturday. Reynolds was part of the Kelli Ward campaign. We’ll have T-shirts buttons and water bottles and other items at the table. Contact: fr_romesburg@avecconcepts.com

Former AZGOP Chair/Author Tom Morrissey: As of today "The Way Of The Shadow Wolves" by Steven Seagal and me is at #223on the Amazon List (Kindle Native American Fiction) of 11,622 books. And it is at #1( Kindle Government Corruption Fiction) on a list of 1,421 books. This, despite what appears to be an effort by Amazon to put the book at a disadvantage due to its story content, which apparently, is not in line with their political views."The Way Of The Shadow Wolves" is intended to entertain the reader and happens to be based on what is now turning up in headlines across the media. This is not favorable to the Deep State and to previous presidential administrations. The book is fiction, which coincidently, is based on facts that are emerging in today's news. It sure looks like the Deep State runs a lot deeper than some might think.

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Former U.N. ambassador John Bolton said Thursday it would be a "tragic mistake" for the Trump administration to "turn away the opportunity to put the economic screws" on Iran by continuing to waive sanctions. Bolton said now that protests are roiling Iran, America should seize the opportunity "to get out of the [nuclear] deal completely" and "bring back all of the sanctions that have been suspended as a consequence of the deal."Read More Here

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meeting here

Sign Candidate Petitions Here This link leads you to the Secretary of State office form

The newly elected Tempe Republican Women’s Board of Directors are:
President--Stephanie Stocker.
2nd Vice Chair--Diselle Brandriet
Treasurer--Alison Quinn
Recording Secretary--Wendy Howe
Corresponding Secretary--Sheila Bryce
Chaplain--Marlys Anderson

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMINGEVENTS

The West Valley Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers will meet at 7 pm, Tues., Jan 16 at the Paseo Verde Christian Church, 7569 West Greenway Rd, Peoria, 85381. Contact Coordinator Randy Miller at (623) 866-3544.

The Annual AZ Heroes To Hometowns will Salute A Soldier 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk at 9am, Sat., March 10. Packet pickup day of race starting at 8am at Freestone Park, 1045 E Juniper Road in Gilbert. $40 5K Run. $30.00 5K Run for Military or $25 for 1 Mile Walk. Registration at events/48183653/select-race? or www.AZHeroestoHometowns.org Register early and receive a $10 discount on the 5K by using code SAS10– good until Feb 1, 2018. Military use MIL05 for $5 off until Feb 1. Contact Kathy Pearce @ kathy@azheroestohometowns.org or AZ Heroes to Hometowns P. O. BOX 31646, Mesa, AZ 85275.

Congressman Martha McSally will make announcements at

· 9 am., Fri., Jan 12 at the Tucson Jet Center - Bert Lopez Hangar, 6720 S Plumer Ave. in Tucson,

· 11:20 am in the Swift Aviation Hangar, 2710 E Old Tower Road, in Phoenix

· 1:45 pm on the Yavapai County Courthouse Steps, 120 S Cortez St in Prescott.

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will meet at 8 am, Fri., Jan 12 in GF Department headquarters, Quail Room, 5000 W. Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, 85086.

The meeting can be attended in person or viewed live at azgameandfish. The meeting also can be viewed at any of the department’s regional offices statewide.

The Arizona Game And Fish Commission Awards Banquet will be held Sat, evening, Jan 13 at the Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Courtroom, 11111 N. 7th Street, Phoenix,:

· Award of Excellence: Lake Havasu Marine Association

· Award of Excellence: Elizabeth Woodin (Editor’s Note: Former Commissioner Woodin, who is also a former chairman of the AZ Heritage Fund Alliance, passed away this week)

· Youth Environmentalist of the Year: Chase Godbehere

· Media of the Year: Kim Quintero (1) and National Veterans Magazine (2)

· Conservation Organization of the Year: Phoenix Varmint Callers, Inc.

· Conservationist of the Year: Clyde Weakley

· Natural Resource Professional of the Year: Erica Stewart

· Volunteer of the Year: Ron Adams

· Educator of the Year: Michael Eilertsen

· Mentor of the Year: Justin Stewart

· Advocate of the Year: State: Gov. Doug Ducey; Federal: Senator Jeff Flake

· Business Partner of the Year: OneAZ Credit Union

· Buck Appleby Hunter Steward of the Year: Double O Ranch

· North American Model Commissioners Award: Luke Thompson

· Chairman’s Award: Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club.

Arizona’s National Republican Committeeman Bruce Ash, left, of Tucson and his wife Jane, right, pose momentarily with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melina during the White House Christmas RNC reception.

THIS WEEKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JAN 13

Sat, Jan 13, 2018– Maricopa County Republicans Mandatory Meeting: All Precinct Committeeman encouraged to attend In-person or by Proxy at the Church for the Nations, 6225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. Credentialing: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9 am. Meeting time: Starts 9 am, Ends (planned) 2:30pm. Agenda: Hear update from MCR chair and from Elected Officials, Elect 5 Members-at-Large to Executive Guidance Committee of MCR, vote on Bylaws changes, review proposed Resolutions, meet Candidates and mingle with fellow Republicans. More info; website: http://maricopagop.org/mm2018/

The Mohave County Republican Committee will conduct its’ quarterly meeting on Jan 13 in Lake Havasu City, under the directorship of Chairman Laurence Schiff.

JAN 15

JAN 16

JAN 17

JAN 18

The Colorado River Tea Party – Yuma will host author Tom Morrissey at 6 pm., Thurs., Jan 18 at the Community Christian Church, 6480 E Hwy 95. Chairman Sally Kizer 928-210-1219.

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS

Yesterday, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar (AZ-04), Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05),and Congressman John Curtis (UT-03) issued statements following the leadership and membership changes in the Caucus. Congressman Biggs will serve as the Caucus' Chief Regulatory Reform Officer for 2018, and Congressman Curtis - the newest Member in the United States House of Representatives - has just joined the Caucus as a member. They issued the following statements: "My good friend Congressman Biggs is establishing himself as a major player around the Capitol," said Gosar. "I am excited to announce that he is coming onboard as the newest member of our Executive Committee. Andy has a passion for liberty and free markets and he is turning that passion into a force for change in Washington. We look forward to working with him to grow and improve the Caucus' influence in order to make progress on land, water and energy issues. Congratulations, Congressman," he said. "I am also proud to welcome the newest Member of the House, Congressman Curtis, into the Caucus fold. Congressman Curtis has an impressive record coming into Congress as the successful, longtime Mayor of the great city of Provo, Utah. With these dynamic leaders onboard, 2018 is shaping up to be the most successful year for the Caucus yet," he concluded.
“I am honored to accept the position of Regulatory Reform Officer of the Congressional Western Caucus," said Biggs. "Chairman Paul Gosar has led the Caucus in a historically effective manner. The Caucus is a strong voice for Westerners who have been burdened by the federal government’s regulatory overreaches. President Trump and members of his Administration have demonstrated that deregulation to achieve economic freedom is a top priority, and they have been incredible allies. In 2017, the administration and the Western Caucus accomplished a lot for hard-working Americans. There is much work to do, though, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to help unleash our economic potential.”

"I am honored to join the Western Caucus and join the fine public servants that represent some of our country’s most diverse and beautiful places. I look forward to working with all members to advance important issues like rural broadband and other common-sense policies to protect the Western way of life,” said Curtis.

Yesterday, Congressman Biggs voted YES on Congressman Amash’s USA Rights Act amendment and NO on the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act. Congressman Biggs released the following statement: “I was disappointed to see this amendment fail. This legislation would have repealed an unconstitutional search provision within Section 702 by requiring a warrant to access information in the database relating to U.S. persons. Sadly, today was a missed opportunity to defend Americans from both terrorists and privacy invasions.

“I voted against the underlying bill because it does not sufficiently protect Americans’ Fourth Amendment Rights. As we’ve seen with the previous administration, rogue bureaucrats will exploit loopholes in this system and can cause great harm to our constituents. Congress needs to be 100% sure that all legislation we pass adheres to the U.S. Constitution, and unfortunately the FISA reauthorization passed today does not. I will continue to stand for my constituents’ constitutional rights.”

SEEING RED AZ

· The-Notorious-McDossier/Complicit Mccain’s Integral Role In Leaking Bogus Information Confirmed

· Trump-Perfects-Imitation-Of-McCain, Kennedy, Kyl, Jeb, Jeff/“Love” Takes Precedent Over Law

· Trump-To-Larry-King: ‘Oprah-Will-Always-Be-My-First-Vp-Choice’/

· Dumping-Flake-Nov-6-2018-A-Much-Anticipated-Day/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Birthright-Citizenship-Is-Biggest Problem In Immigration Policy/

· Two-Illegal-Aliens-Having-Baby-Shouldn’t Make Baby A Us Citizen/

· Thank-Law-Enforcement.

· CBP Field Operations At Laredo Field Office Ports Of Entry Seizes $12.1 Million In Narcotics, Arrests 80+ Fugitives While Facilitating Christmas Holiday Traffic

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· AZGOP "Party of Inclusion" Exposed As RINO Party of Exclusion (Once Again)

· A Time for Choosing is Near

· Project Veritas Busts Twitter, Sara Carter Busts Everyone

· Intro To Domestic Terrorist Organizations

· Watchabecallums Republicans Poised To Elect MAL Officers

NEWS LINKS

· Clinton-Rape-Victim- Slams Oprah’s Golden Globes Speech

· Feds Raid 20 Immigrant ‘Birth Hotels’ In Los Angeles – This’ll Blow Your Mind

· Jimmy Carter Rips On Hillary And It’s Hilarious, Brutal And True

· Christian Bro’s Call Bs On Oprah’s Golden Globes Speech

· Feinstein Claims "Mental Faculties" Were Impaired When She Released Fusion GPS

· Hillary’s Top Operative, Huma Abedin, Lied To The Fbi About Illegally Storing Secret Documents On A Personal Computer

· Anti-Trump Democrat Caught Stealing Hurricane Relief Funds

· Democrat-State-Senator-Indicted For Taking Cash In Corruption Scandal

ARIZONA

· Fusion GPS Admits Anti-Trump Dossier Was Passed To John Mccain To Give To Obama-Era Intel Agencies

· Women-Who Want-To Turn-Trent-Franks’s Seat-Blue

· AZGOP "Party Of Inclusion" Exposed As RINO Party Of Exclusion (Once Again)

· Sheriff Joe Arpaio Skyrockets In Latest Poll For US Senate Seat In Arizona Primary

· Reported Flu Cases Continue To Rise Statewide

· Thousands Of Refugees Came To Arizona In 2016, But Fewer Arrived Last Year

· Shooter Issues Emotional Apology Following Sexual Harassment Claims

· Vail Soldier Killed In Kosovo

· Tucson, Phoenix Rank In 2018 Top 100 Metro Areas For STEM Professionals

· Tempe, Surprise Among Growth Cities In 2017

· Public Can Weigh-In ADOT’s State Aviation System Plan Update

· $2 Million In Marijuana Discovered By Trooper During Traffic Stop

· Two Mule Deer Does Poached Near Nelson Reservoir

· The Future Of Grocery Shopping: Faster, Cheaper, Smaller

MILITARY/VETERANS

· Veteran Points Out Why The VA's "Veterans Choice" Is No Choice At All

CLINTON’S

· Hillary’s Top Operative, Huma Abedin, LIED to the FBI About Illegally Storing Secret Documents on a Personal Computer

INTERNATIONAL

· Chinese-Cops-Destroy-Evangelical-Megachurch/

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Reports In From Last Night’s LD21 senate nominee election to replace Sen Debbie Lesko reveal that Tony Revero, Jean McGrath and Rick Gray are the nominees. Now it’s up to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to pick one to serve out Leskos’ term. Lesko has resigned to run in the February election to replace former Congressman Trent Franks. With the wide field of candidates trying for Franks congressional seat, things are destined to get interesting over the next few weeks.

Some Folks Are Wondering What Kind Of Attendance the MCR Mandatory meeting will have today, due to the flu epidemic that Arizona is experiencing. Several readers contacted Briefs saying they were not venturing into large crowds of coughing, sneezing, feverish people who probably should be home in bed. Some don’t want a relapse of the flu. Others think low attendance will give the “cow belles” - who carry and vote numerous proxies – total control over voting issues. Other won’t attend because of prior shenanigans.- ft

Those Who Would Like To Share their photos from today’s meeting are welcome to submit them to repcomm@cox.net or frostytaylor@cox.net

The AZ Dept of Health Service is cautioning people to avoid situations where the flu can easily be spread. Emergency rooms waiting lines are long. Some hospitals have maxed out on ICU beds. California has already had several deaths from the widespread flu.

Firearms Expert Alan Korwin now has The Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the 50 States available. Go to http://www.gunlaws.com/travel.htm

Jeffrey Prather, a retired US Army Major and author of “Chase – Terror on the Border” is getting a five star review on his book on Amazon. See Chase-Terror-Border-Jeffrey-Prather-ebook Prather’s Point is a frequent guest on the 4 pm., Saturday ‘Chips & Salsa’ radio talk show.

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meeting here

Sign Candidate Petitions Here This link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

Candidates Wanting To Participate in the Sun City West Republican Club Candidate Forums should contact coordinator Clair Van Steenwyk at 623-322-9979 or email or vanscrossroads1@gmail.com,

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

LD18 PC Dan Schulz: I will have three large bags of popcorn and 20 theater-style popcorn bags with me tomorrow at the MCRC Mandatory Meeting in case you would like to literally eat popcorn during the circus show. I hope to get there by 8:30 am. So seek me out at the LD 18 area. I will have on my white MAGA hat. First come, first served.

PC Ren Ramsey: I submitted a Resolution for conducting all Maricopa County Republican Party elections by paper ballots to Barry Wong, who chairs the Resolution Committees for both the Jan 13 MCR mandatory meeting and the Jan 27 AZGOP mandatory meeting. I was not informed of the date, time and location of the Resolutions Committee meetings which unilaterally rejected this resolution. According to Wong, the resolution exceeded the 250 word limitation. It was clear that Wong included the Title Sentence as part of the resolution. Yet, Wong’s own format he specifically stipulates that the Title is not included in the resolution word count. My request that the Resolution Committee reconsider was rejected. This causes us to question Wong’s decisions/responsibility as they undermine trust in the process. Like the proposed Proxy Resolutions, the paper Ballots Resolutions were denied at both the State and County Resolution Committee levels.

My email Notice of Action to MCR Resolution Committee: I received your email regarding the rejection of the proposed resolution on paper ballots sent on Nov 28, 2017.I find that the decision in error. I want the Resolution Committee to review once again the resolution prior to the Maricopa County meeting in January. Committee reply: “Your proposed resolution was determined to be in non-compliance with MCR Bylaws on the word count maximum limitation for proposed resolutions; the maximum allowed is 250 words (excluding the title), your actual word count (excluding the title) exceeded this limit. Because your proposed resolution did not meet all the MCR Bylaw requirements for proposed resolutions it was not eligible for further consideration by the Resolutions Committee. Therefore, the Committee took no further action on it and it was not forwarded to the MCR chairman and executive director."

Prior to our submission we reviewed the protocols for submitting paper ballot resolutions. According to the protocol, resolutions were not to exceed 250 words (excluding the title). Our Nov 27, 2017 Proposed Resolution for paper ballots consists of 250 words, from the first Whereas sentence to the end. We added the brief one sentence title heading, which is not to be counted for word maximum of resolution. The Resolution Committee’s rejection is in error as it incorrectly counted the words of the Title and brief one sentence. Therefore, I ask that the Resolution Committee review the proposed resolution once again as its past determination was in non-compliance with the rules and bylaws of the Resolution Committee of Maricopa County Republican Party. Wong responded by simply restating his first email and stating the Resolution Committee would not reconsider the resolution. Contact: ramseyren@hotmail.com

Gina Swoboda, Election Integrity: CD8 Special, Update 3: The Board of Supervisors has pushed back the date for their vote on the CD8 Special Election plan. As a result, the Maricopa County Recorder will be taking comments through midnight on January 19th. You can view the proposed polling place map here and submit comments online:
www.recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/CD8pollinglocationplan.aspx Additionally, MCRO has uploaded the materials that were handed out at the Public Meeting of Jan. 11th to a one drive, which you can access here: https://goo.gl/aTKyCo Contact: Gina Swoboda at info@azei.org.

Activist Stephen Sivigliano:Car design. What the h--l! What's with this absolutely UGLY new car design these days? Copy cats all. Why would anyone want to buy a new car with the front end looking like the distorted face of a monster? They were perfectly nice looking until Toyota/Lexus (I think), decided to put all that black nonsense on the noses of all their models, followed eagerly by the other companies. What happened to the bumper? Only pickups and vans still have any bumpers. This design is only surpassed in ugliness by all the '58 models with all that garish chrome and ridiculous doodads. When one of these new models approaches me from the rear, it looks like a giant shark distorted at birth, getting ready to swallow me up. Yuk!

AFA Team Responds To LD11 PC Jill Henderson regarding spoilers, 1-12-18-briefs let's be sure of the facts. According to dictionary.com, a spoiler is "any competitor, entrant, or candidate who has no chance of ultimate victory but does well enough to spoil the chances of another." In 2010 there were two candidates running against John McCain. However, McCain won 54% of the votes in that election. J.D. Hayworth got 34% and "Other" candidates got a total of 11%. If J.D. Hayworth had been the only challenger to McCain, he would have still lost because the combined votes of Hayworth and Other added up to only 45%. See how this works?

The same happened in 2016. McCain got 51.7% of the vote in the Primary, Ward got 39.2% Other got 8.9%. Using my handy calculator for accuracy, that comes up to McCain 51.7% and Others 48.1%, spoiled .2%. No one was a spoiler in either race because McCain attained more than 50% + 1 votes both times. No candidate could be a spoiler unless McCain won with less than 50%. It is clear from the outcomes that no one candidate had a chance to defeat McCain either time since all other votes together still didn't meet the 50%+1 vote. Sadly. Now, what we see in the current Senate race where there is no incumbent but a couple of more likely winners, the rest of the field might be considered spoilers.

Activist Karen Thomas: In answer to Randy Miller’s post about Richard Mack. I have the greatest respect for Sheriff Mack and although he is by law qualified to run for CD8 Representative, he is from CD5 (Gilbert) and Brenden Dilley is from CD9 (Queen Creek) and Kevin Cavanaugh is from CD1 Florence (Pinal County). How can we expect these candidates to do what is best for CD8? From CD8, we have Phil Lovas,Debbie Lesko and Claire Van Steenwyk who have been Precinct Committeemen for years. And, Phil,Debbie, Steve Montenegro and Bob Stump have served in the AZ House and/or Senate for years. These are tried and true candidates who have worked tirelessly for the Republican Party giving much of their time, money and efforts for us. We have the best people for CD8 right here in CD8. We need to keep that in mind.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Rev Clyde Bowen, Chairman of theArizona American African Republican Committee(AAARC)will address theGrassroots Tea Party Activists of Arizona at 7 pm., Wed., Jan 17 atDenny’s Restaurant, Banquet Room, 9030 N. Black Canyon Highway, Access Road/I-17. Contact: Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

LD22 is hosting a CD8 Candidate Forum at 6:30 pm., Mon., Jan 15 at the Westbrook Village Assoc Recreation Center, 18825 N Country Club Parkway in Peoria. Bring your registration card for for the 5:30 pm. check-in… online verification will be available. Limited seating.

The Surprise Chamber of Commerce is hosting a CD8 Candidate Forum between 10 am-noon, Jan 20 at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Summit Hall A, 13800 W Deer Valley Drive in Sun City West. Free and open to the public. Non-partisan. Special primary election scheduled Feb 27. General election April 24, 2018. These elections are elect a replacement for long-time West Valley Congressman Trent Franks, who recently resigned his position. Glen Hamer, president/CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, will be the moderator. No audience/candidate interaction. Contact: Mary Orta at mary.orta@surpriseregionalchamber.com

The Fountain Hills Chamber Of Commerce Mayor’s State Of The Town Address Breakfast featuring Mayor Linda Kavanagh will be catered by Chef Alice of Hob Nob Catering.Boe James at FHRepublican@gmail.com or visit http://FountainHillsRepublicanClub.org. by Jan 14.

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Arizona’s National Republican Woman Lori Klein Corbin has announced her candidacy for Secretary of State. The former LD6 Arizona State Senator, who served as Arizona Chairman for “Women for Trump” in 2016, will continue in her role with the NRC. She is currently the coordinator for the Western Conservative Conference scheduled March 23-24 in Phoenix. She is married to former Arizona Attorney General Bob Corbin, who is a past President of the National Rifle Association. She said, “I offer my conservative leadership credentials, administrative talents and abilities to oversee our election process and make sure that we keep election integrity and transparency at the highest level. I am committed to protecting the integrity of the ballot. Unfortunately, we cannot deny that there are nefarious forces with socialist/leftist Soros funding that are targeting Arizona in order to take over our election process -- to cheat and game the system for their purposes and to win and turn Arizona blue at all cost. That will not happen on my watch. We cannot afford to hand over the office of SOS to the democrats in 2018. SOS is first in line of succession to the Governor and serves as acting Governor when the need arises. Among the many duties of the office, the most important is to provide secure elections for every voting citizen. Our Nation is healing now economically.We need to continue moving toward freedom and prosperity. I need your vote for Secretary of State on Aug 28, 2018.” Contact: www.electlorikleincorbin.com or (602) 315-1737. Go towww.azsos.gov to sign on-line petitions to get her on the ballot.

The Secretary is in charge of four divisions:

• Arizona Advance Directive Registry - the official state repository of advance directives such as living wills, Medical Powers of Attorney, and Mental Health Powers of Attorney.

• The Business Services Division - responsible for registering trademarks,trade names, and liens under the Uniform Commercial Code. It also issues apostilles, files intergovernmental agreements, notices of public meetings, regulates notaries public, employment agencies, sports agents, out-of-state landlords, telemarketers, and charitable organizations.The Division is responsible for chartering partnerships; corporations, on the other hand, are the responsibility of the Arizona Corporation Commission.

• The Elections Division - responsible for administering all elections in the state, and certifying their results. It also regulates lobbying and campaign finance.

• The Public Services Division - responsible for filing bills from the Arizona Legislature, registering and publishing administrative regulations, and publishes the Arizona Blue Book, which is an informational guide to the government of Arizona.

Arrowhead Republican Women will host a fashion show May 5. This is Dora Sextro’s photo from their March 2016 fashion show. Desert Jewels models, left to right, Barbara Melkin, Marguerite Cummings, Beth Joice, Jan Boydston, Tracy Livingston, County Board of Supervor Clint Hickman, Marilyn Sage, former LD21 Sen Debbie Lesko, Nancy Margaritis, LD22 Sen Judy Burgess, Janet Heintz and moderator Pat Kaufman.

THIS WEEK

JAN 13

Sat, Jan 13, 2018– Maricopa County Republicans Mandatory Meeting: All Precinct Committeeman encouraged to attend In-person or by Proxy at the Church for the Nations, 6225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. Credentialing: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9 am. Meeting time: Starts 9 am, Ends (planned) 2:30pm. Agenda: Hear update from MCR chair and from Elected Officials, Elect 5 Members-at-Large to Executive Guidance Committee of MCR, vote on Bylaws changes, review proposed Resolutions, meet Candidates and mingle with fellow Republicans. More info; website: http://maricopagop.org/mm2018/

The Mohave County Republican Committee will conduct its’ quarterly meeting on Jan 13 in Lake Havasu City, under the directorship of Chairman Laurence Schiff.

JAN 15

JAN 16

JAN 17

JAN 18

The Colorado River Tea Party – Yuma will host author Tom Morrissey at 6 pm., Thurs., Jan 18 at the Community Christian Church, 6480 E Hwy 95. Chairman Sally Kizer 928-210-1219.

JAN 20

The Arizona for Life Coalition March And Rally will begin at 11:30 am., Sat., Jan 20at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza (2nd Ave. & Washington). The Rally runs from 12:30-2 PM in Wesley Bolin Memorial Park. This will be a family-friendly event with live music, entertainment, food available at the march launch site. Speakers include international pro-life advocates Pam Tebow and Stephanie Gray. Contact: https://azliferally.org

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Jan 20 Arizona Life Rally this year.Volunteers should contact president@azfrw.com

The Fountain Hills Republican Club will meet at 9 am., Sat., Jan 20 at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills with LD23 Sen John Kavanagh and Reps Jay Lawrence and Michelle Urengti-Rita. 8:30 am social . Fountain Hills Mayor Linda Kavanagh has also been invited. Boe James at FHRepublican@gmail.com or visit http://FountainHillsRepublicanClub.org.

The Cobre Valley Republican Club will meet at 9:30 am., Jan 20 at the Miami Public Library, 282 Adonis St., in Miami. Contact: Judy Alexander, President 928-701-2195 cobrevalleyrc@gmail.com

SEEING RED AZ

· Jeff’s-Flaky-Dreamers-Are-A-Farce-Most-Are-Adults, Not-Kids/

· The-Notorious-McDossier/

· Trump-Perfects-Imitation-Of-McCain, Kennedy, Kyl, Jeb, Jeff/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Birthright-Citizenship-Is-Biggest Problem In Immigration Policy/

· Two-Illegal-Aliens-Having-Baby-Shouldn’t Make Baby A US Citizen/

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· AZGOP "Party of Inclusion" Exposed As RINO Party of Exclusion (Once Again)

· A Time for Choosing is Near

· Watchabecallums Republicans Poised To Elect MAL Officers

NEWS LINKS

· Has Flu Season, In Full Swing, Reached Its Height?

ARIZONA

· Arizona Gets Federal OK For Work Requirement For Medicaid Recipients

· Gallego Trump Tweet Highlights His Harassment Past

· Free Speech: The Case Of Intolerance V. Appreciation

· Mexico Travel Warning Advises U.S. Citizens To Avoid 5 Mexican States

· Vail Woman Bitten By Fox; Rabies Suspected

· Border Patrol Agents Arrest Another Illegal Alien Convicted Of Rape

· Border Patrol Agents Intercept, Rescue Men From Mexico, Guatemala

· Kirkpatrick Raises $750,000 In First Five Months

· Free Admission To Arizona State Parks During Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend

· Owner Of Real Estate Company Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Arizona Families

· Maricopa County Man Sentenced To A Mere 90 Days For Decapitating Puppy

MILITARY/VETERANS

· Iowa National Guard General Cautions Of 'Military Class' Carrying Society's Burden

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Martin Luther King Day Holiday

The people who do the behind the scenes work to make the mandatory county/ state GOP meetings possible deserve a big ‘thank you’. Few people realize the countless hours that go into greasing the wheels for these events. For years, PCs have relied on seeing Diane Ortiz-Parsons on the run - from start to finish as she and Dan Grimm made sure everything was in place and running smoothly. This year she headed up the credentials team – which has to be a stressful job as hundreds of people arrived at the credentials tables at 7 am. Her husband Steve is also always there performing a terrific rendition of the National Anthem. Countless others make up the work teams, including long-time behind the scenes folks such as Ian Murray, Joe Abate, and Alberto Gutier (who has served as Sergeant-at-Arms at various events forever). Thank you to the volunteers - from packet packers to candidate table workers to Chairman Chris Herring, and last, but definitely not least - the cleanup crews. – ft

The Newly Elected Maricopa County Republican Members-At-Large were sworn in by MCR Chairman Chris Herring during Saturda’s meeting in Phoenix. The new Members-at-Large are, left to right, LD21 Johnny Melton, LD26 Joe Neglia, LD23 Janell Soyster Buchholdt, LD16 Monica Yelin, and LD24 Tristan Manos. According to Herring, four rounds of voting wer eneeded to get all 5 to 50% plus one. See mcrc.simplyvoting.com/ for the final credentials report. (Gina Swoboda photo)

MCR Chairman Chris Herring reports that “Despite the extra rounds of voting, we adjourned at 2:35pm. Just five minutes later than our target time of 2:30pm. It may also be good to point out that no one was ruled ‘out of order’ the entire meeting.” He said, “We only voted on one resolution, Real Property Theft. It passed. We voted on the 5 bylaw changes sent in the call letter. All 5 passed by a good margin, most with more than 80% approval

Final Credentials Reported

LD In Person By Proxy Total

1 25 47 72

4 23 18 41

12 62 43 105

13 23 35 58

15 55 31 80

16 23 18 41

17 51 56 107

18 66 41 107

19 7 15 22

20 46 16 62

21 41 23 64

22 71 34 105

23 107 74 181

24 33 11 44

25 42 21 63

26 22 13 35

27 11 11 22

29 77 95 172

30 29 21 50

Totals 823 624 1447

Results - 2018 MCRC Resolutions, Bylaws https://mcrc.simplyvoting.com/

Resolution 1 - Real Property Theft: Submitted by Duane Engdahl, LD20

WHEREAS, it is never okay to covet and steal another’s property;
WHEREAS, current Arizona State Statute enables a covetous land thief to steal real property from an entitled land owner;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that Arizona State Statute be revised to repeal/reform all such real property theft enablement clauses including ARS 12-522 through 529.

Yes - 733 No - 352

MCRC Bylaws - Proposed Amendment 1 – Definitions

#1 – DEFINITIONS – 14. The “Statutory Organizational Meeting” of the MCRC convenes each odd numbered year to elect statutory officers by PCs who have been elected at the primary election prior to the Statutory Organizational Meeting. 15. The “Mandatory Meeting” of the MCRC convenes each even numbered year to elect non-statutory officers and Members At Large by Elected PCs, and also PCs appointed not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the Mandatory Meeting.

Yes - 912 No - 157

MCRC Bylaws - Proposed Amendment 3 - Article II - Members Section 2 – PC

#2 – ARTICLE II – MEMBERS Section 2 – PCs E. Duties of PC The duties of PCs shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Voting, in person or by proxy, at each and every district and county party election when qualified to do so, 2. Assisting the Republican Party in voter registration, 3. Assisting and encouraging Republican voters to vote on election days, 4. Attending all District meetings, 5. Working within the precinct from which elected, 6. Creating enthusiasm and support for the Republican Party, 7. Helping elect worthy Republican candidates, 8. Recruiting and training leaders of the Republican Party, and 9. Fostering loyalty to the Republican Party and promote its ideals. 10. The PC shall provide the district, county, and state party offices with an email address, if they have one. District, county and state party offices may not allow email addresses to be used for any purpose other than internal party communications and shall not distribute an email address to anyone, including other PCs without the express consent of the affected precinct committeeman.

Yes - 833 No - 252

MCRC Bylaws - Proposed Amendment 3 - Article II - Members Section 3

#3 – ARTICLE II – MEMBERSSection 3 – Precinct Captain A. Election of Precinct Captain The District Chairman shall direct the PCs of each precinct to meet during the district’s organizational meeting ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1 ON EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS and elect from among their number a Precinct Captain.

Yes - 961 No - 138

MCRC Bylaws - Proposed Amendment 4 - Article II - Members Section 6

#4 – ARTICLE II – MEMBERS Section 6 Qualification for Legislative District Office A requirement to resign as an LD Officer upon assuming or opening a campaign for an elective office will not apply for a non-partisan, non-paid position (e.g. School Boards, Water Conservation District, et al.)

Yes - 883 No -188

MCRC Bylaws - Proposed Amendment 5 - Article III Officers Section 3

#5 – ARTICLE III – OFFICERS Section 3 – Duties of Elected Officers E. Maricopa County Republican Secretary The duties of the MCRC Secretary shall be to: 1. Keep minutes of all meetings of the MCRC and the EGC, 2. Transmit all calls for the meetings, 3. Ascertain, compile and transmit the agenda for the meetings as requested by the chairman, 4. Keep a current roster of the MCRC membership and records of attendance at all EGC meetings, 5. Perform functions as may be incidental to the office or may be assigned by the EGC, and 6. Update and preserve all permanent records and relinquish all MCRC records to the successor AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM.

Yes - 1001 No – 70

Mark Lewis shares his Certificate of Excellence with Kimberly Owens, AZGOP Chairman Jonathan Lines and AAARC State Chairman Clyde Bowen (right), who presented the certificate to Lewis during the Maricopa County Republican meeting in Phoenix on Saturday, for his ongoingsupport for EPODS & AZ Black History Month. Lewis is a Central Arizona Project Board members and the Executive Director of his Water Resources Institute. He works with Ranch Market every year to sponsor food for EPODS.

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

LD18 PC Dan Schultz (former Member at Large and MCRC Secretary): I applaud our Maricopa County Republican Committee officers for the meeting they conducted on behalf of the MCRC members who participated in person or proxy at the Jan 13 Mandatory Meeting. But . . . despite all our pats on our backs, here are some jarring numbers relating to the Republican voter participation rate trend in the MCRC. These are partial numbers from my notes over the years relating to the number of PCs attending the MCRC annual meetings in person or by proxy and the total numbers of PCs at the time of the meetings and the Republican PC quotas at the time of the meeting. (I have no notes re the 2016 meeting.

Raw numbers reflect several overall troubling trends: Republican participation rates in our MCRC continue to get smaller rather than larger

Raw numbers reflect several overall troubling trends: Republican participation rates in our Republican Maricopa County Republican Committee continue to get smaller rather than larger.

Year	PCs present	Proxies	Total PC voters	Total MCRC PCs and per cent voting at meeting	Maricopa County Republican PC quota and per cent filled
2013			2216	3326 (67%)	6364 (52%)
2014			1646	3440 (48%)	6383 (54%)
2015	960	1009	1969	2740 (72%)	6412 (43%)
2016				3550*
2017	886	868	1754	2774 (63%)
2018	823	624	1447	3075 (47%)

*This 2016 number re the total number of PCs is based on my memory as being the largest number going into an annual meeting.

Again, some trends, all bad: The participation rate of PCs taking part in the annual meetings, overall, trends downward. The number of elected PCs, overall, trends downward.

More bad news. In 2016, of the 724 Maricopa County voting precincts, only 21, that’s 2.9% of the 724, had contested PC elections. For the 2,774 2016 elected PCs, only 2,816 candidates ran. And, since then, we have grown our ranks, through the appointment process, by only 9%. Still, fewer than one half of our Maricopa County PC quota is filled.

In 2015, 50% of the 20 MCRC LDs were at half strength or less. Has that fact gotten better or worse since? Could our elected officers provide these numbers and percentages for each of our 20 LDs?

Bottom line: We are going into the 2018 mid-term elections facing things like this from our Democrat adversaries: Steyer said NextGen America helped register more than 20,000 voters in last year’s Virginia elections. He credited the effort for helping Ralph Northam win election as governor, and he said the effort will expand to 10 states this year, including California, Arizona, Michigan and Nevada. The organization is looking to register more than 250,000 voters this year. Tom Steyer plans to spend $30M on voter registration in key states. See -Mobilize-Voters We need to have similar efforts. But not just to recruit Republican voters. To recruit CONSERVATIVE Trump-supporting Americans to become Republican voters and . . . wait for it . . . Republican Party precinct committeeman. See Kindle: How To Get Into The Real Ball Game Of Politics Amazon:Make America Great Again

I hope others with additional information will complete my numbers and ratios and provide additional thoughts and strategies for growing our Party and obtaining the internet-based communications software for allowing precinct committeemen to communicate with one another, the best of which is www.rVotes.com.

LD21 PC Randy Miller: This is an introduction to several upcoming letters addressing issues and concerns of current candidates that have demonstrated through historical personal contacts to be a poor choice for our vote. "I have learned a lot over the years as a PC, watching and learning about politics and government. I also learned a lot over a 20-year career as a probation officer working within a county government agency working for the courts, working with LE, doing investigation/arrest reports, being an instructor for my department and other departments as a private contractor, working as the county parole and electronic monitoring officer, working a serious habitual offender caseload and working with the gang suppression team (GST) for more than half my career. I worked with several other agencies on a regular basis patrolling the streets, contacting our gang members, identifying new ones, identifying associations and monitoring brewing trouble both in the streets and our institutions and doing investigations. The biggest responsibility was making arrests, taking one’s freedom from them and doing it in a constitutional manner knowing how serious a responsibility it is. One of the greatest skills I walked away with is learning to detect bullshit from truth and how having supporting “evidence” to prove my case when I suspect it. I have learned how important it is that we speak up when we believe something is wrong and should be corrected. Personal responsibility is a large part of what our freedoms are based on and what our foundation is based on for our country and party. We have a personal responsibility to stand up when needed rather than remain seated because we want to “belong” or are afraid of being ridiculed by our peers. I have stood up many times when it comes to our elected officials and several times it hasn’t been well received by those I have disapproved. Too bad. They are “elected” to serve the people, me included. If we don’t speak up and call attention to BS, or wrong doing when we see or witness it then you shouldn’t be a PC. We shouldn’t go to LD meetings just to get a sense of belonging. Although important, our sense of purpose isn’t just going to a meeting and voting on resolutions and planning our next support party for our Senator or Representative. Our sense of belonging and purpose should come from participating in bringing issues to the table and holding our elected peers accountable as well as thanking them when they stay on course. I plan to write several letters pointing out issues associated with “elected” peers."

LD15 PC Bob Brickman - MCR Hits A New Low, Selective Recognition & Praise: I attended the MCR Mandatory PC meeting Saturday: Recognition of ALL Maricopa County Republican elected officials; and electing 5 Members at Large (MALS) to 2-year terms. Chairman Herring recognized ALL serving Maricopa County elected officials in County, Congressional, State, including Governor Ducey (2 minute speeches for each); all other statewide, Legislators, City and local officials, even PC event volunteers, stood and were recognized by the PCs. Also recognized/praised was the work of the MCR Executive Board and the Executive Director. But the current serving MALS were excluded from any recognition! So I figured outgoing MAL recognition and praise would take place before the election . . . BUT there was NOTHING! NO recognition and praise; NO acknowledgement; NO speeches; NO applause; NO mention of their names except for the MAL doing the opening prayer. Nominating committee chairman Flannery failed to mention that 2 of the current MALS were running! Then Chairman Herring fails to inform us that candidates Brickman and Harris are current MALS – again no explanation.

I asked fellow PCs what was going on, and here is what I learned: Appears the entire MCR Executive Board and Executive Director “secretly” put together and backed a slate of 5 MAL candidates they wanted to move up in the party from 5 different LDs; the 5 LD Chairman agreed to get their PCs to vote for the slate. They believed withholding any current MAL Recognition & Praise was critical to their success, so as to minimize the re-election efforts by current experienced MALS! Now it may be OKAY for the MCR Board and staff to play politics with steering election outcomes to serve their agendas (after all, we turn a blind eye when other political groups do this, don’t we?), BUT IT’S NOT OKAY AND COMPLETELY OUT OF BOUNDS to selectively withhold recognition and praise from officials elected by the PCS who faithfully performed their duties and responsibilities for 2 years! What gives them the right to demean, shame and humiliate Veteran Party Activists who duly deserve recognition, praise and applause from all PCs before leaving office?

Remember this behavior next year when MCR Board Members seek your votes for re-election. AND please reach out to the outgoing MALS, and say “thank you for your MAL service.” Here are their names: Linda Brickman, Wes Harris, Mark Spencer, Joshua Askey and Shadow Asgari.

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Supt of Public Instruction candidate Robert ‘Bob’ Branch: What a great day for Team Branch! Yesterday at the MCRC Mandatory meeting, we met many new friends, reinforced many long-time political relationships, and gained tremendous support for our campaign to get the federal government out of state education. Thank you to Sue Goodchild for your political leadership and insight. Anyone that knows AZ politics knows that all conservative politics start in Sue’s living room. Thank you to my wonderful wife Adell, very good friend and political advisor; Royce Jenkins, very good friend, political advisor, and hiking buddy; Paul Lee and Brian Lesinski who was a big help at the event. Brian is a candidate for the AZ House from LD15. Thank you to two wonderful people who came to lend their support Michael Todd, and Mary Jane Parish. Thank you for a fantastic day, and onward to victory! https://www.facebook.com/Branch2018/

Supt of Public Instruction candidate Frank Riggs: Wouldn't it be great if we had a Superintendent of Public Instruction who could "keep up with the kids" and be a role model? I've been an athlete my whole life and have maintained a fitness regimen since serving in the Army and as a police officer (that's me in the photo winning the mile run at the Police Olympics, and then, 30 years later, running in the Rock and Roll Marathon in Phoenix/Tempe). We need more recess and PE in our schools, for elementary and secondary grades respectively, not more testing and seat time! Twenty-eight percent of kids ages 6 and older are physically inactive according to the Physical Activity Council. Nearly one-third of high school students play video or computer games for three or more hours on an average school day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Early childhood educators know that young children learn through active, direct experiences and play and not from teacher-directed, drill-based instruction (great argument against "full-day Kindergarten"). Regular physical activity and PE heighten cognition and learning and are important for our K-12 students to develop good health and wellness habits. We should balance seat time with developmentally appropriate physical activities at all grade levels! Read more about my plans for Fixing Our Schools and improving AZ K-12 education at riggsforaz.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Candlelight Vigil for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr will be held between 5-7 pm., tonight (Jan 15) in Chandler, hosted by City of Chandler Diversity

The Arizona Project will meet at 6:30pm, Mon., Jan 15 at 3375 E Shea Blvd in Phoenix to hear Brad Heward, internet investigator and author of “The Matrix of Frauds.” Contact Chr Ron Ludders 602-677-1496.

Pima Canyon Trail at 4500 E Pima Canyon Road in Phoenix will reopen on Jan 20, according to Councilman Sal DiCiccio. Renovation includesexpanded parking, permanent restrooms, and a new ramada.

The Phoenix Public Library at Park Central re-opened at 10 AM Sat, Jan13, hosted by the Friends of the Phoenix Library. The library is located at Park Central Mall at 3110 N. Central Ave. Click here for more information or call 602-262-4636.

THIS WEEK

JAN 16

JAN 17

JAN 18

The Colorado River Tea Party – Yuma will host author Tom Morrissey at 6 pm., Thurs., Jan 18 at the Community Christian Church, 6480 E Hwy 95. Chairman Sally Kizer 928-210-1219.

Fountain Hills Az Tea Party. (3rd Thursday - January 18) 6:30 PM, Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center, 16000 E Palisades Blvd. (Palisades Blvd. & Golden Eagle Blvd.): This month's meeting on Thursday, January 18 will address the state legislative session with LD23 State Senator John Kavanagh, State Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, & State Rep. Jay Lawrence. They will provide a preview of upcoming issues in the state legislature. As always, there will be ample opportunity for Q&A. Admission is free; donations welcome. Richard Rutkowski contact@fhteaparty.us or www.fhteaparty.us

LD24 Will Not Hold its regularly scheduled Jan 18 meeting due to the January mandatory meeting.LD24 will meet again on Thur., Feb 15 at AZGOP HQ, 3501 N 24^th St in Phoenix., according to Chairman Barry Wong. LD24 will have at least one table reserved for the Jan 26 AZGOP Chairman’s Award Dinner scheduled at the CambyHotel, (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 2401 E Camelback in Phoenix. $60 per person. Reservations to Wong at barry@barrwong.com

Jan 20

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Jan 20 Arizona Life Rally this year.Volunteers should contact president@azfrw.com

The Cobre Valley Republican Club will meet at 9:30 am., Jan 20 at the Miami Public Library, 282 Adonis St., in Miami. Contact: Judy Alexander, President 928-701-2195 cobrevalleyrc@gmail.com

Jan 23

The Fountain Hills Republican Club Social will be held at 6 pm., Tues., Jan 23 at the Fireside Grill at Centerstone Plaza Hotel (formerly Lexington Hotel), 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills. Contact: Sec. Boe James at FHRepublican@gmail.com or vis LD17 will meet at 7 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Heritage Chapel, Rm 140 of the Tri-City Baptist Church, 2211 W Germann Road in Chandler.

it http://FountainHillsRepublicanClub.org.

Jose Borrajero’s AZRRT CALL TO ACTION www.azpeopleslobbyist.com joseb4538@gmail.com

To learn more about how the legislative process works, go to FROM BILL TO LAW To get detailed information on any bill of your choosing, go to BILL INFORMATION Upcoming action on bills we are tracking. It is impossible for most people to respond to all of them. Simply choose those bills that are most important to you and phone or email with your “yes” or “no” opinion, depending on your wishes. If bill is in committee, use “Request to Speak” at AZPEOPLESLOBBYIST-ALIS Emailing tips: E-MAIL INSTRUCTIONS “Request to Speak” tips: RTS INSTRUCTIONS
180114-2000 AZRRT CALL TO ACTION

BILL # AND SHORT TITLE (1)	WHO TO CONTACT (2)	DATE (3)	SPONSOR AND/OR WHAT THE BILL DOES	TIME (3)	ROOM (3)	VOTE (4)
HB2012 Political Parties, proxies. (Same as HB2029)	CHAIRMAN COLEMAN Govt Committee Ask to schedule hearing	NONE	MICHELLE UGENTI-RITA LIMITS USE OF PROXIES	NONE
HB2029 Political Parties, proxies. (Same as HB2012)	CHAIRMAN COLEMAN Govt. Committee ask to schedule hearing	NONE	JAY LAWRENCE LIMITS USE OF PROXIES	NONE
SB1008 - common schools; average daily membership	Senate Education	1/18 THU	Petersen Include total hours in calculation of ADM for student	9:00	SHR-1	Y
SB1057 - county school superintendent; report; approval	Senate Education	1/18 THU	Burges County SPI no longer to receive Annual Financial report	9:00	SHR-1	Y
SB1082 - full-day kindergarten; instruction requirements	Senate Education	1/18 THU	Allen S School Districts & Charters that offer a voluntary Kindergarten more than 2 ½ hours need to meet academic standards by the SBE	9:00	SHR-1	Y
SB1083 - schools; recess periods	Senate Education	1/18 THU	Allen S Two recesses for K-5 if full day K, one recess for K-5 half day	9:00	SHR-1	Y
SB1088 - children; veterans; disabilities; tuition waivers	Senate Education	1/18 THU	Borrelli Tuition waiver scholarship family of military, police, etc.	9:00	SHR-1	Y
SCR1001 - initiatives; single subject; title	Senate Judiciary	01/18 THU	Kavanaugh – Helps prevent stealth provisi0ons in initiatives	9:00	SHR-109	Y
HB2097 - pension funding policies; employers	House Banking and Insurance	01/18 THU	Livingston – A step toward improving Public Safety Personnel Retirement System	1:00	HHR-5	Y
SB1098 - industrial hemp; licensing	Senate Government	01/17 WED	Borrelli – Removes prohibition against industrial hemp. Has nothing to do with pot.	2:00	SHR-109	Y
SB1101 - property tax appeals; court findings	Senate Finance	01/17 WED	Petersen – In valuation disputes, court can not increase valuation above original amount	9:00	SHR-1	Y
HCR2008 - initiatives; conflicting federal law; preemption	House Government	01/18 THU	Leach – If AG determines initiative conflict, rules it as invalid. Saves time and $ on litigation	10:00	HHR-1	?

Footnotes:
(1) For more information on any bill, click on BILL SEARCH and enter bill number
(2) For a roster of legislators, including committee members and contact info, go to www.azpeopleslobbyist.com
(3) Applicable only when bill is scheduled for committee hearing.
(4) Indicates our recommendation. Y = favor, N = oppose. ? = no consensus or not enough information.

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS

City of Phoenix Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Notice: City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's how city services will be affected:

Solid Waste: Trash and recycling will be collected as usual. There will be no change in collection day. Please place your trash and recycling containers 4 feet apart at the curb by 5:30 AM.

Transfer Stations: The 27th Avenue and North Gateway Transfer Stations will be closed.

Transit: Phoenix buses, Dial-a-Ride, and Valley Metro Light Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule. Express and RAPID routes will notoperate, and Customer Service will be open 8 AM to 5 PM. Visit valleymetro.org for more information.

Library: All Phoenix Public Library locations will be closed.

Parking Meters: All parking meters are enforced 8 AM to 10 PM daily, including weekends and holidays.

Normal office hours resume Tues, Jan 16 at 8am. Contact 602-262-7177.

SEEING RED AZ

· AZ-MC-GOP-Turns-Out-In-Force-Prior-To-Midterms/

· DACA-The-Devious-Scam/

· Jeffs-Flaky-Dreamers-Are-A-Farce: Most-Are-Adults-‘Not-Kids’/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· False-Missile-Alert-Shakes-Hawaii.

· Birthright-Citizenship-Is-Biggest Problem In Immigration Policy/

· Two-Illegal-Aliens-Having-Baby-Shouldn’t Make Baby A US Citizen/

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· Inspector General’s Report Stunning News–

· NM Congressman Steve Pearce Report Card 2017

· AZGOP "Party of Inclusion" Exposed As RINO Party of Exclusion (Once Again)

NEWS LINKS

· 8-Presidents-And-Vps-Caught-Using-Profanity-Before-Everyone-Lost-Their-Minds-Over-Trump-Comments/

· Testimony: John-Mccain-Associate-Initiated-Contact-With-Fusion-Gps-To-Obtain-Trump-Dossier/

· Fatal-Dog-Attack-Identification-Photographs.

· Libs-Ignore-Kennedy-Comments Of 53 Years Ago/

· Upcoming-Oig-Report-Likely-Trigger-Second-Special-Counsel-Comey-Lynch-And-Clinton

· Nearly 50% Of Illegal-Aliens-In State Prison Are Sex Offenders

ARIZONA

· GOP Faces Brutal Arizona Primary Fight

· Initiative-Backed-Phoenix-Councilman-DiCiccio-Aims-Tackle-City-Pension-Debt/

· Governor-Doug-Ducey- Proposal $10-Billion-Budget/

· Martha-McSally Says-Grow-Pair-Ovaries, Gop-Campaign-Video /

· Franks-Seat-Election-Cost-$3.5M, Lawmakers-Offer-$2.5M/

· Joe-Arpaio-Would Be Oldest-Elected-Freshman-Senator-in US-History/

· Arpaio-On-Trump: I-Support-Him-Regardless-Of-What-He-Says/

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Ambitions-Began-Before-Summer-2017/

· Martha-McSally-Announces For Arizona-Candidate-US-Senate/

· Split-Up-The-Ninth-Circuit But-Not-Because-Its-Liberal-

· Black-Activist-Explains-African-Americans-Much-Better-Trump-Obama/

· Someone-Lit-Trump-Hotel-Saturday-Night-With Poop-Emojis, Big-Lie-

· Politics, From Trump To Arpaio . . . Leftists’ Sanctuaries Aid Lawbreakers, But Traditionalists Left Unprotected

· The Fake Two Degree Political Limit On Global Warming

· Arizona Has Just 21 Foster Families For Refugee Children

· Dianne’s Crazy Cold: Sunday’s Comic

· Durbin’s Sh*t Show: Sunday’s Comic

· McSally Off To A Flying Start: Sunday’s Comic

· Jury Scammer Takes Another Victim In Prescott

· Ex-Postal-Worker-Admits-He-Burned-20-Tubs-Of-Mail/

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Trump-In Excellent Health, According To Medical-Exam/

· Black-Activist-Explains-African-Americans-Much-Better-Trump-Obama/

· Reporter-Faces The Wrath-Of Mattis After Asking If He Read Anti-Trump Book/

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Flashback-That-Time-Dick-Durbin-Made-Up-A-Story-About-A-GOP-Leader-Insulting-Obama

· Dick-Durbin-Has-History-Lying-About-Private-White-House Meetings

· Flake-Disputes-Trumps-Denial-Vulgar-Comment-Says-He-Heard-Before-Became-Public/

· GOP-Senator: Gross-Misrepresentation-Of-Trumps-Remarks/

· Sens-Cotton & Perdue-Recall-Meeting, Insist-Trump-Didnt-Say-Sh* Thole/

SCANDALS/SEXUAL HARASSMENT

· LAPD Opens Sexual Assault Investigation Into Steven Seagal

CLINTON’S

· Bill-Clinton-Swears-Foundation-Funds-Didn’t-Pay-For Chelsea’s-Wedding, Wikileaks-Offers-Brutal-Correction-

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Condolences To The Family Of Fountain Hills Republican Activist Arlie Denomme who has passed away. She was a former board member, the 2012 Republican of the Year awardee, community activist and wife of current board member Harold Denomme. Service details are not available at post time.

Tidbits: The rental fee has gone from $3K to $7K for the venue site for the Maricopa County Republican mandatory meeting. Years back PCs passed the hat to help collect funds to over the rental – that’s no longer possible -- so they passed out envelopes for donations as donors must now fill out their name, occupation, etc. according to one of the PCs who has worked the event for a number of years. LD23 PC Shelia Muelhing had so many candidates and vendors that she brought in just short $1K of covering the total cost. Now that was some under taking!

See MCRC 2018 Mandatory Meeting Highlights at2018 mandatory mtg

View The Speeches of the newly elected MALs (2 min. each):

· Janell Soyster Bucholdt

· Tristan Manos

· Johnny Melton

· Joe Neglia

· Monica Yelin

LD24 Will Not Hold its regularly scheduled Jan 18 meeting due to the January mandatory meeting. LD24 will meet again on Thur., Feb 15 at AZGOP HQ, 3501 N 24^th St in Phoenix., according to Chairman Barry Wong. LD24 will have at least one table reserved for the Jan 26 AZGOP Chairman’s Award Dinner scheduled at the CambyHotel, (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 2401 E Camelback in Phoenix. $60 per person. Reservations to Wong at barry@barrwong.com

Yesterday, Actor/Author Steven Seagal, was interviewed for 90 minutes on the Alex Jones Show about Russian American relations, how dark money funding has been used to buy allegations against President Trump and "The Way Of The Shadow Wolves," the book he co-authored with former AZGOP Chairman Tom Morrissey. See interview at steven-seagal-refutes-sexual-assault claim: MSM refuses to air

Chris Brant has been elected to the Fountain Hills Republican Club Board to fill the vacated position of 2nd Vice President and Membership Chair. Brant reminds members that 2018 dues are due. $20 for individuals or $30 for families.

Nominations for theFountain Hills Republican of the Year are now being accepted. Please forward nominations to 2nd Vice President/membership Chair Chris Brant at chrisppbrant@gmail.com.

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

Candidates Wanting To Participate in the Sun City West Republican Club Candidate Forums should contact coordinator Clair Van Steenwyk at 623-322-9979 or emailvanscrossroads1@gmail.com,

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Arizona for Life - Arizona Life Coalition March & Rally scheduled Sat., Jan 29 in downtown Phoenix. Gather at 11 AM. March begins at 11:30 AM at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza (2nd Ave. & Washington). Rally at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park from 12:30-2 PM. This will be a family-friendly event with live music, entertainment, food available at the march launch site, and inspiring speakers, including international pro-life advocates Pam Tebow and Stephanie Gray. Volunteer contact: President Loraine Pelligreno president@azfrw.com

LD4 Republicans are having their second annual firearms fundraiser. Last year they gave away a Ruger 10-22, engraved in honor of the 225^th Anniversary of the Second Amendment. This year, the prize is a Trump .45. You can see it at AZ Firearms, 215 E Western Ave, Avondale, AZ. This Is A One-Of-A-Kind Must Have For The Serious Collector Or Fan Of Our President. Chances are only $10 each, or 3 chances for $25. Checks payable to LD4 Republicans, PO Box 134, Buckeye, AZ 85326 and we'll mail back your stubs. We'll have a table at the county meeting where you can buy more tickets. Richard Hopkinshopkins4az@gmail.com

Want to work elections? Got a passion for registering voter? s The Maricopa County Elections Department is offering limited free orientation sessions at the Maricopa County Tabulation/Election Center, 510 S 3^rd Ave., in Phoenix. Free registration. View MapView MapTop of Form Get an introduction to the many ways of becoming a part of Elections in Maricopa County. All opportunities require you to be registered to vote in Maricopa County. There are four tracks available, including volunteering as a Deputy Registrar. Volunteer Deputy Registrars train to register voters across Maricopa County. We will explain each track and its requirements and give you an opportunity to meet the Recorder to have any of your questions answered. Parking: You can park anywhere in the lot at MCTEC after 5pm or on weekends. Register to vote here: evoter/register Attendance is limited. RSVP Today. Those on the inside note this is being run by Dem Recorder Adrian Fontes and that the GOP needs to get Republicans signed up ASAP.

AZRRT CALL TO ACTION By Jose Borrajerowww.azpeopleslobbyist.comjoseb4538@gmail.com

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

Activist Diane Ortiz-Parsons: Thank you for the accolades regarding the handling of Credentials and the mentioning of my husband, Steve singing the National Anthem. I have been a part of the MCR meeting for the last 13 out of the last 18 years. I want all of your readers to know Lisa Gray assembled the best team I could imagine. Cindy Casaus provided an assortment of food for all the volunteers. Cathy Schwanke chaired the volunteers and assembling of the packets. Jeni White not only trained the proxy checkers, but she also wrote a program that streamlined the process. Folks said Jerry Clingman organized the smoothest parking lot transition. Kay Reardon was my right hand with credentials. Sheila Muehling chaired the most substantial number of candidate/ vendors of any meeting, I have ever attended and was close to paying for this event through those vendors. Ian Murray presided over the electronic voting saving us a lot of money not ordering ballots or hiring the county recorder's office to oversee the election. Barry Wong and Eileen Mueller spent countless hours on resolutions and bylaws respectively; the TARs and YR's helped organize the food trucks and helped whenever needed. When I asked for extra volunteers LD's 12, 17 and 18 came through. The setting up and taking down of the area went exceptionally well. There were over 100 PC's helping to make this meeting successful together with LD Chairmen, and all the MCR Leadership. Whether you or others think you are a Constitutionalist, Moderate, Centrist, ALRA, ASRA, Patriots, Establishment, Libertarian, Conservative, we worked together to have the best run meeting I have personally witnessed in 30 years! Congratulations to Chairman Chris Herring. May we continue to work together as Republicans to keep Arizona Red in 2018. Editor’s Note: Thank you for providing a run down on the various committee chairs. Again, thank you to all the hard working volunteers. -ft

Yavapai County PC Rose Sperry to Randy Miller:"Randy, I too have stood up and tried to hold accountable those that are serving us contrary to what we elected them to do. And it hasn’t gone well for me either. There’s just no better way to put this: Our party has a problem. It has been infiltrated and hijacked by an ever-growing number of people posing as Republicans. Since their principles are diametrically opposed to republicanism, we have no recourse other than to conclude that they have infiltrated us deliberately, in order to neutralize the effect of any constitutional conservative's effort. Their purpose, revealed in their every speech and action, is to silence conservatives—apparently by whatever means necessary. And if that means voting you out of a position that’s what they will do. The fact all “genuine” constitutional conservatives must face is that RINOs have succeeded in infiltrating our party, in great measure by using our best qualities against us and by demeaning us at every turn in their private meetings. As RINOS, they know that conservatives care about doing the right thing. That is why so many RINO and Progressive talking points stress things like “That’s not who we ARE!” They are appealing to perhaps the key element in our natures, that we want to be good, we want to do right, we don’t want to harm anyone, or offend, or slight anyone. They use this against us by accusing us of doing the opposite! Always, the purpose is to get us to silence our own message, our principles and values, and any chance we might have of overthrowing their unjust domination of our party.

Every day we see the elite Rinos in our meetings being portrayed as the Best of the Best by those other Republican PC’s in Name Only. But far be it from them to investigate how these people earned their “respectability” status. Never will they go there because it may point out their failure to recognize that they’ve been duped! Sort of like the Democrats that know they’ve voted for the wrong candidate, but damn if they’ll admit. It’s easier to go along to get along rather than to eat Crow! It's gotten to the point where the grassroots are beginning to repeat Hillary Clinton’s shameful phrase, “At this point, what difference does it make.” But, we will hang tight and remain committed because with Patriots defeat is not an option."

Maricopa County Republican Committee two-Term past Chairman Rob Haney - a strong supporter of Joe Arpaio as sheriff, but told The Wanderer on January 10 that he is “very disappointed” by Arpaio’s entry into the senate race. Haney supports Ward. “Arpaio is prone to political missteps when he ventures outside of his law-enforcement role,” Haney said. “In the 2002 Arizona gubernatorial race, he shocked the Republican base when, in a television commercial, he ‘endorsed’ far-left, liberal Democrat Janet Napolitano, who was running against pro-life former Republican U.S. Cong. Matt Salmon. Arpaio claimed he was only defending Napolitano against false charges from a third candidate, but many Republicans saw Arpaio’s claim as a distinction without a difference since he did not endorse Salmon. Salmon lost by a squeaker and, to this day, many Republicans hold Arpaio responsible for the loss.” Haney said.
“In the 2014 gubernatorial race, Arpaio endorsed then-Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey, who is a strong backer of Sen. John McCain. Arpaio had informed former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, who was also running, that he was not endorsing anyone in the race. Arpaio then endorsed Ducey,” Haney continued, adding: “Thomas had worked closely with Arpaio to attack the illegal-alien invasion in Arizona. Thomas supporters saw this as a betrayal in the fight against the alien invasion since the establishment and their Arizona Bar Association legal allies attacked Thomas in the same manner they had Arpaio. The establishment destroyed both of these fighters against the alien invasion and taught all politicians that they had better not oppose the invasion or they would suffer the same consequence. No politician in Arizona has picked up the battle flag to challenge the invasion since,” Haney said. “Arpaio now will fill the spoiler role as so many Republicans have done in past races. He will split the conservative vote with Ward and give McCain supporter Martha McSally a clear path to winning the Republican primary. He has taken the wind from the sails of the Ward campaign and all of the publicity that might have gone to Ward will now focus on Arpaio. If Arpaio wins, he will be 86 years old when he takes office. Would we have a senator we could look forward to supporting in future elections to hold the seat? Very unlikely,” Haney said. See Politics, From Trump To Arpaio . . . Leftists’ Sanctuaries Aid Lawbreakers, But Traditionalists Left Unprotected

Tom Morrissey, Past Chairman AZGOP: Kris and I visited LD14 in Benson on Saturday and as demonstrated in the other areas of the state where I have spoken before Constitutional Conservative gatherings -- there is growing dissatisfaction with the Establishment in OUR party. And, there was a tremendous enthusiasm and awareness of the truth present, which is obvious with all the groups we've had the pleasure of visiting with, so far. Senator Gail Griffin also spoke to the enthusiastic audience of patriots who were very receptive to what she had to say. I will be speaking to the Colorado River Tea Party in Yuma this week. I enjoy traveling around our great state once again and being able to talk about Steven Seagal and my new novel "The Way Of The Shadow Wolves".

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Incumbent Supt of Public Instruction: It’s hard to believe it is 2018 already but what better way to kick-off the year than with Saturday’s MCRC meeting. It was another great day for Republicans! I always enjoy these meetings and the opportunity to catch up with long-time friends and to meet new PCs – thanks for stopping by our table to say “hello!” Thanks to the MCRC Executive team and all the volunteers who made the day a success. Congratulations to those elected as Members-at-Large. Thanks to those who have served us in that position over the past few years. Also, to my volunteers on Saturday – I couldn’t do it without your help and support!! It is an honor to serve you as Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. In my opinion, there is nothing we do as a state that is more important that educating our youth. Not merely to make them worker bees or college applicants but rather to make them successful citizens of our state and nation; to protect and perpetuate our great republic! As we kick-off campaign season 2018, I deeply and humbly appreciate the support I have received over the past three years and look forward to continuing to serve you. Please visit www.DianeDouglas.comElectDianeDouglas@cox.net623- 428-9756

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Yavapai County Republican Women will meet at 5:30pm., Jan 22 at Stoneridge GolfCourse and Restaurant, 1601 N Bluff Top Drive in Prescott Valley. Region 1 Director Joann Harris will install the new officer. A report will be heard on the Yavapai County Jail Tax. Contact Myran Liebermann, Secretary

Dr. Bob Branch, Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, is scheduled to speak to the Sun City Republican Club at 7 pm, Jan 16 in the Sundial Rec. Center East Hall, 14801 N. 103rd ‘Ave., Sun City 85351

The Fountain Hills Republican Club will hold a “red and green after-Christmas elephant auction” fundraiser during the 9 am., Sat., Jan 20 meeting in the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills. Doesn’t required Christmas wrapping. Bidding begins at $1. Contact Sec Boe James at FHRepublican@gmail.com

The Az Federation of Republican Women’s Board of Directors Winter Meeting (open to all) will be held Sat., Feb 9 in the Radisson Suites Tucson, 6555 E Speedway Blvd in Tucson. REGISTRATION FORM HERE

Supt of Public Instruction Bob Branch’s ‘Team Branch’ was among the candidate tables on display at the Maricopa County Republican mandatory meeting on Saturday in Phoenix. Team members, left to right, Sue Goodchild, Adell Branch, Royce Jenkins and Paul Lee.

THIS WEEK

JAN 16

JAN 17

JAN 18

The Colorado River Tea Party – Yuma will host author Tom Morrissey at 6 pm., Thurs., Jan 18 at the Community Christian Church, 6480 E Hwy 95. Chairman Sally Kizer 928-210-1219.

Fountain Hills Az Tea Party. (3rd Thursday - January 18) 6:30 PM, Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center, 16000 E Palisades Blvd. (Palisades Blvd. & Golden Eagle Blvd.): This month's meeting on Thursday, January 18 will address the state legislative session with LD23 State Senator John Kavanagh, State Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, & State Rep. Jay Lawrence. They will provide a preview of upcoming issues in the state legislature. As always, there will be ample opportunity for Q&A. Admission is free; donations welcome. Richard Rutkowskicontact@fhteaparty.us or www.fhteaparty.us

LD24 Will Not Hold its regularly scheduled Jan 18 meeting due to the January mandatory meeting. LD24 will meet again on Thur., Feb 15 at AZGOP HQ, 3501 N 24^th St in Phoenix., according to Chairman Barry Wong. LD24 will have at least one table reserved for the Jan 26 AZGOP Chairman’s Award Dinner scheduled at the CambyHotel, (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 2401 E Camelback in Phoenix. $60 per person. Reservations to Wong at barry@barrwong.com

Jan 20

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Jan 20 Arizona Life Rally this year.Volunteers should contact president@azfrw.com

The Cobre Valley Republican Club will meet at 9:30 am., Jan 20 at the Miami Public Library, 282 Adonis St., in Miami. Contact: Judy Alexander, President 928-701-2195 cobrevalleyrc@gmail.com

SEEING RED AZ

· Fake-McFlake-Tries-To-Paint-Pres-Trump-As-Stalin/

· AZ-MC-GOP-Turns-Out-In-Force-Prior-To-Midterms/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Video President Trump Delivers the Weekly Address Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

· Walmart Closing 63 Sam's Club Stores

· False-Missile-Alert-Shakes-Hawaii.

· Birthright-Citizenship-Is-Biggest Problem In Immigration Policy/

· Two-Illegal-Aliens-Having-Baby-Shouldn’t Make Baby A US Citizen/

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· A View Of The Watchamecallums Republicans Meeting, Election Results

· Inspector General’s Report Stunning News–

· Pew: US Media Bias Ranks Worst In The World

· NM Congressman Steve Pearce Report Card 2017

· AZGOP "Party Of Inclusion" Exposed As RINO Party Of Exclusion (Once Again)

NEWS LINKS

· Las Vegas Shooting Update: Unsealed Court Docs Leave Us With More Questions Than Answers

· State Dept Recommends Making Funeral Plans Before Traveling To N. Korea

· Millions Of Dead And Illegal Voters Discovered In Key Swing State

· Official Defends Trump Voter Fraud Problem

· Trump Voter: I Saw 'Buses' Of Illegal Voters

· Illegal Alien Voted 5 Times - Caught Red-Handed, Mexican Citizen Sentenced For Illegal Voting

· Gop Leaders Face Most Difficult Shutdown Deadline Yet

· Trump: ‘Daca Is Probably Dead’ – The Price Dem’s Pay For Chasing Distractions

· The-Employee-Who-Sent-False-Missile-Alarm-In-Hawaii-Was-Not-Fired-Just-Temporarily-Reassigned/

· Pop Singer Seal Blasts Oprah In Meme Over Harvey Weinstein Scandal: “You’ve Been Part Of The Problem For Decades”

· L.A. Times Publishes Admission California Is The Poverty State

· Liberal Canada Doesn’t Want America’s Immigrants!

· Worst Flu Epidemic In Years Sweeps Across Us - More Than 100 Dead

· 13-Children-Found-Shackled-To-Beds-Parents-Arrested-Video/

ARIZONA

· Sen. John Mccain AGAIN Joins Arms With Liberals As He Takes Trump Bashing To New Low

· A View Of The Watchamecallums Republicans Meeting, Election Results

· Riggs Bashes Republican Grassroots Group, Alleges Bias

· Biggest Winners-In Arizona-Governor-Ducey-Budget-Proposal

· Tempe To Vote On Anti-Border-Wall-Resolution

· Martha-McSallys-Tucson-Based-District-Now-Seen-By Some As Leaning-Democrats/

· Officials’-Text-Messages-Are Public-Records, But-Lawmaker-Wants-Make-Them-Secret/

· Governor-Doug-Ducey-Budget-Proposal; Biggest In State History /

· Leaders, Activists Weigh-In On Ducey Education Proposal

· Great-Wolf-Lodge-Phoenix-Arizona-Indoor-Water-Park/

· Pressure Forces ADOT To Exclude Plan To Close 80-Mile Stretch Of US 191

· 5-Fixes-Arizona-Health-Officials-Want-Reduce-Opioid-Deaths/

· Democrats Determined To Clear The Field For Kirkpatrick

· Gutierrez Resigns From Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board

· Marijuana Farms Expose Spotted Owls To Rat Poison

· Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Peeping Into Flagstaff High School

· Three New Specialty License Plates Out

· Response To Fears Of Chain Migration

· Sahuarita Police Recognized For Service

· Fate-Of-Mining-Camp-Restaurant-In-Apache-Junction-Still-Up-In-The-Air

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Former Mexican President Attacks Trump, ‘No Authority Over Immigration’ – Then Trump Took Over And Said This Shocking Truth

· Democrats-Don’t-Want-You-To-Know -Trump-Just-Got-A-Huge-Award-From-A-Foreign-Country-For-Being-Awesome/

· Dems-Blast-Trump-As-Racist-Truth-Is-Trump-Support-Among-Blacks-Has-Doubled-Since-2016/

· Ivana-Trump: ‘Trump’s-Not-Racist-But-He-Is-A-Stable-Genius’/

· Rand Paul Defended Trump As A Compassionate, Generous Person On Meet The Press

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Trump's "Sh*Thole" Remarks Based On Hearsay From Known Liar Dick Durbin

· Lindsey Graham Wants GOP To Betray Trump Voters

VOTER FRAUD

· Millions Of Dead And Illegal Voters Discovered In Key Swing State

· Official Defends Trump Voter Fraud Proble

· Trump Voter: I Saw 'Buses' Of Illegal Voters

· Illegal Alien Voted 5 Times - Caughat Red-Handed, Mexican Citizne Sentenced For Illegal Voting

SCANDALS/SEXUAL HARASSMENT

· Steven-Seagal-Refutes-Sexual-Assault-Claim; Msm-Refuses-To-Air

TREY GOWDY

· Trey-Gowdy-Steps-Down-From-House-Ethics-Committee/

FBI, ICE, CIA/DOJ

· DOJ Announces Another Conviction From Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown In US History

MILITARY/VETERANS

· Afghan Insurgents Lure Us Military Into A Meeting, Us-Led Coalition Responds With Airstrike

· Veteran-Suing-Connecticut-VA-Hospital-Over-Scalpel-Left-Inside-His-Body

WAR ON WOMEN

· Muslim Woman: "Anyone Who Doesn’t Understand That Living Conditions Under Islam Are Intolerable Is Simply Blind To Reality"

CLINTON’S

· NYC Haitian Community Protest ‘Crooked Clintons’ On 8th Anniversary Of Earthquake, Ask ‘Where’s The Money?’

EDUCATION

· Report-Why-Many-College-Students-Are-Dropping-Out

INTERNATIONAL

· The-High-Cost-Of-Mass-Immigration-Historic-Church-Bulldozed-For-Islamic-Mosque/

· Ex-Muslim Catholics To Pope Francis: “Naiveté In The Face Of Islam Is Suicidal And Very Dangerous”

· Vatican Decries “Obsession With Borders And National Security To Detriment Of Rights And Dignity Of Refugees”

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

LD22 Conducted A CD8 Candidate’s Forum Monday evening that has stirred up Sheriff Richard Mack’s campaign camp because Mack, who gathered the second largest number of signatures to get on the CD8 election ballot, was not allowed to participate. A press release from Mack’s campaign manager Howie Morgan, reads: “Despite Secretary of State Michele Reagan certifying 12 Republican candidates for the Special Election to replace Congressman Trent Franks in the 8^th Congressional District, Republican Party elites have refused to allow the majority of the candidates onto the stage of a forum tonight in Peoria. Among those who have been denied the opportunity to be on stage is Sheriff Richard Mack, a nationally known conservative icon who won a US Supreme Court case against President Clinton over the Brady Gun Bill. Mack had the second highest number of signatures certified by the Secretary of State to be on the February 27 ballot. Sheriff Richard Mack stated,“It is outrageous that the political elite of the Republican Party still doesn’t understand why we in the grassroots cannot trust them to treat us with basic fairness. We are supposed to be the political party that is against picking winners and losers, but the Establishment just can’t help themselves. Only their crony friends with massive donors are allowed to play in what they always think is their own sandbox. Long before I was elected Sheriff, I fought to protect the Constitution from those who would seek to usurp it,” Mack continued. “I realize the political elite want to rig the system, but like President Trump we in Arizona have to ‘drain the swamp’ in the GOP as well.”Since that landmark Supreme Court ruling Mack has written six books and appeared at over 120 conservative political rallies nationwide. He has stood against the incursions of the Federal Government and has fought for civil rights from Hawaii to Bangor, Maine. He is the Founder and President of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) and is on the Oath Keepers Board of Directors, according to Morgan. Contact Morgan at info@SheriffRichardMack.comto schedule a presentation by Mack.

Responding to Briefs questions, Monday night LD22 Chair Rae Chornenky wrote “…Indeed, there is a great deal of conflicting information being distributed about the candidate forum hosted by Legislative District 22 tonight in conjunction with other CD 8 LDs. Unfortunately, unfounded allegations, as well as allegations based upon inaccuracies are also being leveled. In response to your questions … not all CD 8 candidates certified by the Secretary of State to appear on the special election primary ballot were invited to participate. Initial invitations were extended to Phil Lovas, Debbie Lesko and Steve Montenegro. Later, requests asking for responses of candidates Clair Van Steenwyk and Richard Mack as to whether they would be interested in participating were sent. There was no checklist of criteria applied in the selection of which candidates received an invitation. Neither initial invitations to candidates nor later requests for the two candidate responses (one candidate was contacted twice asking for a response) contained references to deadlines.”

Candidates Qualified For The CD8 Ballot: www.Arizona.Vote/CongressionalDistrict8

· Chad Allen

· ~~Kevin Cavanaugh– withdrawn~~

· Brenden Dilley

· Stephen Dolgos

· Debbie Lesko

· David Lien

· Phil Lovas

· Richard Mack

· Steve Montenegro

· Bob Stump

· Christopher Sylvester

· Clair Van Steenwyk

· Mark Yates

See MCRC 2018 Mandatory Meeting Highlights at 2018 mandatory mtg

View The Speeches of the newly elected MALs (2 min. each):

· Janell Soyster Bucholdt

· Tristan Manos

· Johnny Melton

· Joe Neglia

· Monica Yelin

Final Credentials Committee Report for the Jan 13 MCR Mandatory Mtg

LD In Person Proxy Total

1 25 47 72

4 23 18 41

12 62 43 105

13 23 35 58

15 55 31 86

16 23 18 41

17 51 56 107

18 66 41 107

19 7 15 22

20 46 16 62

21 41 23 64

22 71 34 105

23 107 74 181

24 33 11 44

25 42 21 63

26 22 13 35

27 11 11 22

28 77 95 172

29 9 1 10

30 29 21 50

Totals 823 624 1447

LD24 Will Not Hold its regularly scheduled Jan 18 meeting due to the January mandatory meeting. LD24 will meet again on Thur., Feb 15 at AZGOP HQ, 3501 N 24^th St in Phoenix., according to Chairman Barry Wong. LD24 will have at least one table reserved for the Jan 26 AZGOP Chairman’s Award Dinner scheduled at the CambyHotel, (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 2401 E Camelback in Phoenix. $60 per person. Reservations to Wong at barry@barrwong.com

Nominations for theFountain Hills Republican of the Year are now being accepted. Please forward nominations to 2nd Vice President/membership Chair Chris Brant at chrisppbrant@gmail.com.

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

Candidates Wanting To Participate in the Sun City West Republican Club Candidate Forums should contact coordinator Clair Van Steenwyk at 623-322-9979 or emailvanscrossroads1@gmail.com,

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

Activist Francine Romesburg: LD22 Chairman Rae Chornenky‘invited’ five candidates to speak at the ‘so-called’ CD8 Candidate Forum but 7 CD8 candidates were disenfranchised. 13 candidates qualified; one dropped out leaving 12 candidates on the Feb 27 Primary Ballot. As in past GOP candidate events, the GOP game of ‘inviting’ only Establishment Candidates was played.

Monday, Jan 8, I emailed our LD20 Chair asking who was in charge of inviting candidates. My Chair gave Chornenky my email address. Rae emailed me that she couldn’t find Richard Mack’s contact info necessary to invite him. I immediately replied with Richard Mack’s contact info – no ‘deadline’ date given. I received a reply from Rae thanking me for the info. Candidate petition signatures deadline was 5 pm., Wed., Jan 10 at Sec of State office. Richard qualified to be on ballot for CD 8.

Fri., Jan. 12, I spoke with Richard; asked if he received invite from Rae yet. He hadn’t. I emailed Rae that Richard hadn’t received invite yet. Let her know Richard and I were looking forward to Forum. Richard Mack’s Campaign Manager emailed Rae that Richard would love to attend the Forum. Rae replied she disagreed with my statement of Richard not being invited yet. My email to Rae said I spoke with Richard who said he hadn’t been invited yet. Confusing? Made no sense to me. Richard, his campaign manager, other campaign workers were copied on all my emails. Rae didn’t copy any of us. She apparently misunderstood a previous email. No further response from Rae. Richard emailed Rae that he would love to attend. Richard received an email from Rae that she can’t provide him the opportunity to speak because his info wasn’t received on time/only room for 5 candidates. (there was room)

Richard called a LD22 Candidate. That candidate was unaware of the Forum. Appears Rae only contacted 5 specific candidates. Her claim of not enough room begs the question ‘what if Richard or other candidates got their info in on time. Would there be enough room for all of them to speak? Why didn’t she contact Secretary of State for names of qualified candidates on the ballot before ‘inviting’ anyone to speak at the Forum? In my opinion this is a complete misrepresentation of this Candidate Forum. All candidates were not represented or afforded opportunity to speak on issues. GOP pulling old Democrat tactics- ensure only establishment candidates are heard.

Jim Raschke to Randy Miller: I think it's perfect! Amen. See Miller commentary . 1-15-18-briefs

PCRC D7 Chairman Christina Dumal, DVM: I noticed that Karen Thomas stated that Kevin Cavanaugh lived in Florence which was CD01 1-13-18 Briefs Indeed Florence is split between CD01 and CD04 however Kevin has stated that he and his wife live in Anthem. Yes there is an Anthem in Florence AZ. Anthem is in CD04. On his twitter account Kevin has listed Coolidge AZ as his location. Coolidge is CD01. The only listing for this particular name, Kevin Francis Cavanaugh, in the Pinal County voting records is listed as residing in the San Tan Valley, but it is unknown if this is the same Cavanaugh. When questioned about the discrepancies, he would not address them. Integrity about residency should matter to everyone. Editor’s Note: According to the Secretary of State’s office candidate Kevin Cavanaugh has withdrawn from the race. See www.Arizona.Vote/CongressionalDistrict8 to keep up with the race.

Bruce M Piepho PC and State Committeeman: Maricopa county LDs appear to like the use of proxies. Maricopa County Republicansreporting re: Mandatory meeting 1/13/2018. Final Credentials Report

LD In Person Proxy Total

1 25 47 72

4 23 18 41

12 62 43 105

13 23 35 58

15 55 31 86

16 23 18 41

17 51 56 107

18 66 41 107

19 7 15 22

20 46 16 62

21 41 23 64

22 71 34 105

23 107 74 181

24 33 11 44

25 42 21 63

26 22 13 35

27 11 11 22

28 77 95 172

29 9 1 10

30 29 21 50

Totals 823 624 1447 There should be a door prize for proxy usage!

Activist Lori Deluca: The Tempe City Council meets Thursday to vote on fighting Trump and the border wall...Wait.... what? tempe-vote-anti-border-wall-resolution-joining-other-arizona-cities-opposition/

Yep, you read that right....while our crime goes up, bulk trash lines the alley’s and Tempe fails their water test, our City Council is hard at work opposing The Paris Climate Agreement, federal immigration law and now....the border wall...yes, they are fighting the border wall. The wall resolution is totally out of line for a City Council and that is coming from me, an animal activist, vegetarian and someone who spends every extra dollar and every waking minute taking care of rescue animals. They are currently gathering signatures from supporters so that they can show how many people don't want that wall so they can vote on it Thursday. Not sure what the exact purpose is, other than helping ignite the flames so they can add names to their databases for the inevitable mass wall protests. In the past year, City of Tempe's mayor Mark Mitchell has sent official statements, on City letterhead, opposing various Trump administration policies. Point being, this is not their jobs.They were voted in to represent residents on CITY issues, not federal ones. I will be attending the meeting Thursday and I encourage other to as well .If you would like to email me a letter or statement to bring, please do. In addition, if you would like the PDF of the full resolution with background, I can email it to you. Email me at: dtberkley@cox.net And, please phone blast the following council members who voted to move this to a vote Thursday. The number to reach them all is 480-350-8110 - Mayor Mark Mitchell, Robin Arredondo Savage, Joel Navarro, Randy Keating, David Schapira, Lauren Kuby, Kolby Granville (voted no). Link to collecting signatures in favor of stopping the Tempe: Join the Fight to Stop Trump's Border Wall

LD23 Pat Shaler: I am forwarding this to the Conservatives I know to complete this survey, if interested. The part I liked is that after the multiple choice stuff there is a place to enter text, to tell Tea Party Patriots, national, what your opinion is about the immigration issue. I’m tired of the over simplified “amnesty” v. “no amnesty” platitudes - and I believe that the immigration issue is far more complex than can be handled by bumper stickers. I know, from experience, that TPP reads these and takes them seriously, as do Congressional offices, and it is important that they hear from “the silent majority” and not just the loudest minority. I apologize in advance if I am imposing on any of you by sending this. That is not my intent. And, I am not presuming on your responses. My intent to help to get intelligent voices heard above the din. Personally I support a path to citizenship for DACA applicants in good standing, so I do not agree with the current TPP position. That is why it is important that our voices be heard - so they do not presume that we all sing from the same hymnal.

Zack Taylor, Chairman, www.NAFBPO.org: What the political and social situation in Mexico brings to the United States is rarely talked about and when such information is available the reader has to dissect out what is important to understand the illegal drug situation inside the United States. This is one of those articles when read carefully brings to light why the war on drugs inside America has been woefully ineffective for so long. Son Of 'El Chapo' Guzman's Former Right-Hand Man Is Reportedly Talking To US Authorities, Could Be Trouble For Sinaloa Cartel Principally, that the cartels in Mexico still have and maintain their illegal drug distribution infrastructure in place inside the United States to bring the drugs from our external borders to the street level dealers in our cities. Without political protection extended to these distribution networks through Sanctuary City Policies inside the United States and lax interior enforcement of our Immigration Laws the cartels would have a much more difficult task in maintaining these distribution networks. The driving force fueling the illegal drug business is the pursuit of money and power. International drug smuggling in this case is organized crime and organized crime cannot exist without political protection on either side of our borders. DACA appears to have the potential to reinforce and expand this distribution network inside the United States. Track the uptick in the opioid deaths inside the United States and you will see that beginning in 2009 is where the sharp increase began and continues through 2016 which is as far as the updated graphs I have seen take us. To think and propose that increased treatment and counseling will solve this problem is deflecting the conversation away from a real solution and provides cover to the illegal drug business.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

The Arizona Origin Science Association (AzOSA) will meet at 7 pm., Jan 23 in the City of Payson Public Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd to hear Bruce Malone, former chemical engineer and patent holder for new products with Dow Chemical. His presentation is an overview of the strongest evidence for biblical creation from geology, biology, and astronomy. FREE to the public. Malone authored “Have You Considered Evidence Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.” See book review Gila Watch and Gilbert Watch.

AZRRT CALL TO ACTION By Jose Borrajerowww.azpeopleslobbyist.comjoseb4538@gmail.com

Immediate past AZGOP Chairman Robert Graham holds the Certificate of Excellence he received during the Jan 13 MCR meeting from AAARC State Chairman Rev Clyde Bowen for Graham’s ongoing support and encouragement for AAARC/AZGOP EPODS. Graham’s attractive daughter Faith proudly stands between Bowen and her father.

THIS WEEK

JAN 17

JAN 18

The Colorado River Tea Party – Yuma will host author Tom Morrissey at 6 pm., Thurs., Jan 18 at the Community Christian Church, 6480 E Hwy 95. Chairman Sally Kizer 928-210-1219.

Fountain Hills Az Tea Party will meet at 6:30 pm., Thur., Jan 18 in Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center, 16000 E Palisades Blvd. (Palisades Blvd. & Golden Eagle Blvd.) LD23 State Senator John Kavanagh, State Reps. Michelle Ugenti-Rita & Jay Lawrence will preview the upcoming issues in the state legislature, followed by Q&A. Free admission; donations welcome. Contact: Richard Rutkowskiwww.fhteaparty.us

Jan 20

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Jan 20 Arizona Life Rally this year.Volunteers should contact president@azfrw.com

The Fountain Hills Republican Club will meet at 9 am., Sat., Jan 20 at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive with LD23 Sen John Kavanagh and Reps Jay Lawrence and Michelle Urengti-Rita and Mayor Linda Kavanagh. There will also be a “red and green after-Christmas elephant auction” fundraiser. Christmas wrapping not required. Bidding starts at $1.Contact: Boe James at FHRepublican@gmail.com

The Cobre Valley Republican Club will meet at 9:30 am., Jan 20 at the Miami Public Library, 282 Adonis St., in Miami. Contact: Judy Alexander, President 928-701-2195 cobrevalleyrc@gmail.com

JAN 22

Jan 23

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

US Senate candidate Dr. Kelli Ward addressing Sen. Jeff Flake's scheduled speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, in which he plans to compare President Donald Trump to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin: "Sen. Jeff Flake is making the rounds on television to announce that he will deliver a speech this week comparing our sitting president to a brutal dictator who killed and imprisoned millions of his own people. It is unfortunate that the retiring senator from Arizona feels he must escalate his perpetual assault on President Trump's character to such a dangerous and indecent level. If Sen. Flake does follow through and delivers this shameful and offensive speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, it will be an utter embarrassment to Arizona and I will condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I call on all my fellow candidates running for his seat in Arizona to do the same."

Supt for Public Instruction Frank Riggs: Here's the truth about the federal government's involvement in K-12 education which is principally a responsibility of state and local government. State funding for K-12 schools is approximately $4.3 billion, the largest item in the state budget (43% of the General Fund). Federal taxpayer funding for K-12 education is targeted through "categorical" programs and is approximately $1.5 billion. Those programs are for the most disadvantaged segments of the student population: low-income students who qualify for the federal lunch program, students with learning disabilities, non (or limited)-English speaking students, and Native American students. Arizona receives funding to help public charter schools with their start-up and expansion costs. Communities that include federal lands receive "PILT" payments (Payments In Lieu of Taxes) to help offset the loss of property taxes due to non-taxable federal lands within their boundaries. Students living on military installations (or off-base military housing) or on Indian lands receive Impact Aid. Both the PILT payments and Impact Aid payments are targeted to local school districts in those communities.

I intend to work with the Trump Administration and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to return the responsibility, dollars and decision-making for K-12 education back to the states in a prudent manner. As a former Congressman and Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, I'm very familiar with the federal education programs and am prepared oversee that transition in Arizona. I'm the only candidate with an actual record of fighting to restore state and local control in K-12 education. As a member the House Appropriations Committee, I helped craft legislation reducing federal funding for K-12 education (and other federal programs) in an attempt to downsize and eventually eliminate the U.S. Dept. of Education. President Bill Clinton vetoed those bills leading to shutdowns of the federal government: shutdowns_of_1995 Unfortunately, we (the Republican majority in Congress) were unable to override Clinton's vetoes but we did force him to agree to four consecutive balanced budgets. I helped pass legislation through the House consolidating the 30+ federal education programs into a single block grant with the stipulation that 95 cents of every dollar had to be spent in the classroom (the Dollars to the Classroom Act). I was the author/sponsor of the HELP Scholarships bill (Helping Empower Low-Income Parents), converting the largest federal education program for K-12 education (Title 1) into scholarships for the neediest families. And I co-sponsored legislation to prohibit spending federal education funds on national testing long before Common Core. I offer a record of proven leadership based on my experience, not empty rhetoric. see www.riggsforaz.com

SEEING RED AZ

· Mlk-Day-Icon-Calvin-Goode-Isn’t-So-Iconic/Double standard exists: Calvin Goode made a mockery of MLK’s words when attempting to defeat a “white” woman based solely on her race

· Fake-McFlake-Tries-To-Paint-Pres-Trump-As-Stalin/

· AZ-MC-GOP-Turns-Out-In-Force-Prior-To-Midterms/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Video President Trump Delivers the Weekly Address Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

· Walmart Closing 63 Sam's Club Stores

· Birthright-Citizenship-Is-Biggest Problem In Immigration Policy/

· Two-Illegal-Aliens-Having-Baby-Shouldn’t Make Baby A US Citizen/

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· A View Of The Watchamecallums Republicans Meeting, Election Results

· Inspector General’s Report Stunning News–

· Pew: US Media Bias Ranks Worst In The World

· NM Congressman Steve Pearce Report Card 2017

· AZGOP "Party Of Inclusion" Exposed As RINO Party Of Exclusion (Once Again)

GilaWatchGilbert Watch

· Arizona Origin Science Association Meeting "Censored Science And The Bible"

· Have You Considered ‘Evidence Beyond A Reasonable Doubt’,

· Ancient Slingshot Was As Deadly As A .44 Magnum AndSlings And Stones.

· Double-Decade Dinosaur Disquiet

NEWS LINKS

· Freeloaders-Beware: Ky-First-State-To-Implement-Medicaid-Work-Requirements/

· How-Many-Hospitals-Has-The-NAACP-Founded?/

· Miracle Mile Deli’s Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

· Panic-Buttons-Rolling-Out-For-Hotel-Housekeepers-To-Combat-Sex-Assault

ARIZONA

· Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio Will Be Keynote Speaker At NV GOP Dinner

· Facing Fears: Iphone X’s New Facial Recognition Raises Concerns

· Arpaio-Sinema-And-More-Candidates-Vying-For-Sen-Jeff-Flakes-Seat

· Records-Show-State-Parks-Director-Sue-Black-Investigated-In 2015, Then-Given-Big-Raise/

· From Pima County To Punjab: Subtle Corruption Robs Residents Of Roads

· Proposed-Bill-Would-Speed-Up-HOA-Foreclosures-In-Arizona

· Social Media, Cable News Credited With Increased “Truth Decay”

· Why-Vacant-Montis-La-Casa-Vieja-Worries-Tempe-Leaders/

· Goldwater Institute Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Preserve Voters’ Free Expression

· Scottsdale-Superintendent-Decries-Fake-News-Amid-Ag-Spending-Investigation

· Travelers Warned Of Potential Measles Exposure At O’Hare International Airport

· How Do Snakes Move In A Straight Line?

· Weinzweig Appointed To Arizona Court Of Appeals

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Mlk’s Niece Sets Liberals Into Furious Rage, ‘Trump Is Not A Racist…[Those] Countries Are Indeed Hellholes’

· Sarah-Sanders-Epic-Response-To-Trump-Racism-Charge-Left-Everyone-Speechless/

· Trump-Orders-Cnn-Star-Jim-Acosta-To-Leave-Oval-Office-After-Reporter’s-Newest-Outburst.

· Sarah-Sanders-Gives-A-Sharply-Worded-Response-To-Question-About-Trumps-Mental-Fitness/

· White-House-Doctor-Trump-Scored-30-Out-Of-30-On-A-Cognitive-Exam-He-Requested/

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· This Democratic Senator Just Publicly Threatened To Punch President Trump In The Face!

· Nearly-All-Members-Of-National-Park-Service-Advisory-Panel-Resign-In-Frustration/

· Conservatives-Balk-At-GOP-Plan-To-Avert-Government-Shutdown/

REFUGEES

· A Refugee Is Literally Complaining That There Are ‘Too Many Laws’ In The Western World – WTF?!

ILLEGALS

· Tucker-Carlson-Mops-The-Floor-With-Illegal-Immigrant-Lawyer-Daca-Dems-Must-Be-Delusional/

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Memorial Mass For Former Fountain Hills GOP Activist Arlie Denomme will be held at 11 am., Fri, Jan 19, 2018 at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountain Hills, followed by a 1 pm., Celebration of Arlie’s Life at the American Legion, Post-58, 16837 Parkview Avenue in Fountain Hills. She passed away peacefully on Sun., Jan 14, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion, Post-58 Auxiliary, at the aforementioned address. Kindly write 'Arlie Memorial' on the memo line.

Former AZGOP Chairman Tom Morrissey will be a guest on retired New York Police Dept detective Lou Telano’s“Street Wise” Radio Show from New York on Sat., Jan 20, to discuss “The Way of the Shadow Wolves.” The TV series Starsky and Hutch was inspired by Telano. WGBB1240AM & 95.9FM - Live/Stream AM1240WGBB And “STREETWISEPRO.COM” Call in Number - 631 888-8811.

“The Way of the Shadow Wolves” co-author Tom Morrissey will be featured on the Russ Clark Show at 7 am., Fri, Jan 19 on KBLU in Yuma.

Two Videos Worth Watching: The Inconvenient Truth About The Democratic Party and A Progressive's Guide

Candidates Qualified For The CD8 Ballot: www.Arizona.Vote/CongressionalDistrict8 Voter Registration Deadline: January 29, 2018 @ 11:59 pm. .Early Voting: January 31, 2018

· Chad Allen

· ~~Kevin Cavanaugh– withdrawn~~

· Brenden Dilley

· Stephen Dolgos

· Debbie Lesko

· David Lien

· Phil Lovas

· Richard Mack

· Steve Montenegro

· Bob Stump

· Christopher Sylvester

· Clair Van Steenwyk

· Mark Yates

Canceled: LD24 Will Not Hold its regularly scheduled Jan 18 meeting due to the January mandatory meeting. LD24 will meet again on Thur., Feb 15 at AZGOP HQ, 3501 N 24^th St in Phoenix., according to Chairman Barry Wong. LD24 will have at least one table reserved for the Jan 26 AZGOP Chairman’s Award Dinner scheduled at the CambyHotel, (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 2401 E Camelback in Phoenix. $60 per person. Reservations to Wong at barry@barrwong.com

Nominations for theFountain Hills Republican of the Year are now being accepted. Please forward nominations to 2nd Vice President/membership Chair Chris Brant at chrisppbrant@gmail.com.

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

Candidates Wanting To Participate in the Sun City West Republican Club Candidate Forums should contact coordinator Clair Van Steenwyk at 623-322-9979 or emailvanscrossroads1@gmail.com,

The Fountain Hills Republican Club will feature candidates running for office at its Sat., March 17 meeting. For a candidate table contact VP/Program Chair Leona Johnston at ljohnstonfh@outlook.com. The meeting is FREE for attendees and candidates.

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

Linda Butler Of Tonapah: AHWATUKEE residents recently complained to the City about stinky odors in their neighborhood. They say it smells like a mixture of sewer, trash & sulfur (TV#5 12-27-17). An RV Park in DEER VALLEY complained about stench from a waste/compost business nearby. This business ultimately had their permit denied. The Tolleson Wastewater plant, that had less than 50 complaints in one year of operation, was shut down until their odor problems could be corrected. Tonopah has filed over 300 complaints within the past 3 years with no County action taken against the offending business. They may not be aware that Maricopa County Air Quality Dept (MCAQD) is in the process of changing an Air Quality Rule (Rule 320) that WILL ELIMINATE THE TERM ‘ODOR’ OR ‘GASEOUS ODOR’ FROM BEING A VIOLATION. The County will document your complaint, but won’t be required to enforce or punish the offending business. It will gut any ability for the public to complain about obnoxious or hazardous odors whether it’s from a sewage plant, compost waste business, dairy, or others.By removing these “odor” terms it allows businesses unlimited ability to emit stench, robbing the community of their right to enjoy their homes and property, not to mention the health issues of those dealing with respiratory problems and asthma. Arizona Statutes say regulations may be strengthened, but NOT made less stringent. Notify MCAQD that YOU DO NOT WANT THESE TERMS REMOVED from the current Rule 320. Contact MCAQD Director philmcneeley@mail.maricopa.gov or 602.506.6701 . Get involved! Attend the Board of Health meeting at 3 pm., Jan 22at 301 W. Jefferson . Review Rule 320 changes at www.Facebook.com/STOPPsavetonopah/. STOPP is dedicated to holding MCAQD accountable “…to provide clean air to Maricopa County residents and visitors so they can live, work and play in a healthy environment”. Contact Butler at 805-452-5450

Activist Lori Deluca: We are looking for petition signatures concerning the City Of Tempe Border Wall Resolution vote on this Thurs, Jan 18. iPetitions - Online petition - Free petitions They are actively collecting signatures from those in favor of this. This will be brought to the meeting and I will be speaking on this issue. Also, anyone can sign this since they seem to be making this a state and national issue themselves!!! Contact Lori at lorideluca@yahoo.com

Clair Van Steenwyk: In the 1-17-18-briefsSheriff Mack stated, “Only their crony friends with massive donors allowed to play in their own sandbox.” I'm no crony friend of GOP or special interest donors, lobbyists or career politicians. While running against Flake in 12 and Franks in 14 & 16, I was not invited, nor allowed to speak at several events & LD’s. Change could be made by PC's, not elites and career politicians.I didn't know invitations were sent in stages. I filed and afterwards I contacted the AP in NY, local AP called and got on 5 pm news, and Robo calls, which basically had excluded me from Robos calls promoting party favorites, so voters believe only they’re relevant.The Parties need proven followers promoted - you know who voted for bills like theNational Popular Vote, HB 2184 and SB 1469 removing AZ Supt. Authority, giving it to Ducy’s hand-picked BOE, and put PROP 123 on the ballot in a rigged system which didn't deliver teachers promised raises. While my opponents claim to be conservatives, maybe they are moderates as conservatives don't rob Peter to pay Paul and then say they want balanced budgets. DeWit opposed PROP 123 and told them so.Where are the $$$'s coming from supplying my 3 Opponents? I hope this issue is cleared up, however, as long those running have built in fan clubs that don’t really do the research on their votes - this type of behavior it will continue. Most people know Einstein’s definition of insanity; here’s a political twist. Keep voting for career politicians expecting a different result is political insanity, and if you think not, why is AZ still at the bottom of the barrel in education. The Gov. & Legislature have the real power to fix it, but don't want to rock the gravy train of those who profit from the broken model. You can’t pour gas into a Steam Engine expecting it to start, which is what we’re doing with an Out of Date Ed system top to bottom.President Trump stayed alive because of his $$$'s, and we' re glad he did, but the residual effect of that hasn't been demonstrated in removing Incumbents & career politicians in AZ. For anyone concerned, this puts our Republic at Risk. Contact Van Steenwyk at www.Vote4Van.com

LD-15 PC & CD-8 Resident George Moriarty: I read the Mack campaign press release on his campaign website. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a way to post comments there. Someone posted the same press release to Facebook, and it appeared on my timeline. Here’s how I responded and would have responded on Mack’s website had that been possible: Conveniently omitted from the news release is that Mack doesn't live in CD-8 and previously chased a congressional seat in Texas. I'm a grassroots conservative who lives in CD-8, and I'll never vote for a carpetbagger. Let Mack and his supporters set up a forum for carpetbaggers--there are at least three running for the same seat--and voters who are willing to consider their candidacies can attend. And, don't bother telling me there's no law that requires a candidate to reside in the district. I know that, and it's irrelevant. Finally, the main reason Mack is an author, rather than a career politician, is why he failed to win the elections. Updates:

Of the three carpetbaggers mentioned, one subsequently withdrew. That’s a great lead for others to follow.
Whining by children is unbecoming and unacceptable; whining by adults—a la the press release—is unforgivable.

Karen Thomas LD22: Our forum Monday night was well run and attended. To have 12 candidates participate would have made it impossible. Each candidate would have been able to answer about three questions in the time we were allowed for the use of the room. If other LDs want to have a forum and invite those they want, they should do so. Sheriff Mack is from Gilbert and is in CD5 and LD12. Although, by law, he is allowed to run in our CD, I feel he should run in CD5 where he is best able to serve those living in his CD and LD. He has a most impressive background and would be a strong contender for the CD5 seat. I think I speak for many in CD8 when I say that we want someone who lives in CD8 to represent us.

Zack Taylor, Chairman, www.NAFBPO.org: What the political and social situation in Mexico brings to the United States is rarely talked about and when such information is available the reader has to dissect out what is important to understand the illegal drug situation inside the United States. This is one of those articles when read carefully brings to light why the war on drugs inside America has been woefully ineffective for so long. Son Of 'El Chapo' Guzman's Former Right-Hand Man Is Reportedly Talking To US Authorities, Could Be Trouble For Sinaloa Cartel Principally, that the cartels in Mexico still have and maintain their illegal drug distribution infrastructure in place inside the United States to bring the drugs from our external borders to the street level dealers in our cities. Without political protection extended to these distribution networks through Sanctuary City Policies inside the United States and lax interior enforcement of our Immigration Laws the cartels would have a much more difficult task in maintaining these distribution networks. The driving force fueling the illegal drug business is the pursuit of money and power. International drug smuggling in this case is organized crime and organized crime cannot exist without political protection on either side of our borders. DACA appears to have the potential to reinforce and expand this distribution network inside the United States. Track the uptick in the opioid deaths inside the United States and you will see that beginning in 2009 is where the sharp increase began and continues through 2016 which is as far as the updated graphs I have seen take us. To think and propose that increased treatment and counseling will solve this problem is deflecting the conversation away from a real solution and provides cover to the illegal drug business.

LD23 Activist Nancy Plencner - Civics was one of my favorite subjects, is it even taught anymore? The Electoral College - short and sweet:We all need to understand the Electoral College. This piece was on the Internet and it does a wonderful job of explaining the rationale behind the college. I have had it explained many times, but never as clearly as this explanation. I do not care which party you are affiliated with, the logic for the Electoral College has never been explained so clearly. I never understood how much of the country had no voice, regarding their issues, without the College. In their infinite wisdom, the United States’ founders created the Electoral College to ensure the STATES were fairly represented. Why should one or two densely populated areas speak for the whole of the nation?

The following list of statistics has been making the rounds on the Internet. It should finally put an end to the argument as to why the Electoral College makes sense.

· There are 3,141 counties in the United States. Trump won 3,084 of them. Clinton won 57.

· There are 62 counties in New York State. Trump won 46 of them. Clinton won 16.

· Clinton won the popular vote by approx. 1.5 million votes.

· In the 5 counties that encompass NYC, (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Richmond & Queens) Clinton received well over 2 million more votes than Trump. Clinton won 4 of these counties; Trump won Richmond

· Therefore these 5 counties alone, more than accounted for Clinton winning the popular vote of the entire country.

· These 5 counties comprise 319 square miles. The United States is comprised of 3,797,000 square miles.

· When you have a country that encompasses almost 4 million square miles of territory, it would be ludicrous to even suggest that the vote of those who inhabit a mere 319 square miles should dictate the outcome of a national election.

· Large, densely populated Democrat cities (NYC, Chicago, LA, etc) DO NOT and SHOULD NOT speak for the rest of our country.

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Supt of Public Instruction candidate Dr Robert Branch: Frank Riggs is a California politician with California “bad” ideas! “More recess, less teaching” is Riggs’ “Big Solution” to Arizona’s failed education system! Riggs recently said, “We need more recess and P.E. in our schools… not more testing and seat time!” Really Riggs, more “recess” and “less teaching”? Arizona is ranked 47^th in the nation for quality of education, and over half of our students failed both the AzMERIT English and AzMERIT Math tests. Riggs, over 54% of our graduates cannot even pass the entrance exams to our own universities, and the amount of money that reaches the classroom and teachers’ pay is one of the lowest in America! Riggs’ “Big” solution, “More recess, less teaching!” What’s next Frank, comfort lamas and safe spaces?”

I am Dr. Bob Branch, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and I propose a different solution for Arizona’s failed education system, a solution that includes more education in STEM; more vocational training to include, but not limited to: technology, agriculture and veterinarian assistants; and apprenticeship programs with business and industry that lead to good paying jobs. My campaign is the only campaign that is addressing the issues of the type of education our children will need in the year 2030, not just 2018. I am the candidate that is proposing school choice with a blend of online, offline, and face-to-face education. My campaign is the only campaign in this race that stands 100% behind President Trump and President Trump's goal to remove the Federal Government from State education. I am the candidate that knows we need more quality education, not less. Contact: www.Vote4Branch.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Pinal County Republican Committee will meet at 10 am., Sat., Jan 20 at the Florence School District Auditorium, 1000 S Main St Florence, AZ 85132. The PCRC will be hosting a candidate forum for US Congressional District 1 candidates Senator Steve Smith and Tiffany Shedd Esq. Contact Gilberto Mendez at secretarypcrcaz@gmail.com

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

Can you please send this meeting announcement out. Greatly appreciate it :)

THIS WEEK

JAN 18

The Colorado River Tea Party – Yuma will host author Tom Morrissey at 6 pm., Thurs., Jan 18 at the Community Christian Church, 6480 E Hwy 95. Chairman Sally Kizer 928-210-1219.

Jan 20

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Jan 20 Arizona Life Rally this year.Volunteers should contact president@azfrw.com

The Cobre Valley Republican Club will meet at 9:30 am., Jan 20 at the Miami Public Library, 282 Adonis St., in Miami. Contact: Judy Alexander, President 928-701-2195 cobrevalleyrc@gmail.com

JAN 22

Jan 23

JAN 24

Jan 25

The Arizona AMERICAN African Republican Committee will NOT meet in December, according to Chairman Rev Clyde Bowen. They will resume meeting Thursday, Jan 25, 2018 at AZGOP Headquarters, 3501 N. 24^th St., in Phoenix. Bowen will contact members about the Jan 1, 2018 wreath laying ceremony at the Human Rights monument in Eastlake Park, 16^th St and Jefferson I Phoenix. The annual EPOD6 Freedom celebration will be held Sat., Feb 25, 2018 at noon in Eastlake Park. Contact Bowen at aaarc6@centurylink.net or 602 309 6015.

SEEING RED AZ

· Jeff-Flake-A-Phony-A-Fraud/

· Fake-Mcflake-Tries-To-Paint-Pres-Trump-As-Stalin/

· AZ-MC-GOP-Turns-Out-In-Force-Prior-To-Midterms/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Full Report On Trumps Health Tests…

· Walmart Closing 63 Sam's Club Stores

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· A View Of The Watchamecallums Republicans Meeting, Election Results

· Inspector General’s Report Stunning News–

· Pew: US Media Bias Ranks Worst In The World

GILAWATCHGILBERT WATCH

· Arizona Origin Science Association Meeting "Censored Science And The Bible"

· Have You Considered ‘Evidence Beyond A Reasonable Doubt’,

· Ancient Slingshot Was As Deadly As A .44 Magnum AndSlings And Stones.

· Double-Decade Dinosaur Disquiet

NEWS LINKS

· Under Obama And Secretary-State-Hillary-Clinton, FBI-Director-Mueller-And CIA-Director-Petraeus-Grounded-Critical-Benghazi-Rescue-Operation/

· Illinois-Fudged-Jobs-Data-To-Get-Federal-Ok-To-Waive-Work-Requirement-For-Food-Stamp-Recipients/

ARIZONA

· Should Political Parties Allow The Use Of Proxies?

· John-McCain-Attacks-Trump, Defends The Media

· Jeff Flake's Speech Slamming Trump

· Tucson Woman Nabbed For Pot Belly Smuggling

· Sheriff-Arpaio-Sen-Jeff-Flakes-Son-Charge-20-Dogs-Killed-Ariz-Boarding-House/

· Trump Tweets ‘DACA Is Probably Dead’ After Renewal Of Applications Resumes

· Cave-Creek-Unified-School-Districts-Kindergarten-Roundup/

· Townsend Calls Out Flake For Planned Attack On Trump

· Ajo Agents Arrest Illegal Alien Convicted Of Rape, Assault

· Mexican-Wolf-Population-Survey-Flight-Operations-Begin-Jan-22/

· Brnovich Meddles In California Federal Court Class Action Lawsuit

· MS-13 Gang Member Arrested By Border Patrol In Yuma

· EPA-Concludes-Rosemont-Copper-Mine-Fails-To-Meet-Regulatory-Requirements-Needed-For-Clean-Water-Act-Permit/

· DiCiccio Hopes To Pass Phoenix Pension Initiative

· Border Patrol Rescues 3 Illegal Aliens Near Whetstone

· Douglas Agents Arrest 4 In Human Smuggling Attempt

· Yuma Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Murderer

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· As Americans Wake Up To Being Lied To, Support For Trump’s Tax Plan Soars

· President Trump Reveals Winners Of His ‘Fake News’ Awards

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Dick Durbin Only Senator To Stay For Jeff Flake’s Anti-Trump Floor Speech [Video]

· Dick Durbin Pays Female Staffers $11K Less Than Men, On Average

FBI, ICE, CIA/DOJ

· ICE Planning Massive Raid On Illegal Aliens In Sanctuary State (Video)

PROBES

· Levin-Targets-Mueller-8-Months-Give-US-Collusion-Case-Video/

REFUGEES

· A Refugee Is Literally Complaining That There Are ‘Too Many Laws’ In The Western World – WTF?!

ILLEGALS

· Tucker-Carlson-Mops-The-Floor-With-Illegal-Immigrant-Lawyer-Daca-Dems-Must-Be-Delusional/

CLINTON’S

· Twenty Years Ago Today The World Learned About Clinton’s Affair

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Maricopa County Recorder's Office released a report on Wednesday detailing the changes implemented and feedback received for the 2017 all ballot by mail local elections. Some highlights of the report include the explanation for the drastic reduction in provisional voting and the results from online surveys sent to voters who participated in the election. A copy of the complete, detailed survey results are also available to read online. This is the first report of its kind from the office and Recorder Adrian Fontes hopes to release a similar report after each election in his effort to improve transparency and accountability of the office. Contact: Karen Loschiavo 602-506-2825 kloschiavo@risc.maricopa.govwww.maricopa.vote

Condolences to the family of Beth Woodin beth-woodin-longtime-arizona-conservation-activist-dies-at 71/

Tea Party Scottsdale met with 2016 Senate Primary Candidate, Arizona State Fair Tax Director and Radio Personality,Alex Meluskeyyesterday. Contact: Pat Shaler: Patriots@TeaPartyScottsdale.com | (480) 946-8069.

Sun City West Republicans meet the first Saturday of the month between 8:30-10am in the Quail Rm at the Sun City West Foundation building. Coffee/donuts at 8 am. $2 donation to cover expenses. www.GOP.scwclubs.com

Candidates Qualified For The CD8 Ballot: www.Arizona.Vote/CongressionalDistrict8 Voter Registration Deadline: January 29, 2018 @ 11:59 pm. .Early Voting: January 31, 2018

· Chad Allen

· ~~Kevin Cavanaugh– withdrawn~~

· Brenden Dilley

· Stephen Dolgos

· Debbie Lesko

· David Lien

· Phil Lovas

· Richard Mack

· Steve Montenegro

· Bob Stump

· Christopher Sylvester

· Clair Van Steenwyk

· Mark Yates

When vetting the former AZ legislative candidates, yougo to afp-arizona-legislative-scorecards/ to see how Americans For Prosperity has ranked them over the years. - ft

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

Political Activist Lolly Hathhorn: “I am having a very hard time understanding the idiocy of Jeff ‘The Flake’ and his speech. The man just cannot keep his mouth shut. I guess you can now consider him a snowFlake! It is no wonder that he stepped down and is not running for re-election. As far as I am concerned, he is a traitor to the Republican Party and I say good riddance to him and his kind of RINOS. I just cannot understand why he has to be so disloyal to my President. I hear that he might run for Pres in 2020. Who would vote for him? He can’t get re-elected and he thinks he has a chance to be the Pres of the U.S.?? Must be a joke because nobody in their right mind would think he is serious. Too bad that there are so many RINOS in AZ. If a Republican cannot stand with my President, they need to change parties. I say GOOD RIDDANCE and don’t you come back no more, no more. I stand with my President, Donald Trump and my Flag. I kneel for my GOD! May GOD bless America, my President and may He have mercy on idiots.

Activist Marsha Hill : People, learn to research all by yourself. There are three, and only three, standing qualifications for U.S. Senator or Representative in Congress which are expressly set out in the U.S. Constitution: age (25 for the House, 30 for the Senate); citizenship (at least seven years for the House, nine years for the Senate); and inhabitancy in the state at the time elected. U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 2, cl. 2 (House); and Article I, Section 3, cl. 3 (Senate). The Supreme Court of the United States has affirmed the historical understanding that the Constitution provides the exclusive qualifications to be a Member of Congress, and that neither a state nor Congress itself may add to or change such qualifications to federal office, absent a constitutional amendment. Powell v. McCormack, 395 U.S. 486, 522 (1969); U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton, 514 U.S. 779, 800-801 (1995); Cook v. Gralike, 531 U.S. 510 (2001).

LD21 PC Randy Miller’s thoughts on candidates running for the open CD 8 seat - #2: This is a serious position. With everything we face with corruption and crimes in Washington, we need an independent thinking, un-beholding, knowledgeable person with strength and determination to honestly represent our values while there. Voters need to check out all of these candidates, then decide which one they prefer. Steve Montenegro is a candidate for Congress. He continually boasts he is of “Constitutional” mindset and knowledge. I like Steve and believe he is a good man. However, I believe his understanding of the Constitution, and his position as a legislator with political integrity is seriously lacking. I have had several conversations with him while visiting his LD 13. He stood up in front of the group, trying to explain why he co-sponsored the Popular Vote for President and stumbled over questions. I rose and asked why he supports destroying the Republic and our sovereignty and he told us that wasn’t happening. I asked him who was superior, the federal government or the states? He said the federal government. I informed him how he was wrong with constitution references and he then said “Well, we are equal”. Really? Once again, I stood in front of the group and challenged his take on this. Is this who we want to send to Washington? If you are running for legislator of any state and will be taking the oath to support the constitution, then you damn well better Read it; Know it, and Understand it. How can you be in the state legislature for over 8 years (each time promise to defend the constitution) and co-sponsor HB 2456 - Agreement with the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote? Unforgivable! There were 45 legislatorswho co-sponsored this garbage, shameful. Most were Republican. See them here: https://legiscan.com/AZ/sponsors/HB2456/2016

Then Saturday evening, Jan 13, 2018, he goes on radio with John Rosato and claims he didn’t support this Bill. This isn’t honest. Although Steve had changed his mind, just presenting it demonstrates complete ignorance and a willingness to steal your sovereignty and independence. Not to mention the entire bill was unconstitutional since the Electoral College is IN THE CONSTITUTION and requires a constitutional amendment which no one in their right mind would support. Maybe 2 campaign donations totaling $1830 from Constantine Querard and another $1284 from Querard’s wife Lisa… See followthemoney.org/=candidate

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Virginia Korte announces for Mayor of Scottsdale: I want you to be one of the first to know about the new commitment I am making to Scottsdale – because I believe you should hear it directly from me. For nearly 30 years, I have dedicated myself to helping maintain our wonderful quality of life. I have always worked to put Scottsdale first. Now I believe it’s time for me to make the ultimate commitment to helping shape the vision and provide the leadership for our city. I am planning to pursue the office of mayor. The election isn’t until 2020. However, I want to use the time between now and then to listen to as many people as possible before officially initiating my campaign for mayor. I want enough time to have thoughtful conversations with people about their priorities for the future of our great city. That’s why I have formed a mayoral exploratory committee. I invite you to join me in this process. You can contact me at korte@kortescottsdale.com I also encourage you to visit my new “It’s Time” website at www.kortescottsdale.com I look forward to hearing from you.

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

CD8 candidate Phil Lovas: With just 40 days to go till election day and two weeks until early ballots go out, I wanted to give you an update on my race for Congress. I am on the ballot with nearly 3000 signatures. Thank you to those of you who volunteered to help me. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help and support. The campaign has a lot of momentum with early ballots going out at the end of the month.

I have been married for 18 years, have three children and attend CCV church in Peoria. I am staunchly pro-life and pro-second amendment. I supported and spoke at a rally for Donald Trump in 2015, volunteered on the Trump primary campaign in Nevada and Arizona, was named Arizona campaign chairman in 2016 and appointed to a position in the Trump Administration in 2017. While other candidates now talk about their support of President Trump, the fact is many of my competitors worked hard in 2015 and 2016 to keep him out of the White House.

My voting record in the legislature is consistently conservative. I voted against the medicaid expansion, against job-killing regulations, for tax cuts and for border security. I am also the only candidate in the race to cast a vote against national popular vote, which if in effect, would have elected Hillary Clinton. I was endorsed in previous legislative races by Arizona Right to Life and the NRA.

At the legislature, I fought to hold elected officials accountable to you. When I came to the legislature I turned down a pension because I don't believe politicians should add debt to the state and get a potentially more lucrative pension than teachers, cops, and firefighters. In my first full year in the legislature, I sponsored the bill which shut down the elected officials pension plan. I also fought successfully against a plan to spend your money on building a gym for members of the state legislature. And if I am elected, I will turn down a congressional pension and work to end congressional pensions for politicians. I also support term limits and making Congress live by the same laws they pass for us. If you have any questions about me or my campaign please give me a call at 602-541-5504. You can also see me online at www.lovasforcongress.com

Secretary of State Michele ReaganMichele Reagan raises $500,000 on first campaign finance report of 2018. Capped by two signature fundraising events headlined by Governor Ducey and GoDaddy founder Bob Parsons, Secretary Reagan raised nearly a half million dollars over the prior year. Secretary Reagan’s reelection campaign not only sits in a strong financial position but has also collected enough petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. “I’m feeling very confident about where my campaign is at the moment. We’ve seen support from the business community, grassroots and hardworking taxpayers throughout Arizona. More importantly is the positive response from voters about my efforts to fight voter fraud, the SeeTheMoney website and modernizing the SOS office” said Reagan.

UPCOMING EVENTS

LD4 and the Estrella Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Jan 24 at Estrella Foothills H.S. 13033 Estrella Parkway, Goodyear with US senate candidate Kelly Ward. All welcome. Contact: Chr Richard Newcomer—623-398-5638

The AAARC Will Have A Pre EPOD6 Meeting at 7 pm., Thurs., Jan 25 at AZGOP headquarters, 3501 N 24th St in Phoenix. They will be joined by State Superintendent of public instruction Diane Douglas, Maricopa County Schools Superintendent Steve Watson, US Senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward, AZ Corporation Commission candidate Jim O’Connor. AAARC supporters invited. Come on down, get on board. Wake up, get up, stand up for Arizona! Contact Chr Rev Clyde Bowen, aaarc6@centurylink.net

The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a CD8 candidate election forum between 10 am and noon, Jan 20 in Summit Hall A at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive, in Sun City West . Regional candidates are Debbie Lesko, Phil Lovas, Richard Mack, Steve Montengro, Bob Stump, and Clair Van Steenwyk. See full release CLICK HERE.Contact Mary Orta, the Chamber’s Vice President of Marketing, at mary.orta@surpriseregionalchamber.com. The CD8 primary election is scheduled Feb 27, 2018 and the general election is April 24, 2018.

THIS WEEK

Jan 20

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Jan 20 Arizona Life Rally this year.Volunteers should contact president@azfrw.com

The Cobre Valley Republican Club will meet at 9:30 am., Jan 20 at the Miami Public Library, 282 Adonis St., in Miami. Contact: Judy Alexander, President 928-701-2195 cobrevalleyrc@gmail.com

JAN 22

Jan 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraiser is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Arizona Origin Science Association (AzOSA) will meet at 7 pm., Jan 23 in the City of Payson Public Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd to hear Bruce Malone, former chemical engineer and patent holder for new products with Dow Chemical. His presentation is an overview of the strongest evidence for biblical creation from geology, biology, and astronomy. FREE to the public. Malone authored“Have You Considered Evidence Beyond”

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Fri, Jan 26, 2018 – AZGOP Chairman’s Awards Dinner recognizing Republican outstanding PCs and volunteers throughout the state at the Camby Hotel (formerly Ritz-Carlton), 5:30pm Reception, 6pm Dinner/Program, 2401 East Camelback Road, Phoenix. RSVP HERE . Cost: $60 for PCs (discounted price; regularly $100 for public)

SEEING RED AZ

· Pres-Trump-Releases-Fake-News-Awards: Fake-Flake-Assaults/

· Jeff-Flake-A-Phony-A-Fraud/

· Fake-McFlake-Tries-To-Paint-Pres-Trump-As-Stalin/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

· Presidential Physician Dr. Ronny Jackson Full Report On President Trump Health Exam Video

· AZ-Senator McCain-Used-By-Fusion-GPS-To-Pass Phony Dossier On Trump To FBi

· Full Report On Trumps Health Tests…

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· Enemies Of America

· We've Gotten The Message

· A View Of The Watchamecallums Republicans Meeting, Election Results

PAMELA-GELLER

· “Clean Our Excrement Every Day Or Die”: Muslim Persecution Of Christians

NEWS LINKS

· Muslim-Migrants-Arrive-For-Welfare-Irate-When-Officials-Inform-Them-Of-New-Requirement/

· Betsy-DeVos-Common-Core-Is-Dead-At-U-S-Department-Of-Education/

· Huckabee-Sanders-Roasts-Nancy-Pelosi-With-Just-One-Word/

· U.S. Jobless Claims Plunge To Lowest Weekly Tally Since 1973

· Congressman Perry-Makes Claim About 'Potential-Terrorist Infiltration' In-Las-Vegas Shooting/ Offers No Evidence

ARIZONA

· ADOT-Warns-Drivers-To-Plan-Ahead-For-Winter-Storm-This-Weekend

· McCain-Associate-Who Handled Dossier-Asks Judge To Seal -Deposition/

· Fusion-GPS-Admits-They Used-John-McCain-To Pass-Anti-Trump-Dossier-To Obama-ERA-Intel-Agencies/

· Should Arizona Homeschoolers Be Allowed To Ride Public School Buses?

· Arpaio Calls On Flake To Resign

· Reagan Promotional Voter Registration Ads Showing Up In Mexico

· Democrats Propose Eradicating Blue Lives Matter, “Bill Is Mean-Spirited And Disrespectful”

· Female-Florence-Prison-Guards-Felt-Safer-With-Inmates-Than-Coworkers/

· Dave The Garden Guy's Top Picks For Types Of Tomatoes To Plant In Arizona

· Alleged-Arizona-Serial-Killer-Murdered-Nine-People-In-Three-Week-Span-Police-Say

· Kyrene Student Missing, Public’s Help Sought

· Casa_Grande Man-Stumbles-Across-Possible-Russian-Recording-Device-In-Pinal Mountains/

· Arizona-Dreamers-8-Percent-Of-State Prisoners Population/

· Flagstaff Teacher Accused Of Child Molestation

· FAA-Tells-Casa-Grande-It-Must-Allow-Skydiving-At-Airport/

· Nogales CBP Officers Nab Meth, Pills From Smuggler

· Peoria Police Department Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

· Hitler's Parade Car Up For Auction In Scottsdale Ends In 'No Sale'

· I-10 Ramp Closures Mark New Phase Of South Mountain Freeway Work

· Suspect From Pima County Deputy Involved Shooting In Jail

· Quik Mart Robbery Suspect Sought

· Unlocked Vehicles Ransacked In Quailwood

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Trump Taught Them Well: GOP Is Done Playing Nice With Democrats!

· Whoa: Accounts From A Peace Corp Volunteer In Africa: ‘Trump Is Right’!

· The Press Tries To Ambush Sarah Sanders And She Sends Them Packing [Video]

· Trump Officials Weigh Keeping National Parks Open Even If Government Shuts Down

· President-Trump-Exposes-Democrats-Dirty-Trick-Says-Shutdown-Threats-Are-A-Distraction-From-This/

· Fact-Checking President Trump’s ‘Fake News Awards’

· Trump-Stops-Mid-Speech-To-Call-Up-Blue-Collar-Worker-Onstage-What-He-Said-Next-Had-The-Audience-Going-Crazy/

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Freedom Caucus Backs Funding Bill, Clearing Way For House Passage

· House Report: Muslim Spies Made ‘Unauthorized Access’ To Congressional Servers

· Pelosis-Racist-Comments-Blow-Up-In-Her-Face/

OBAMA

· Obama Admin Ignored Proper Procedure In Vetting Illegal Immigrants Ties To Terrorism

TREY GOWDY

· Gowdy:No-One-Elected-Judges-To-Second-Guess-National-Security-Determinations-By-The-Commander-In-Chief/

FBI, ICE, CIA/DOJ

· DOJ-Report-3-Of-4-Convicted-Terrorists-Came-To-Us-Through-Its-Immigration-System/

REFUGEES

· A Refugee Is Literally Complaining That There Are ‘Too Many Laws’ In The Western World – Wtf?!

ILLEGALS

· Tucker-Carlson-Mops-The-Floor-With-Illegal-Immigrant-Lawyer-Daca-Dems-Must-Be-Delusional/

EDUCATION

· Schools Banning Kids From Having Best Friends

· Betsy-DeVos-Common-Core-Is-Dead-At-US-Department-Of-Education/

INTERNATIONAL

· Pastor-Talks Of Horror-In 2.5 Years In North-Korea-Prison/

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Some State Committeemen Are A Bit Bewildered by receiving the Jan 27 AZGOP mandatory meeting call letters meant for other state committeemen. Newly elected MCR Member-at-Large Johnny Melton’s Facebook post “Does anyone know Lori Urban? was floating around the Internet last night. Seems he hadreceived Urban’s call letter. Urban, is the former Paradise Republican Women’s chairman, was part of the AZ Trump Team and took a position with Trump in Washington, DC. Richard Hale posted: “I got Richard Wehbe's from Sun City West and I'm not even a state committeeman. He had to come to my residence to pick it up.”

A Winter Storm Headed For Arizona is expected to bring high country snow, breezy winds plus a major cool down this weekend. Read full article »

According to Maricopa County Treasurer Royce Flora, his office has been forced to move $500,000 into a fund for what amounts to anyone who “feels” they were profiled during immigration enforcement purposes by our Maricopa County Sheriff. Federal Judge Murray Snow’s order appears in clear conflict with the rule of law and the Arizona Constitution: “Article 2, Section 3.A. The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land to which all government, state and federal, is subject. Section 3. B. To protect the people’s freedom to preserve the checks and balances of the United States Constitution, this state may exercise its sovereign authority to restrict the actions of its personnel and the use of its financial resources to purposes that are consistent with the constitution . . . Section 3. C. If the people or their representatives exercise their authority pursuant to this section, this state and all political subdivisions of this state are prohibited from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with the designated federal action or program.” We brought this to the attention of the Maricopa County Attorney and despite our objection, we were advised by the County Attorney to move the money.

This Office is very concerned about the authority of a judge to decide that the Maricopa County taxpayers should pay for what amounts to reparations “suffered,” as they presume, by those persons violating our federal and state laws, during the clear legal enforcement of those laws. No matter what any judge may opine, the Supreme law of the land is the United States Constitution and Constitutional laws passed by the sovereign States or Congress. No court overreach in conflict with the Constitution or Constitutional law can be honored. The Treasurer's Office believes Judge Snow over stepped his authority and ordered the Sheriff to NOT enforce the law of Arizona; a law which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. And now the judge has doubled-down and has ordered Maricopa County taxpayers to seek out and pay millions of dollars in pain and suffering to illegal aliens who had their feelings hurt. We believe the judge’s actions are illegal and immoral. We also submit that it is the Constitutional duty of our elected officials – who swore an Oath to preserve, protect and defend our Constitution and our laws from all enemies foreign and domestic– to fight against such over reach, not kowtow to it. As such, we are referring this matter to the State Legislature for any further action they deem necessary.

Form 1099-G Tax Information To Be Available Online End Of January - Starting with the current filing season, taxpayers receiving the Form 1099-G, which serves as a confirmation of the previous year’s state tax refund, will be able to go online to access and print the form. Effective January 31, taxpayers will be able to download and print their Form 1099-G by going to www.AZTaxes.gov, clicking on the “View My 1099-G” link and providing the necessary information. This upcoming self-service change will save Arizona taxpayers printing and mailing costs each year, prevents tax fraud by keeping sensitive information from being mailed to old addresses and allows a person to access and download their form instantly.Anyone lacking a computer and internet access can a request a copy of their Form 1099-G by contacting the Department’s Customer Care Center at (602) 255-3381, or toll-free (800) 352-4090. The Department has also established a dedicated email, 1099G@azdor.gov for taxpayers with additional questions.In addition to a Form 1099-G, taxpayers can also confirm the previous year’s state tax refund by reviewing their 2016 Arizona individual income tax return.

LD 20 Chairman Colleen Lombard - Candidate Protocol: The next several months we will be welcoming candidates and candidate Field Reps at LD 20. To keep our business meetings on track, we hope candidates and their representatives can help in the following ways: Any candidate who would like to be placed on the agenda to speak, please contact Colleen Lombard, Chairman (at 602-689-1686 or chairmanld20@gmail.com) at least 10 days in advance of the meeting date. Candidates who just “show up” will be limited to one minute to introduce themselves and, in fairness to all, you will be timed. Candidate Petitions may be circulated but not to interfere with the meetings or guest speakers. 2018 meeting dates through May 2018 are: Jan. 8 - Feb12 - March 12 - April 9 - May 14. Meeting location: WUSD Admin Offices 4650 W. Sweetwater Glendale. The receptionist will direct you. Sign in at 6:30pm with the meeting starting promptly at 7pm. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Annual Bald Eagle Celebration is set for Sat., Jan 27 at the Willow Bend Environmental Educational Center at 703 E. Sawmill Road in Flagstaff where the public can learn more about these amazing birds --- of which 200 visit Arizona during the winter. The event is hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, and the Arizona Watchable Wildlife Experience (AWWE). Admission $10, free for Willow Bend members.

· 8-10 a.m.– “Early Birds” Field Trip: Join wildlife biologists for an early morning field trip searching for wild bald eagles and local waterfowl around Lower Lake Mary south of Flagstaff. The meeting location will be provided when you register. Personal transport is required and carpooling encouraged. In case of inclement weather field trip will be cancelled.

· 10-11 a.m.– “Eaglets” Family Presentation: A family-focused interactive program especially designed for families with young children (ages 4-12 years old). Learn about and view live eagles.

· 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.– “First Flight” Community Presentation 1: Learn about the incredible bald eagle from an Arizona Game and Fish biologist and view live eagles up close. The presentation is open to all ages. Please note this is the same presentation as the 1 p.m. session. Please only sign up for one presentation.

· 1-2 p.m. – “Fully Fledged” Community Presentation 2: Repeat of 11:30 am session. Please register for Presentation 1 or 2, not both.

To register: www.willowbendcenter.org

NOTES FROM READERS

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Archie Dicksion: Over the past 10 months or so I have spoken to many of you about the use of proxies at Republican Party meetings. You have expressed your concern that the party allows unlimited proxies at meetings. Pursuant to your expressed statement that no one should be allowed to carry more than two (2) proxies, I drafted a proposed resolution to that effect to be presented at the Mandatory Meeting. My Resolution went on to limit proxies from any LD to no more than 10 percent of their authorized members. It further provided that if a State Committeeman resided within the County where the meeting was to take place, they could not appear by proxy. My resolution will be presented as a Floor Resolution at the AZGOP Mandatory Meeting on January 27^th, 2018. On that date there will be people gathering signatures to allow the resolution to be considered by the committee as a whole. If you wish to limit the use of proxies at Arizona Republican Party Meetings, please sign the petition to allow the Resolution to be considered and then vote your conscience. If you are willing to assist in gathering signatures to have this resolution heard, please see me at the meeting site. I will be one of those juggling clipboards at the meeting site.

Francine Romesburg, PC & Grassroots Tea Party Activist Facilitator: A huge thank you to Frosty who puts tons of time and commitment into the MCRC Briefs. Even with the flu, the Briefs continue to get done. She’s like the mailman, neither snow nor rain, or dark of night, nor sickness, keeps her from doing what she loves.
A HUGE thank you to Marsha Hill and her superb and accurate explanation of Official requirements from our U.S. Constitution dictating who can run for a Federal Congressional seat. Not one candidate on Jan 15 so called forum knew that. When asked the question ‘do you live in CD 8?, they all were only concerned to confirm they lived in CD 8 for years like it meant something. Go read your Constitution folks.

Thank you Randy Miller for bringing out the truth on SteveMontenegro’s vote on National Popular Vote. I have known Steve for many years. Yes, he is a very good Christian man, but he and just about every Az Legislator knew nothing of the US Constitution and voted for NPV. The bad thing is Steve not only voted for it, he co-sponsored it. The only one who voted NO was LD13 Rep Darin Mitchell. Cudos to Darin. It’s one thing to admit making a mistake in one’s vote, it’s another to go on Talk Radio and say you never voted for it. Steve told me he would never vote against our Electoral College and then CQ came in to pull him up on stage. Thought Steve knew better. He thinks Federal Gov’t supercedes States powers? The Federal Gov’t and the State Gov’t are not equal in power.
State Sovereignty is what Sheriff Richard Mack sued Federal government for. Sued the Clinton Administration and WON. That’s what I call taking a Constitutional Stand defending our States Sovereignty.

Question to Phil Lovas– why do you quit so many governmental jobs, positions, and elected offices. Is your purpose, if you win CD 8 to quit shortly just to have another feather in your cap to add to your resume? Know President Trump likes WINNERS, not people who constantly quit everything they go into.
Thank you Rev. Clyde Bowen for an exciting and inspiring talk at our Grassroots Tea Party Activists meeting Wed., Jan 17. We all love you!

LD20 State Committeeman Wes Harris: I am greatly disappointed that Bob (Branch) has chosen to run a negative campaign against Frank Riggs. His 'stretch' piece in the 1-18-18 Briefs really needs a response from Riggs to be fair. His sighting your comment 1-17-18 Briefs about recreational time having anything to do with the lack of classroom funding needs to be addressed. He is dead wrong and you are totally right. Kids need to burn off energy but that has nothing to do with funding. I am a great critic of the spending our schools do outside of the classroom and that is one of the biggest problems with education in Arizona. The other is our Teachers Colleges and it is here that we must fix education because without good qualified teachers paid well, all of the talk about class room funding is mute. Bob is dead wrong on his quote of statistics, in my opinion. You can ask ten people the same question he purports to ask and get ten different answers. That is just another problem with education in Arizona...and the test he quotes are Agenda 21 Common Core tests...no wonder the kids fail them. Bob is anchored far too high in the Education pyramid...he should stay at the college level and fix that not in the K-12 area that he is so far removed from. A PHD gets you nothing unless you come down from your high horse and smell the roses.

Dr Robert Branch, Supt Of Public Instruction candidate responds: I would like to thank Wes Harris for pointing out the fact that I have reached the highest pinnacle that can be attained on the education pyramid. I would like to remind Wes that no one gets to the top of the pyramid without starting from the bottom. It is true that I have a distinguished career that was earned with years of hard work and perseverance.

Fellow Republican and Trump supporters, I am running for the highest executive office in education for the State of Arizona. This office is to “Superintend all public education,” not just K-12. This office has a seat on the Arizona Board of Regents and that board governs our universities. So, electing me, a person that has risen to the highest level on the education pyramid, a person who actually teaches public school teachers and administrators, a person that knows how to actually fix the problems in our failed education systems, only makes sense; but, it has never been done in our state’s history. We have always elected politicians who are woefully unqualified in education to this office; career politicians. We would be letting our children down, once again, if we even consider electing another politician like Never Trumper Frank Riggs to this office. This is the reason we have a failed education system in the first place. Never Trumper Frank Riggs cannot figure out what office he really wants to run for, Senator, Governor, Corporate Commissioner or Superintendent of Public Instruction The office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for Never Trumper Riggs is his latest campaign du jour (campaign of the day). I am actually giving you an opportunity to fix our failed education system. It takes leadership experience and exceptional credentials to tackle the problems that we are facing in our education system, and leadership experience and superior credentials are only two of the many needed qualities that I am bringing to the table. I offer the whole package and more, (veteran, businessman, CEO, entrepreneur, educator, and I am a “Huge” Trump supporter) www.Vote4Branch.com

Tom Morrissey, Past Chairman AZ GOP: Kris and I visited the Colorado River Tea Party in Yuma Thursday evening where I had been invited to speak. And speak I did, about the damage the Establishment Elite Ruling Class have done and are doing to the grassroots, the spine and soul of our party. What I saw and heard in the form of questions from those patriots in attendance was that they feel betrayed by Republican Establishment leadership. And they are going to do something about it. It was very encouraging to see and hear the determination and strength that filled that meeting room.

Early Friday morning I was interviewed by Russ Clark on KBLU 560 AM in Yuma for one hour and believe me I showered no accolades on the Establishment. Also got a chance to discuss "The Way Of The Shadow Wolves" and the fact that it is rocketing up the best seller lists on several genres (one list with over 10,000 books on it) on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and how the five star reviews are rolling in since Steven Seagal's appearance on the Alex Jones Show.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

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Candidate for CD 8 Clair Van Steenwyk on a new Push Poll in CD 8's Special Primary. Push polls try to drive voters from or to a candidate; not always with credible information and at times even slanderous statements made by the sponsor or sponsors of them. The one on 1-18- 2018 is making remarks about a couple of candidates, which indicates that either the Candidate or a supporter is concerned enough to finance this type of poll to gain an advantage over the others being mentioned in the poll. I'll never support the candidate or candidates it's supposed to benefit, as it hurts the process and the voters are turned off by it. Secondly, most times it isn't credible, not to mention this can harm people and hurt families as well. One question most people should ask themselves is “just what will some people stoop to gain an office”, and then say they want to serve us. I should be happy I'm not in it, however saddened this particular campaign has sunk to new lows. This type of Poll shouldn't be done and any in the Party doing so shouldn't be supported by the Voters.

WEEK’ EVENTS

Jan 20

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will be sponsoring a table at the Jan 20 Arizona Life Rally this year.Volunteers should contact president@azfrw.com

The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a CD8 candidate election forum between 10 am and noon Jan 20 in the Summit Hall A at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive, in Sun City West . Regional candidates are Debbie Lesko, Phil Lovas, Richard Mack, Steve Montengro, Bob Stump, and Clair Van Steenwyk. See full release CLICK HERE.Contact Mary Orta, the Chamber’s Vice President of Marketing, at mary.orta@surpriseregionalchamber.com. The CD8 primary election is scheduled Feb 27, 2018 and the general election is April 24, 2018.

The Cobre Valley Republican Club will meet at 9:30 am., Jan 20 at the Miami Public Library, 282 Adonis St., in Miami. Contact: Judy Alexander, President 928-701-2195 cobrevalleyrc@gmail.com

JAN 22

Jan 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

JAN 25

JAN 26

JAN 27

Sat, Jan 27, 2018– Arizona Republican Party Mandatory Meeting. All State Committeemanencouraged to attendIn-person or by Proxy at the Church for the Nations, 6225 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS

Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio: Consolidated Elections -In recent years, Cities throughout Arizona have consolidated their local elections with the regularly scheduled August / November elections in even-numbered years. The result: their voter turnout is up – significantly – and costs are down. Finally, Phoenix may be moving in the same direction; instead of continuing to generate some of the lowest voter turnout in the state, and spending more to do it. One of our local residents, Marcus Huey, submitted a citizen petition at Council a few weeks ago, asking us to consider making the switch as well – something that will ultimately be decided by you, our citizens at the ballot box. With the help of Vice-Mayor Laura Pastor, Councilwomen Thelda Williams and Debra Stark, and Councilmen Michael Nowakowski and Jim Waring, plus myself, we voted 6-3 to ask staff to begin the process of creating language to send this proposal to the ballot as soon as this summer. City staff now has 60 days to do so. Getting more people involved in our elections isn’t a good thing. It’s a great thing. A fantastic thing. And I am incredibly grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working together on this issue.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas applauds Governor Ducey’s proposed fiscal year 2019 state budget. “It is great to finally see a path forward to restoring recession-era cuts to Arizona’s school facilities,” Superintendent Douglas said. “It was most encouraging to see one of the plaintiffs in the pending school facilities lawsuit discontinue its litigation in response to this proposal. I have always preferred paying teachers instead of lawyers. I am pleased to join Senate President (Steve) Yarbrough, House Speaker (J.D.) Mesnard, as well as local school superintendents and officials in supporting the plan.” The Governor’s plan, unveiled at a recent press conference, outlined a five-year phase-in of funds to both district and charter additional assistance funds. The funds can be used for school facilities, but will provide districts and schools with the flexibility to support such needs as teacher salaries. The Governor’s budget also designates $7.4 million towards important needs at the Arizona Department of Education. This includes $5.3 million to ensure the continued maintenance of the Department’s nationally recognized student data system, $1.1 million for the continued development and implementation of high-quality Arizona academic standards, as well as an additional $1 million for statewide assessments. I’m pleased that the proposed budget acknowledges real needs at the Department,” Douglas continued. “Maintaining our IT system is vital to helping state leaders, districts and schools support Arizona’s students. It is also important that we will have the resources to continue building strong Arizona standards, especially since we have gotten rid of Common Core.”

Steve Chucri, the newly-elected Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 2, pledged “a new commitment to the hard work involved in building a smart, sustainable future.” Focusing on the challenges that “stretch beyond the present day” Chucri discussed the ways in which the nation’s fastest-growing county can create a healthier urban environment, which includes cleaner air, fewer heat-related illnesses and deaths, and greater investment in energy innovation.“The innovative companies bringing the work of the future to Maricopa County want to know that life in the desert is sustainable. That they can make a long-term investment here because we are making a long-term investment here,” Chucri said during a speech to elected officials, county employees, and members of the public and media. Chucri was elected unanimously during the annual “Passing of the Gavel” ceremony. He takes over for Denny Barney, District 1. Chucri praised by name each of his colleagues on the board—as well as County Manager Joy Rich—as he discussed the progress made over the past several years. Accomplishments include a balanced budget; AAA credit rating; service costs below counterparts in the region; new investments in technology and infrastructure; and, a reformed regulatory environment. “We have grown not because we have asked how government can intervene in every issue. We have grown because we have asked how government can best serve the resilient people who want to make a better life here,” said Chucri. He has served on the Board of Supervisors since 2013. His last chairmanship was in 2015, and he was re-elected to a second term on the Board in 2016. Chucri is also the President and CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association.

SEEING RED AZ

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/No straight answers to simple question: *What’s the ideal number we should give citizenship to?”

· Pres-Trump-Releases-Fake-News-Awards: Fake-Flake-Assaults/

· Jeff-Flake-A-Phony-A-Fraud/

· Fake-McFlake-Tries-To-Paint-Pres-Trump-As-Stalin/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

·Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

· Presidential Physician Dr. Ronny Jackson Full Report On President Trump Health Exam Video

· AZ-Senator McCain-Used-By-Fusion-GPS-To-Pass Phony Dossier On Trump To FBi

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· Homeland Security Preparing To Arrest & Charge Sanctuary City Leaders

· Ex-Secret Service Agent Warns ‘Devastating’ FISA Memo Set To ‘Expose’ Obama

· Enemies Of America

NEWS LINKS

· 57.9% Of Illegals Caught At US-Mexico Border In FY17 Not Mexican; From 111 Other Countries

· Poll: America-Doesn’t Want Oprah As President-Oprah

· Fierce-Battle-Erupts-Over-Declassifying-Intelligence-Report

· Border-Wall-Models-Standing-Up-Us-Military-Tests-Source-Says/

· Judicial-Watch-Wins-Major-Court-Case-Judge-Drops-Hammer-James-Comey, Hillary-Clinton/

· Sen-Dick-Durbin-Just-Revealed-He Lied-About Trump-Saying-S***Hole/

· US-Withholds-Additional-$45-Million-From-Terror-Linked-UN-Agency/

· Daniel Greenfield: What Happens When Socialists Run Out Of Other People’s Money

· Tim Ogle: This Guy's Device Got 100 Miles Per Gallon - Then He Had An Attempt On His Life & Later Mysteriously Died

· Larry Klayman: Federal Judge Sets Cliven Bundy Free

ARIZONA

· Pacu-Fish-With Creepy-Humanlike-Teeth-Taking-Bite-Out-Arizonas-Waterways/

· After Jeff-Flake’s-Crazy-Trump-Stalin-Rant, Sarah-Sanders-Exposed-Him For The Un-American-Coward He Is/

· John-Kelly-Exposed-Jeff Flake As Traitor/

· Arizona-Plan-To-Combat-Opioids-Would-Limit-Dosages-Amounts

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Trump-WH: We’re-Not-Going-Politicize-Shutdown-Way-Obama-Did

· Eric-Trump: Father Isn’t-Racist, ‘He Sees One Color’ Green… He Cares About Economy.

· Fake-News/Melania-Trump Didn’t ‘Steal’-MLK-Tweet From Michelle Obama… Fake News

· Republicans Demanding Release Of House Intel Committee Documents That Will 'Shock' Americans

· Border-Wall-Models-Standing-Up-To US -Military-Tests-Source-Says

· The Trump Administration Just Requested $0 For Obama's Biggest Pet Project, And Liberals Are Furious

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Republicans Demanding Release Of House Intel Committee Documents That Will 'Shock' Americans

· Cotton-Strikes-Back-After-Graham-Diss-At-Least-Steve-King-Can-Win-An-Election-In-Iowa

· Congressmen Call Out FISA Abuse: "Is This Happening In America Or Is This The KGB?"

FBI, ICE, CIA/DOJ

· Former Obama Secret Service Agent On FISA Memo: "The Real Obama, The Vengeful Narcissist, Is Going To Be Exposed For All To See"

INTERNATIONAL

· Tanker-Carrying-Russian-Gas-For-Boston-Makes-Mid-Atlantic-U-Turn

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Zack Taylor, Chairman of the National Assoc. of Former Border Patrol Officers questions, “How many of you knew that this U.S. code existed?”18 US Code § 2385 - advocating overthrow of government“Whoever … Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.”

As Gov Doug Ducey announces that Arizona will keep the Grand Canyon National Park while our pathetic congress allows the federal government to be shut down, some of us remember when Lisa Hauser, then General Counsel for Gov Fife Symington, negotiated the first-in-the-USA agreement with former Pres Bill Clinton's DOI to keep the Grand Canyon National Park open using donated funds during the 21-day December 1995-January 1996 government shutdown. Before that she Assistant Attorney General John Shadegg’s right-hand-man before he became a congressman.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced plans for a vote early Monday morning on a bill to fund the government through Feb. 8. The move appeared designed to force Democrats to either agree to reopen the government without concessions on immigration and other issues, or to vote again for a government shutdown, which Republicans believe will hurt Democrats. The government shut down early Saturday after a four-week spending bill failed to gain enough votes to advance in the Senate. Read more »

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. STOPP, an opposition organization, will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes. See summary of the rulemaking https://www.maricopa.gov/3536/Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments-94

Due To The Chatter as to whether withdrawn CD8 candidate Kevin Cavanaugh had reverted to campaigning again in CD1, Briefs asked Cavanaugh for clarification. Cavanaugh responded: “I had been running in CD1, which as you know is an enormous territory. Much like the other 12 candidates for the primary in CD8, I recognized the opportunity to run the race on a limited budget. My campaign manager had advised me to begin running very early in CD1 which was a costly mistake. The sheer size of the territory and well-funded competition made this race a very difficult one for a non-incumbent candidate. I left my job as a Deputy Chief on the Pinal County Sheriff's Office to make the run, and left the pay that goes with it.

“I gathered enough signatures to be on the ballot in CD8, but the 980 signatures I gathered would not have been enough to withstand a challenge, and I had been given solid information that one of the Democrat contenders had plans to challenge myself, Lesko, Lovas, and his Democrat primary opponents. As it turns out, the information was correct and challenge lawsuits have been filed against those who would not have been able to withstand such a challenge. Knowing this, I chose to withdraw before the military ballots were sent, as one nullified military vote was a price too high to pay for a race I can run again in 4 months.

In gathering the signatures I met more than 2,000 people face to face in District 8, and we enjoyed the landscape and the people. While residency is not a requirement, we are home shopping today in the area and will likely move to Surprise, Peoria, or Sun City, regardless of my political intentions.

A great concern to me is that the Secretary of State provided every candidate with Nomination Petitions that were insufficient to get on the ballot. Only two candidates were informed of the correct language, or had lawyers savvy enough to recognize the problem. Can you imagine if all of the Republican candidates failed to see the error and were wiped off the ballot by the Democrats, unable to even run as write-in contenders?

I said on Channel 15 News that we need a new Secretary of State. Far too many critical errors are being made in business and election procedures. I am hoping someone steps up to the plate to challenge Michelle Reagan for the sake of Arizona. With an approval rate of only 17% we are at risk of losing this seat to any Democrat, and as you know the position includes the duties of Lieutenant Governor. Should Gov. Ducey vacate the seat for any reason, we would once again be under Democrat leadership in the Governor's office should the position of Secretary of State fall to a Democrat.

AzCDL Legislative Update: The 2017 Legislative session officially convened on Mon, Jan 8. Over 700 bills have already been filed. Legislators don't have much more time to file their proposed legislation. The final day for Senators to file bills is Mon, Jan 29. For the House the final deadline is Fri, Febr 2. AzCDL researches all proposed legislation for language that may impact your right to keep and bear arms. Relevant bills, and their status, will appear on our Bill Tracking page. In addition to providing links and basic information on legislation, we add our position along with plain language summaries. Among the first bills filed this session are four from Rep Randy Friese of Tucson that punish lawful firearm possession. HB 2023 would ban bump stocks. HB 2024, and the companion proposed ballot referendum, HCR 2001, would require all private firearms transfers to be conducted and recorded through a federal firearms licensee (FFL). "Transfers" are more than sales, and can include loaning a gun to a friend. The penalty for determining the fate of your own private property without first begging for government permission would be a Class 5 Felony. HB 2140 would allow a family member, or a peace officer, to file a petition for a court ordered "mental health" injunction to make you a prohibited firearm possessor. One of the indicators of being mentally unbalanced is if you purchased a firearm within the last six months.
With your help, we can defeat bills like these long before they get to the Governor. We'll see more bills, good and bad, filed in the coming weeks. Soon many of the bills we are monitoring will be scheduled for committee hearings. That's when we'll call upon you to log your opinion in the Request to Speak (RTS) system. We have learned that after a recent software update some RTS users may have had their accounts suspended. If you have an existing RTS account, please log in to make sure your account is still active. If you are a current AzCDL member and do not have an existing RTS account, please reply to this message with your name and email address and we'll help you set up the account. Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL),

NOTES FROM READERS

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

Marianne Ferrari, LD PC and State Committeeman: I want to thank Randy Miller for speaking necessary truths about one of the CD8 candidates running for Trent Franks’ seat, and he did it both evenhandedly and fairly. Trent Franks was one of the more solid people in Washington, holding up the ridgepole for conservatism. Trump needs people like that surrounding him, in DC, as he drains the swamp. So, the person to replace Trent must be as conservative as he is—or more! Clearly, that person is not Steve Montenegro, who, as Randy describes, carelessly attacked the Constitution and broke trust with those who elected him, by co-sponsoring a bill to install, in Arizona, the unconstitutional National Popular Vote (NPV). (If NPV had passed, Hillary would be president today!) After reading Randy’s post, I knew I could not support Montenegro. I could never approve a candidate who did not understand why a bill that circumvents the Electoral College is unconstitutional. That’s a deal breaker, and a no-brainer. But, learning that Montenegro later claimed, on the air, that he had never supported the bill added another layer of disqualification, for me. There is one candidate running for Trent’s seat that I know could be counted on to vote every time for the wellbeing of the nation: Former Sheriff Richard Mack. Yes, I’ve read someone’s post that complained he doesn’t live in CD8. Normally, I would pause over that factoid, but not this year. We cannot take a chance on someone we don’t know for certain is going to be a rock solid conservative vote and Trump supporter, in Congress, no matter what. I also know that Richard Mack doesn’t shrink for a fight. He became well-known for standing firm on what he knew was right, despite unbelievable duress. If you type the name “Sheriff Richard Mack” into Amazon, you’ll find he’s written quite a few books that leave no doubt he’s a true conservative. He will stand firm for us.

LD15 State Committeemen Archie Dicksion to Chairman Jonathan Lines: I drafted a reduced proxy usage resolution to be presented to the state committeemen for consideration. When I went to party headquarters to get the Resolution Chairman’s name, I was advised that Executive Director Matt Kenney was busy. When I said that I would wait, he promptly appeared and provided me with Chairman Barry Wong’s name. Wong advised me the rules and regulations regarding submission of a resolution were in the state bylaws. I sent my Proposed Resolution to Wong by email and to Wong and Secretary Gabby Mercer by certified mail in care of Kenney. I again asked Wong if there were any other compliance rules. Wong advised me that only the Bylaws were applicable. At the meeting of the Resolutions Committee, Wong instituted a new requirement that before a Proposed Resolution would be considered it had to be placed before the group by a motion of member of the Committee. None of the people who submitted a proposed resolution were advised of this. We were not allowed to attend the meeting, so we had no way to ensure consideration of our resolution. When I spoke with Wong, he stated that it was not a new rule, that it was parliamentary procedure. This is inconsistent with the State Bylaws, and therefor impermissible. Wong has steadfastly refused to provide me with any information on how to present my resolution from the floor - instead referred me to the Bylaws and Arizona Revised Statutes.

On January 17th, I went to party headquarters with Secretary Gabby Mercer and her husband where we met with Kenney. I was there specifically to urge that all of the rejected resolutions be included in the Call Letter as is required by the Bylaws. It was apparent that Kenney was not pleased at our appearance. He denied any knowledge of receiving my resolution or my certified letters. I had the return receipts from the Postal Service showing that someone at headquarters had signed for the letters. Kenney stated that the Call Letter was not ready to be sent out as the Bylaws chairman had not yet submitted his information and that there were two documents yet to be printed. The Committee approved Resolutions in the Call Letter are at least 12 point type while those not acted upon appear to be 6 point type. It practically requires and magnifying glass to read thus insuring that almost none of them will be read by most of the State Committeemen. Kenney did not tell me they would not be given dissemination in a type size comparable with all of the other information in the Call Letter.

Chairman Lines, it seems to me that this kind of conduct is not conducive to having precinct/ state committeemen who are enthusiastic about working with and for the Arizona Republican Party. This is simply wrong and it is incumbent upon you as the party chairman to ensure that it does not occur again. I provided the postal return receipt to Austin Adams as requested, and he still has not advised me who signed for the certified letters.

LD21 PC Randy Miller - Series #3: I attended the Surprise Chamber CD8 debate yesterday and listened to all candidates. You hear the usual cookie cutter claims of “small government”, “balancing the budget” etc. Debbie Lesko is proud of her purported reputation. Although she touts her awards from various organizations as “champion” for tax payers by various special interest groups, she has to address a major glaring concern that isn’t brought up. In 2015-16 Debbie announced to LD21 that Greg McKay admitted to “misspending” $40 million. This money was mixed state funds and federal grants to lower their staggering backlog of un-investigated cases. The group was appalled and I asked her where the money went. She couldn’t answer even though she sat on the Appropriations Committee and had every right and duty to inquire. I strongly suggested a forensic audit since the agency is also struggling with low morale and a high turnover. She said “I don’t think we can do that”. Really? The state mandates by statute that every year cities conduct an audit so why can’t our legislators do one on an agency they control? Nothing was done that I can tell and no one wanted to talk about it publicly. Well, the next year, with Debbie on the Appropriations committee, she approves a $60 million increase in DCS budget requested by Greg McKay. So now we have over $100 million with no accountability and still have reports of continuing mistakes being committed by AZ DCS. These are children we are talking about.

How does this align with “Republican Values” and limited government with accountability? It doesn’t. Now, this is a large agency and I believe Mr. McKay cares about these kids, but this is ridiculous. There’s been no oversight by the Appropriations Committee including Debbie Lesko. We now have a class action law suit that will, and is, costing tax payers more. judge-all-children-dcs-care-now-part-class-action-lawsuitgreg-mckay-dcs

I would like to know why Debbie waited until 5pm to resign on the first day of session leaving LD 21 with only 5 days to select a replacement. Was it to give her friend Rick Gray an edge? Or was it to work one full day of the new session giving her an additional full year towards retirement. Again, Washington doesn’t need more of the establishment mentality as I interpret some of Debbie’s actions. We have a serious problem and need a strong principled candidate with a consistent demonstration of our values.

Zack Taylor, National Assoc of Former Border Patrol Officers: Fellow Americans: When I am invited to speak to groups interested in Immigration matters one of the first things I say is that Americans just do not understand that people in other countries are not like us and because of their cultures they have no concept of our values and are unlikely to assimilate to our culture. Most people just stare at me and once in a while, a journalist usually, will suggest that was a racist statement. It is not a racist statement it is a fact. Occasionally I see an article that highlights my experiences with people from other countries and the following article from American Thinker is exactly the sentiment I am trying to convey when I say to people that people in other countries are not like us. Please read What_I_Learned_In_Peace_Corps_In_Africa_Trump_Is_Right and share it widely. I might add that one of the reasons some people that come to America and don't like it is because they don't want to be like us and it is certainly better for everyone if they never come here in the first place. That is why the many people today in America as Refugees that want to now return to their home countries should be assisted to return.

Brian Reilly, Former LD22PC: Maricopa County Treasurer Royce Flora is learning what can happen to the finances of a county when the voters of the county continue to re-elect a sheriff who does things his way and ignores a federal court order that prohibited the sheriff from arresting or detaining individuals without probable cause that a crime had been committed. The former sheriff ignored this order for nearly a year and a half and, according to the court records, continued to violate the 4^th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Authorities are not supposed to violate one’s Constitutional rights to enforce valid laws. It is up to the federal court system to adjudicate alleged violations of the U.S. Constitution. Treasurer Flora apparently forgets that former Sheriff Joe Arpaio was convicted of a crime in a federal court. This same individual is now running for the United States Senate. Treasurer Flora apparently is not familiar with Article VI of the United States Constitution, which states in part: “This Constitution and the Laws of the United States, which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.” “Notwithstanding” means: "in spite of."Judge Snow was well aware of Article VI, during the Arpaio trial, when he declared in open court, that federal law trumps state law. I would suggest to Treasurer Flora, the voters and taxpayers of Maricopa County should learn a lesson from this very expensive experience and become more vigilant and more informed about the candidates that they decide to elect to public office. Treasurer Flora, I would suggest that you follow the lawful orders of the federal court.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

My Name is Arthur Olivas Jr. I am running for First Vic Chair of the Maricopa County Republican Committee (MCRC). I am asking for your VOTE because I want to represent you. I believe that the Republican Party belongs to us. Not us to the Party. I am a a LD27 PC and State Committeemen, a grassroots Republican activist and the facilitator for the Latino Legal Immigrant Tea Party Patriots. I was a machinist for 34 years before retiring from Air Research. Low Voltage Cable Installer for Telecommunications Systems. I have lived in South Phoenix all my life and have seen Republican after Republican move down here. We believe that it is time to wake them up and make South Phoenix RED!! We also believe that we need new blood in the Party. As most Republicans in South Phoenix say, “We have lost our Christian and Conservatives values. I, Arthur Olivas Jr., am asking for you vote to help us bring them back. God Bless America. And for sure In God we trust!!
I will also ask you to Google my name. Art Olivas, Arthur Olivas jr. El Tudy Mexican Bandit. Or go to the Greater Phoenix Tea Party pages. Go to the Latino Legal Immigrant and you can find my background. Please help me make this go viral forward and post it everywhere. So it’s time to get busy. They must not stop us now.I support Sheriff Joe for senator and like him, I support President Trump 110%. Thanks in advance for your vote.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Colorado River Tea Party will meet with CD3 candidate Sergio Arellano at 6 pm., Thur., Feb 1 at the Community Christ Church, 6480 E Hwy 95 in Yuma. Arellano is challenging Democraft incumbent Raul Grijalva.

The Yavapai County Pachyderm is hosting a Meet & Greet luncheon for Secretary of State candidate Lori Klein Corbin at 11:30 am., on Sat., Feb 24 at thePrescott Golf And Country Club Home Owners Assoc. Bldg., 1103 Old Chisholm Trail, Dewey, AZ. 86327. $15 donation per person. Limited seating. RSVP to Sue Goodchild at 636-7355 OR suepachy@gmail.comAlso call Goodchild to help with petitions for Corbin.

The Yavapai County Pachyderm is planning a noon luncheon and presentation on April 7 by Mark Spencer from Judicial Watch. $10 per person. Proceeds go to Judicial Watch. Limited seating. RSVP TO Sue Goodchild at suepachy@gmail.com OR 92-636-7355

The Yavapai County Pachyderm members will do a phone bank for the newly introduced “Veterans Health Care Bill” that gives veterans choices, followed by dinner by Sue Goodchild. Volunteers should contact/RSVP tosuepachy@gmail.comor 928-636-7355.

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

The Arizona Project will meet at 6:30 pm., Mon., Jan 22 at 3375 E Shea Blvd., in Phoenixwith Congressional District 9 Republican hopefulDave Giles addressing his campaign and the issues of the day. Chr Ron Ludders602.677.1496

Jan 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

The Arizona Origin Science Association (AzOSA) will meet at 7 pm., Jan 23 in the City of Payson Public Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd to hear Bruce Malone, former chemical engineer and patent holder for new products with Dow Chemical. His presentation is an overview of the strongest evidence for biblical creation from geology, biology, and astronomy. FREE to the public. Malone authored “Have You Considered Evidence Beyond

JAN 24

LD4 and the Estrella Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Jan 24 in the Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 Estrella Parkway, in Goodyear with US senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward. Guest are welcome. Contact: Dick Newcomer 623-398-5638.

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS

Congresswoman Martha McSally on Kyrsten Sinema's and Chuck Schumer's reckless decision to shut the government down at the expense of our troops, children and seniors: "You can look no further than to last night's reckless actions by Democrat leader Chuck Schumer to shut down the federal government to understand what life would be like with his loyal foot soldier Kyrsten Sinema in the Senate. Sinema and Schumer are playing a dangerous political game by holding critical funding for our troops and children's healthcare hostage over their illegal immigration agenda. While Sinema is fueled by her obsession to placate her activist and donor base, Martha voted to keep the government open and just introduced legislation that would ensure our servicemen and women, border patrol and CBP officers will be paid during the Sinema shutdown and it prohibits Members of Congress from receiving a paycheck. This contrast demonstrates exactly why we need to send a fighter pilot to the United States Senate not another chameleon like Kyrsten Sinema."

Congressman Andy Biggs on the federal government's shutdown: “This government closure can be laid at the feet of the Democrats and the United States Senate. Democrats are withholding government funding to give amnesty to illegal aliens, and the Senate has ignored the House-passed budget we sent them over four months ago. There are two ways out of this current mess. Senate Democrats can come to their senses and vote for the continuing resolution or Senate leadership can suspend its unconstitutional 60-vote rule and let the majority of the Senate vote this resolution out of that body. We must eventually pass a budget into law because continuing resolutions perpetuates fiscal irresponsibility and harm our military personnel. That's why I supported a continuing resolution that would have fully funded the military for the remainder of the fiscal year, and kept the rest of the government open. Even though the last three months have produced more revenue for the federal government than ever, we will run a deficit of more than $1 trillion dollars for the current fiscal year because our spending is out of control. Why is that? Because Congress uses these short-term spending gimmicks called ‘continuing resolutions’ instead of cutting spending. Congress must resolve to pass a long-term budget that provides stability. We cannot afford to return to negotiations month after month - especially with artificial deadlines. I will continue to demand that my colleagues join me in solving this perpetual problem by producing a balanced budget.”

SEEING RED AZ

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/No straight answers to simple question: *What’s the ideal number we should give citizenship to?”

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· 180120-0600 AZRRT How They Voted Report

· Homeland Security Preparing To Arrest & Charge Sanctuary City Leaders

· Ex-Secret Service Agent Warns ‘Devastating’ FISA Memo Set To ‘Expose’ Obama

· Enemies Of America

NEWS LINKS

· Congressman: Credible-Evidence-Of-Terrorist-Infiltration-Through-The-Southern-Border-Related-To-Las-Vegas-Shooting/

· Claim-Hawaii-Charter-Boat-Group-Witnessed-Explosion-In-Sky-On-Morning-Of-False-Missile-Alert/

· Gaetz: Documents-Threaten Democracy

· Time-Rid-Country-Treasonous-Dog-Politicians-Put-Welfare-Illegals-US-Citizens/

· Jim-Mattis-Issues-Shutdown-Memo: ‘Steady-As-She-Goes,Hold-The-Line-I-Know-Our-Nation-Can-Count-On-You’

ARIZONA

· Phoenix Offers Free Tax Preparation And Filing Service

· Yuma Police Officer Is Cleared In Fatal Shooting Last Year

· Several-Dumped-From-Ballot-Were-Critical-Of-GVR/

· Sinema-Legislation-Continues-Military-Pay-Blocks-Pay-For-Congress-During-Shutdown/

· Arizona-Opioid-Painkiller-Law-Plan-Calls-5-Day-Prescription-Limit, $10-Million-For Treatment/

· Community Forum Held For Trent Franks Replacement

· Kill The Filibuster Before It’s Too Late

· Lindsey-Graham-On Visit-With Ailing John McCain: 'We Laughed A Little Bit. We Cried A Little Bit'/

· John-McCain’s-Absence-Leaves-A-Big-Hole-On-Senate-Armed-Services/

· Anti-Abortion Demonstrators Rally In Phx As Part Of March For Life Movement.

· Ducey-Says-Canyon-To Remain-Open

· Retread Rick Gray To Replace Lesko

· How-Federal-Government-Shutdown-Could-Affect-Arizona/

· Audit Finds ASU, NAU, UA Noncompliance With Fee-Setting Policies, Procedures

· Snow Forecasted, Don’t Underestimate Storm

· Tempe City Council Fails To Pass Border Wall Resolution

· Arizonans At March For Life Upbeat On Pro-Life Prospects In Washington

· Boise Man Arrested, 2 Illegal Aliens In Vehicle Trunk

· Arizona U.S. Attorney Collects Over $13.7 Million In 2017

· Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Felon

· 3 Mexican National Smugglers Arrested After Fleeing From Authorities

· Friese Found Fibbing On The Floor Again, Amazon Claims Unfounded

· Pima County’s Miller Scores Taxpayer Award

· As Federal Shutdown Looms, Legislators Approve Arizona CHIP Health Care Funds For Children

· Arizona Education Gets Low Marks On Another Annual Report Card

· Nogales Border Patrol K9 Team Find 2 Aliens In Trunk

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· Trump Lets Them Loose! Homeland Security Is Preparing To ARREST Sanctuary City Leaders

· Trump-Continues-Winning-Streak; Withholds-Additional-$45-Million-Jihad-Terror-Linked-UNRWA/

· Trump: Democrats Want A Government Shutdown To Get Off Subject Of How Good The Tax Cuts Are

· Trump: No Immigration Negotiations Until Shutdown Ends/

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· Classified-FISA-Memo-Could Be Obamagate.

· Blame Game: Congress-Convenes-Rare-Saturday-Session-No-Solution-Sight-End-Shutdown/

OBAMA

· Obama-Still-Killing-American-Voters/

MILITARY/VETERANS

· Maxine-Waters-Humiliated-By Us-Army-Veteran/

WAR ON WOMEN

· Judge-Dismisses-1-Charge-Michigan-Female-Genital-Mutilation-Case/

CLINTON’S

· Chelsea-Clinton- Caught-Up-In-The-Hollywood-Sex-Scandal; Bad-News-For-The-Clintons/

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

LD26 PC Joe Neglia submitted an article to Briefs last night on how the AZGOP is reportedly planning to “dump Roberts Rules of Order” at the upcoming Jan 27 mandatory State Republican party via proposed bylaws changes. Grassroots precinct committeemen (PCs) and state committeemen (SCs) have been complaining about the way their proposals have been swept under the table and their opinions disregarded at district, county and state meetings - by a controlling close knit Establishment click - for the past five years. Neglia explains how the Establishment has been putting the screws to the grassroots PCs and SCs due to their lack of knowledge. Neglia explains how the Establishment leaders have been getting by with their shenanigans and points out the Establishment bylaws changes proposals will give them even more power. Neglia’s commentary is too long for Briefs to post in its entirety. However, you can read the complete article at AZGOP-Trying-To-Dump-Robert’s-Rules-Of-Order This is a must read! He pulls no punchs in pointing out which proposals must be voted down by the grassroots SCs at the Jan 27 AZGOP mandatory meeting - to put a stop to the crap that has been going on for far too long. Every precinct committeeman in the state should read his article and become well acquainted with the current Roberts Rules of Order so you can stand up and stop some of the shenanigans that are reportedly occurring at the local legislative district meetings, as well. Neglia should be commended for his efforts to start cleaning up the AZGOP swamp!- ft

Who is Joe Neglia? He is an LD26 precinct committeeman captain and state committeeman since 2012, and the newly elected Maricopa County Republican Committee (MCRC) Member-at-Large. He served as the LD26 Treasurer from 2012-2016 and ran their annual AR-15 rifle raffles. He received the “Most Dedicated Outstanding PC Award in 2013 and the “Outstanding PC Award” in 2014. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, GOA and is an AZ Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) member, who happens to be a professor of engineering technology at Mesa Community College. He is a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.), ASU MBA (1994), Sperry Space Systems/Honeywell Satellite Systems Engineer 1986-1991. If that isn’t impressive enough, he has also been awarded two US Patents and is a ham radio operator.

Go ToStreetwisewgbb/Tom-Morrisseyto hear former AZGOP Chairman/Author Tom Morrissey’s air time with New York radio talk show host Lou Telano on “Streetwise.” Telano is a retired NYPD detective.

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

NOTES FROM READERS

Secretary of State Michele Reagan responds: The Secretary of State does not, and will not, fill out the petitions for a candidate. We provide a sample form on our website and it is up to the candidate to “fill in the blanks” with their relevant information. Unfortunately, campaign consultants like Constantin Querard like to blame the Sec of State when he advises his candidate poorly. Bad advice is something many of us have come to expect from CQ as he is the same consultant who “advised” his candidates to support the unconstitutional bill National Popular Vote. Kudos to Debbie Lesko and Phil Lovas who know how to follow the law and filled out their petitions properly.

PC, SC and LD16 Chairman Jerry Clingman: We Are In The Midst Of Another Gov Shutdown. The Last Occupant Of The White House devised a plan to weaponize the shut down against the American people. President Trump will not allow the closing of our parks. US parks and other facilities should remain open but they need to be identified. I am asking all good Americans and Arizonans to join together identify the parks and places. We can then find volunteers to insure that they are open, clean and safe. I am open to help coordinate some of the efforts as I know good people from all over the state. Things that need need to be done:

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

Status of Saguaro lake area. Bathrooms closed. Coons Bluff open. Butcher Jones closed but accessible, Phon D Sutton closed, Granite Reef closed but accessible, Saguaro Lake open. I need help to get to our US rep. to get those parks and recreation areas open. The Park service rep for this areas is Gary Hanna Ph. 602-501-8786 . President Trump stated the parks stay open. Jerry Clingman Ph.480-861-4958, Email: az4hdgov@gmail.com

Activist Archie Dicksion: I am not sure how many times over the past several years I have attended a meeting to hear someone tell us that the most powerful office in the Republican Party is that of the Precinct Committeeman. If you believe that, please try going to the Republican Party headquarters and request that they do some specific act that would be beneficial to you or the party as a whole. From the intern to the executive director to the chairman of the party, they will simply ignore you and your request if it is of an inconvenience to them. One of the basic planks of the Party Platform is the sanctity of the vote. Even now, that rule is being ignored by the state Republican Party. Of the Republican parties of the eleven (11) western states, only the Arizona party allows the unfettered use of proxies to vote at LD, County and State meetings. They place no limitation on the number of proxies that can be carried by any individual. Further they do not even recognize the sanctity of the proxy. If I give you my proxy, only you can exercise the proxy unless I authorize you to pass it on to someone else. Yet we see at meeting after meeting where someone carrying a proxy passes it on to another person to vote. Our credentials committed running the elections makes no effort to verify who voted the proxy and therefore may have voted illegally.

We are only a few days away from the Mandatory Meeting on January 27, 2018 when we, you and I, can start a fundamental change in the operation of the Republican Party of the State of Arizona. If you are a State Committeeman, you can appear early to the meeting and sign the petition to allow my RESOLUTION to be considered before the committee as a whole. My Resolution limits the use of proxies at legislative district, county and state meetings. There will also be other proposed resolutions for which signatures are being gathered. One of which will require the use of paper ballots for voting purposes at all meetings. If you are a precinct committeeman, you cannot sign the petition (rules you know) but you can attend and assist in getting signatures. LET’S START THE PROCESS OF REFORMING THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN PARTY. WITH YOUR HELP IT CAN BE DONE.

LD21 PC Randy Miller – Series #4: In Saturday’s CD8 Chamber debate, candidate Steve Montenegro left several of us scratching our heads about the National Popular Vote, or HB2456. First, he said “I never voted for this” even though if you look at house vote record there is a “Y” vote next to his name in the third reading. Then he says “It is constitutional under Article 2 section 2 of the Constitution”. Now, he was getting cut off by the moderator so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt on referencing section 2. This grants power to the president to be “Commander in Chief to the Army, Navy of the United States and Militia of the several states when called into action” …. (Nothing near how to elect the president)

Article 2 section 1 sets out how the president is elected, (Electoral College), length of term etc., and then sets out how it will be done and who can be on the electoral college. Why Steve references this with his statement,that his support for the National Popular Vote simply by enacting legislation is Constitutional is insane. And furthermore, proves his lack of understanding for the constitution. Our constitution is Our Supreme Law of The Land according to Article 6. I haven’t heard any understanding of this by Steve Montenegro and the more he talks the more uninformed he sounds to me.

We must pay attention to these constant errors in constitutional references, especially when our freedoms and liberties are at stake with those we elect to represent us in Washington. Washington constantly oversteps granted powers and authorities. We must elect people who know what the delegated powers under the constitution are and stay within them. We must elect those that will stand up to others who want to strip us of our freedoms and liberties no matter where they come. If they don’t, we have no choice and we must.

Again, Steve is a nice man, presentable and likeable. I like Steve! But I want strength, determination, tenacity and someone I can trust to represent me as I would represent me. I don’t want nice, I want someone who has my back. I want someone who wants to really know what he/she is doing. That is trust. I don’t trust Steve to have my back. The swamp is crowded, don’t add more.

Denise Reilly, former LD22 PC regarding Marianne Ferrari, LD PC and State Committeeman, commented on the 1-21-18-MCRC Briefs regarding her support for Richard Mack. Marianne said, Richard Mack “will stand firm for us.” It’s my opinion that in this day and age character is everything especially when seeking political office. Richard Mack’s defining moment of his life, in my opinion, happened during the Bundy Ranch Standoff and it spoke volumes to me. Mack was clearly aware of the federal government’s prior engagements at Ruby Ridge and Waco. However, Mack made the following comments at the Bundy Ranch Standoff: “We were actually strategizing to put all the women up at the front. If they’re going to start shooting, it’s going to be women that are going to be televised all across the world getting shot by these rogue federal officers.” Do we want a man that would sacrifice women while planning to hide behind their skirts? That’s not leadership, courage or being a protector. If he is not willing to “stand firm" for women, why would anyone trust him to “stand firm” for all of us? Certainly, there must be a better choice. Richard Mack On Standoff Strategy: 'Put All The Women Up At The Front'

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CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

Art Olivas, MCRC VC1 Candidate: I cannot thank you enough for your response and willingness to help me in my quest to serve as your first chairman of the MCRC. Some are asking if they can post my information on their Facebook or email to a list of friends? I say, yes, please do! More on my commitment to Grassroots Conservative Patriots Republicans!! I am for less government, enforcement of our constitution, supporting law enforcement, watch-dogging elected officials, seeking and protesting corruption in the state of Arizona -- that means draining the swamp, so help us GOD. Again I ask for your help and vote. Thank you, thank you one and all for your response. Please don't for get to vote for Sheriff Joe we need his knowledge on illegal immigration that only he possess. You can take that to the bank!! God Bless Arizona.

Supt of Public Instruction candidate Frank Riggs: Annual National School Choice Week from Jan. 21-27 is a week of events and activities to help recognize and support all K-12 educational options and models, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. It's the largest national celebration of opportunities in education. As a U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the House Education Subcommittee, I authored the Charter School Expansion Act which passed the House with 367 votes and the Senate unanimously. I also authored legislation to give low-income parents "HELP Scholarships" (Helping Empower Low-income Parents) in communities where traditional schools had failed generations of schoolchildren. The Heritage Foundation said, "Representative Riggs spearheaded many cutting-edge initiatives like school choice and charter schools." I believe that parents have the absolute right (and responsibility) to choose and direct their child's education, and that no one group or individual has the right to declare itself the education decider or gatekeeper for parents. I hope you'll join me in celebrating National School Choice Week if you believe in empowering parents to select the best possible educational experience and learning environment for their child's unique needs—helping them thrive and succeed! I have the proven executive, legislative and political experience, knowledge and ability to meet the challenges facing our K-12 education system and fix our schools. For more information, please see www.riggsforaz.com

CALL TO ACTION

AZRRT CALL TO ACTION By Jose Borrajero
FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/azrrt       TWITTER www.twitter.com/azrrt1
WEBSITE www.azpeopleslobbyist.com             E-MAIL joseb4538@gmail.com

To learn more about how the legislative process works, go to FROM BILL TO LAW
To get detailed information on any bill of your choosing, go to BILL INFORMATION
Interested In Helping Track, Evaluate And Report On Bills? Contact Joseb4538@gmail.com
Upcoming action on bills we are tracking. It is impossible for most people to respond to all of them. Simply choose those bills that are most important to you and phone or email with your “yes” or “no” opinion, depending on your wishes. If bill is in committee, use “Request to Speak” at AZPEOPLESLOBBYIST-ALIS Emailing tips: E-MAIL INSTRUCTIONS “Request to Speak” tips: RTS INSTRUCTIONS

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BILL # AND SHORT TITLE (1)	WHO TO CONTACT (2)	DATE (3)	SPONSOR AND/OR WHAT THE BILL DOES	TIME (3)	ROOM (3)	VOTE (4)
SB1001 - home-based businesses; regulation restrictions	Senate Commerce and Public Safety	01/22/2018	Farnsworth – Good for home-based businesses, maybe not so good for neighbors	2:00	SHR1	?
SB1002 - home-based businesses; regulations; municipalities	Senate Commerce and Public Safety	01/22/2018	Farnsworth – Good for home-based businesses, maybe not so good for neighbors	2:00	SHR1	?
HB2037 - schools; statewide college readiness examination	House Education	01/22/2018	Carter-Requires administering college readiness tests to all high school pupils, regardless of their desire for college education	2:00	HHR1	N
HB2080 - ASRS; investment contracts	House Banking and Insurance	01/22/2018	Livingston – Allows the ASRS more flexibility in investments	2:00	HHR5	Y
HB2115 - bonds; ballot language; procedures	House Ways and Means	01/24/2018	Mitchell – Enhances clarity in bond issue elections	10:00	HHR1	Y
HB2119 - attorney regulation; assessments; membership dues	House Judiciary and Public Safety	01/24/2018	Kern – Right to work for lawyers	2:00	HHR4	Y
HB2341 - homeschooled children; school buses; JTEDs	House Education	01/22/2018	Bowers – Enhances school choice	2:00	HHR1	Y
SB1247 - health insurance; mandated provision prohibited	Senate Health and Human Services	01/24/2018	Barto – Limits ability of counties and cities to regulate health insurance	2:00	SHR1	Y
HB2153 - campaign finance; nonprofits; disclosure	House Federalism, Property Rights and Public Policy	01/23/2018	Leach – Enhances protection of free speech and privacy of citizens	2:00	HHR4	Y

UPCOMING EVENTS

Grassroots Tea Party Activists of Arizona will hear from two candidates at 6:30 pm., Wed., Jan 27 in the Denny’s Restaurant meeting room, 9030 N. Black Canyon Highway, (Access Road at Dunlap Ave and I-17) in Phoenix. Speakers are Corporation Commission candidate Eric Sloan from LD25 and Arizona House of Rep candidate John Heep, a former Maricopa County College District Board member. Contact facilitator

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

The Ahwatukee Tea Party will meet with Supt of Public Instruction candidate Frank Riggs at 6:30 pm., Thur., Jan 25 at the Ahwatukee Fire Statioin, 4110 E Chandler Blvd, in Phoenix. http://www.teapartypatriots.org

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R: McCain is resting in Arizona from cancer treatment.

· Mccain On The Government Shutdown

· On The National Defense Strategy

· On Congress’ Failure To Reach A Budget Agreement

· Congratulates Senator Bob Dole On Receiving The Congressional Gold Medal

· On U.S. Immigration Policy

· Calls For The Release Of Reuters Journalists Detained In Burma

· On National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SEN JEFF FLAKE – R

· Flake's 20 Most Damning Lines About Trump's Assault On The Press

· Flake: Reflexive “Fake News” Claims Not Good For Democracy

· VIDEO: Flake Presses Senate To Act On Bipartisan DACA Proposal

· Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement On Immigration

· Flake Offers Resolution Reiterating Importance Of NAFTA And The U.S.-Mexico Relationship

· Flake Warns Against Withdrawing From NAFTA

REP MARTHA MCSALLY – R2

· McSally On The Government Shutdown

· Introduces Bill To Ensure Troops, DHS National Security Personnel Get Paychecks During Shutdown—And Congress Doesn’t

· Bill To Improve Public Lands Passes House Committee

· Border Security & Immigration Bill Earns Endorsement From President Trump And Top Administration Officials

· McSally, Mccaul, Goodlatte, Labrador Introduce Border Security Legislation

REP PAUL GOSAR – R

· Why I Voted Against FISA 702 Reauthorization

REP ANDY BIGGS – R5

· The Senate Must End The Filibuster To Break The Legislative Logjam

· On-House-Intelligence-Committees-Classified-Memo

· Congressman Biggs' On Earmarks

· Introduces Legislation To Limit Unilateral Expansion Of Monuments On Federal Lands

· Joins Western Caucus' Executive Committee

· On The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act

· On Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA

· On DOJ's Commitment To Turn Over Documents

SEEING RED AZ

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/Who’s McCain’s Ghost Writer?

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· End Proxy Abuse

· Would You Vote for This Man?

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· Interview of Mr. Glenn Simpson – FUSION GPS

NEWS LINKS

· Prominent Illegal Alien Invader Activists Apprehended By ICE For Deportation - Protests Ensue

· MN Muslima Who Started 8 Fires At St Catherine’s University: You're Lucky I Don't Know How To Build A Bomb

· 15yr-Old-Kid-Accessed-Classified-Docs-Pretending-To Head-CIA-Gets-Weirder/

· Former Federal Prosecutor: Obama Admin Plotted To Exonerate Hillary Clinton

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before Us Citizens

· More Texts Turned Over From FBI Agent Taken Off Mueller Team

· House Speaker Ryan Remains Non-Committal About Re-Election

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Stossel: The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam

· Look-Who’s-Suing-To-Quash-US-Terrorist-Screening/

· Helping Families Of The Fallen: How To Make The Best Of Good Intentions

· Marijuana-Money-Increasingly-Flowing-Republican-Lawmakers/

ARIZONA

· Songbird McCain Rips POTUS Again, This Time Over His New…

· Video-Snow-Hits-Flagstaff

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/

· Shutdown Affects AZ Parks, Paychecks, And Security

· Coldest Temps Of The Week Arrive Monday Morning

· Brrr-Winter-Storm-Hits-Hard-In-Our-State

· Bashas’ Family Of Stores Holds Monthly Job Fairs Through May

· Dreamers Renew Call For DACA Fix Amid Government Shutdown

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Campaign-Rated-R-Language/

· Don’t Touch Buckmoth Caterpillars

· Thousands March For Life, Arizona #1 Pro-Life State

· New HHS Division To Help Protect Freedom Of Religion, Conscience

· #Releasethememo: Sunday’s Comic

· FBI Lineup: Sunday’s Comic

· Friese On Amazon: Sunday’s Comic

· What Was Kate Thinking? Sunday’s Comic

· Vote Lovas! Sunday’s Comic

· Cochise County Sheriff Arrests Three, Seizes Meth, Heroin

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· This Week Proves The Media Has Completely Lost It When It Comes To President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· House Intel Committee Officially Starts Process To #Releasethememo

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Pelosi-And-Democrats-Wine-And-Dine-As-Military-Goes-Payless-Video/

· Senate Adjourns Without Deal To End Shutdown; Monday Vote Scheduled

· Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Problem-Goes-Beyond-Politics

OBAMA

· Flashback Video: Obama's Own Words Condemn His Unlawful DACA EO & Sanctuary Cities

PROBES/INVESTIGATIONS

· NSA Deleted Surveillance Data It Was Under Court Order To Maintain In Electronic Frontier Foundation Lawsuit

ILLEGALS

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Dog Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before US Citizens

· Government Watchdog: Illegal Aliens Still Being Transported On Commercial Airlines At Your Expense

· Major state to register illegal aliens to vote – automatically

WAR ON WOMEN

· UK-Top-Cop:Female-Genital-Mutilation-Too ‘Nuanced’ To -Prosecute/

INTERNATIONAL

· German Minister Of Family Affairs: Muslim Migrant Sex Attacks Can Be Prevented By Importing More Muslim Migrants

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

NOTES FROM READERS

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

CALL TO ACTION

AZRRT CALL TO ACTION By Jose Borrajero
FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/azrrt       TWITTER www.twitter.com/azrrt1
WEBSITE www.azpeopleslobbyist.com             E-MAIL joseb4538@gmail.com

180121-1600 -AZRRT CALL TO ACTION

BILL # AND SHORT TITLE (1)	WHO TO CONTACT (2)	DATE (3)	SPONSOR AND/OR WHAT THE BILL DOES	TIME (3)	ROOM (3)	VOTE (4)
SB1001 - home-based businesses; regulation restrictions	Senate Commerce and Public Safety	01/22/2018	Farnsworth – Good for home-based businesses, maybe not so good for neighbors	2:00	SHR1	?
SB1002 - home-based businesses; regulations; municipalities	Senate Commerce and Public Safety	01/22/2018	Farnsworth – Good for home-based businesses, maybe not so good for neighbors	2:00	SHR1	?
HB2037 - schools; statewide college readiness examination	House Education	01/22/2018	Carter-Requires administering college readiness tests to all high school pupils, regardless of their desire for college education	2:00	HHR1	N
HB2080 - ASRS; investment contracts	House Banking and Insurance	01/22/2018	Livingston – Allows the ASRS more flexibility in investments	2:00	HHR5	Y
HB2115 - bonds; ballot language; procedures	House Ways and Means	01/24/2018	Mitchell – Enhances clarity in bond issue elections	10:00	HHR1	Y
HB2119 - attorney regulation; assessments; membership dues	House Judiciary and Public Safety	01/24/2018	Kern – Right to work for lawyers	2:00	HHR4	Y
HB2341 - homeschooled children; school buses; JTEDs	House Education	01/22/2018	Bowers – Enhances school choice	2:00	HHR1	Y
SB1247 - health insurance; mandated provision prohibited	Senate Health and Human Services	01/24/2018	Barto – Limits ability of counties and cities to regulate health insurance	2:00	SHR1	Y
HB2153 - campaign finance; nonprofits; disclosure	House Federalism, Property Rights and Public Policy	01/23/2018	Leach – Enhances protection of free speech and privacy of citizens	2:00	HHR4	Y

UPCOMING EVENTS

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R: McCain is resting in Arizona from cancer treatment.

· Mccain On The Government Shutdown

· On The National Defense Strategy

· On Congress’ Failure To Reach A Budget Agreement

· Congratulates Senator Bob Dole On Receiving The Congressional Gold Medal

· On U.S. Immigration Policy

· Calls For The Release Of Reuters Journalists Detained In Burma

· On National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SEN JEFF FLAKE – R

· Flake's 20 Most Damning Lines About Trump's Assault On The Press

· Flake: Reflexive “Fake News” Claims Not Good For Democracy

· VIDEO: Flake Presses Senate To Act On Bipartisan DACA Proposal

· Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement On Immigration

· Flake Offers Resolution Reiterating Importance Of NAFTA And The U.S.-Mexico Relationship

· Flake Warns Against Withdrawing From NAFTA

REP MARTHA MCSALLY – R2

· McSally On The Government Shutdown

· Introduces Bill To Ensure Troops, DHS National Security Personnel Get Paychecks During Shutdown—And Congress Doesn’t

· Bill To Improve Public Lands Passes House Committee

· Border Security & Immigration Bill Earns Endorsement From President Trump And Top Administration Officials

· McSally, Mccaul, Goodlatte, Labrador Introduce Border Security Legislation

REP PAUL GOSAR – R

· Why I Voted Against FISA 702 Reauthorization

REP ANDY BIGGS – R5

· The Senate Must End The Filibuster To Break The Legislative Logjam

· On-House-Intelligence-Committees-Classified-Memo

· Congressman Biggs' On Earmarks

· Introduces Legislation To Limit Unilateral Expansion Of Monuments On Federal Lands

· Joins Western Caucus' Executive Committee

· On The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act

· On Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA

· On DOJ's Commitment To Turn Over Documents

SEEING RED AZ

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/Who’s McCain’s Ghost Writer?

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· End Proxy Abuse

· Would You Vote for This Man?

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· Interview of Mr. Glenn Simpson – FUSION GPS

NEWS LINKS

· Prominent Illegal Alien Invader Activists Apprehended By ICE For Deportation - Protests Ensue

· MN Muslima Who Started 8 Fires At St Catherine’s University: You're Lucky I Don't Know How To Build A Bomb

· 15yr-Old-Kid-Accessed-Classified-Docs-Pretending-To Head-CIA-Gets-Weirder/

· Former Federal Prosecutor: Obama Admin Plotted To Exonerate Hillary Clinton

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before Us Citizens

· More Texts Turned Over From FBI Agent Taken Off Mueller Team

· House Speaker Ryan Remains Non-Committal About Re-Election

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Stossel: The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam

· Look-Who’s-Suing-To-Quash-US-Terrorist-Screening/

· Helping Families Of The Fallen: How To Make The Best Of Good Intentions

· Marijuana-Money-Increasingly-Flowing-Republican-Lawmakers/

ARIZONA

· Songbird McCain Rips POTUS Again, This Time Over His New…

· Video-Snow-Hits-Flagstaff

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/

· Shutdown Affects AZ Parks, Paychecks, And Security

· Coldest Temps Of The Week Arrive Monday Morning

· Brrr-Winter-Storm-Hits-Hard-In-Our-State

· Bashas’ Family Of Stores Holds Monthly Job Fairs Through May

· Dreamers Renew Call For DACA Fix Amid Government Shutdown

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Campaign-Rated-R-Language/

· Don’t Touch Buckmoth Caterpillars

· Thousands March For Life, Arizona #1 Pro-Life State

· New HHS Division To Help Protect Freedom Of Religion, Conscience

· #Releasethememo: Sunday’s Comic

· FBI Lineup: Sunday’s Comic

· Friese On Amazon: Sunday’s Comic

· What Was Kate Thinking? Sunday’s Comic

· Vote Lovas! Sunday’s Comic

· Cochise County Sheriff Arrests Three, Seizes Meth, Heroin

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· This Week Proves The Media Has Completely Lost It When It Comes To President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· House Intel Committee Officially Starts Process To #Releasethememo

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Pelosi-And-Democrats-Wine-And-Dine-As-Military-Goes-Payless-Video/

· Senate Adjourns Without Deal To End Shutdown; Monday Vote Scheduled

· Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Problem-Goes-Beyond-Politics

OBAMA

· Flashback Video: Obama's Own Words Condemn His Unlawful DACA EO & Sanctuary Cities

PROBES/INVESTIGATIONS

· NSA Deleted Surveillance Data It Was Under Court Order To Maintain In Electronic Frontier Foundation Lawsuit

ILLEGALS

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Dog Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before US Citizens

· Government Watchdog: Illegal Aliens Still Being Transported On Commercial Airlines At Your Expense

· Major state to register illegal aliens to vote – automatically

WAR ON WOMEN

· UK-Top-Cop:Female-Genital-Mutilation-Too ‘Nuanced’ To -Prosecute/

INTERNATIONAL

· German Minister Of Family Affairs: Muslim Migrant Sex Attacks Can Be Prevented By Importing More Muslim Migrants

---30---

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

NOTES FROM READERS

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

UPCOMING EVENTS

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R: McCain is resting in Arizona from cancer treatment.

· Mccain On The Government Shutdown

· On The National Defense Strategy

· On Congress’ Failure To Reach A Budget Agreement

· Congratulates Senator Bob Dole On Receiving The Congressional Gold Medal

· On U.S. Immigration Policy

· Calls For The Release Of Reuters Journalists Detained In Burma

· On National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SEN JEFF FLAKE – R

· Flake's 20 Most Damning Lines About Trump's Assault On The Press

· Flake: Reflexive “Fake News” Claims Not Good For Democracy

· VIDEO: Flake Presses Senate To Act On Bipartisan DACA Proposal

· Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement On Immigration

· Flake Offers Resolution Reiterating Importance Of NAFTA And The U.S.-Mexico Relationship

· Flake Warns Against Withdrawing From NAFTA

REP MARTHA MCSALLY – R2

· McSally On The Government Shutdown

· Introduces Bill To Ensure Troops, DHS National Security Personnel Get Paychecks During Shutdown—And Congress Doesn’t

· Bill To Improve Public Lands Passes House Committee

· Border Security & Immigration Bill Earns Endorsement From President Trump And Top Administration Officials

· McSally, Mccaul, Goodlatte, Labrador Introduce Border Security Legislation

REP PAUL GOSAR – R

· Why I Voted Against FISA 702 Reauthorization

REP ANDY BIGGS – R5

· The Senate Must End The Filibuster To Break The Legislative Logjam

· On-House-Intelligence-Committees-Classified-Memo

· Congressman Biggs' On Earmarks

· Introduces Legislation To Limit Unilateral Expansion Of Monuments On Federal Lands

· Joins Western Caucus' Executive Committee

· On The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act

· On Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA

· On DOJ's Commitment To Turn Over Documents

SEEING RED AZ

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/Who’s McCain’s Ghost Writer?

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· End Proxy Abuse

· Would You Vote for This Man?

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· Interview of Mr. Glenn Simpson – FUSION GPS

NEWS LINKS

· Prominent Illegal Alien Invader Activists Apprehended By ICE For Deportation - Protests Ensue

· MN Muslima Who Started 8 Fires At St Catherine’s University: You're Lucky I Don't Know How To Build A Bomb

· 15yr-Old-Kid-Accessed-Classified-Docs-Pretending-To Head-CIA-Gets-Weirder/

· Former Federal Prosecutor: Obama Admin Plotted To Exonerate Hillary Clinton

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before Us Citizens

· More Texts Turned Over From FBI Agent Taken Off Mueller Team

· House Speaker Ryan Remains Non-Committal About Re-Election

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Stossel: The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam

· Look-Who’s-Suing-To-Quash-US-Terrorist-Screening/

· Helping Families Of The Fallen: How To Make The Best Of Good Intentions

· Marijuana-Money-Increasingly-Flowing-Republican-Lawmakers/

ARIZONA

· Songbird McCain Rips POTUS Again, This Time Over His New…

· Video-Snow-Hits-Flagstaff

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/

· Shutdown Affects AZ Parks, Paychecks, And Security

· Coldest Temps Of The Week Arrive Monday Morning

· Brrr-Winter-Storm-Hits-Hard-In-Our-State

· Bashas’ Family Of Stores Holds Monthly Job Fairs Through May

· Dreamers Renew Call For DACA Fix Amid Government Shutdown

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Campaign-Rated-R-Language/

· Don’t Touch Buckmoth Caterpillars

· Thousands March For Life, Arizona #1 Pro-Life State

· New HHS Division To Help Protect Freedom Of Religion, Conscience

· #Releasethememo: Sunday’s Comic

· FBI Lineup: Sunday’s Comic

· Friese On Amazon: Sunday’s Comic

· What Was Kate Thinking? Sunday’s Comic

· Vote Lovas! Sunday’s Comic

· Cochise County Sheriff Arrests Three, Seizes Meth, Heroin

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· This Week Proves The Media Has Completely Lost It When It Comes To President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· House Intel Committee Officially Starts Process To #Releasethememo

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Pelosi-And-Democrats-Wine-And-Dine-As-Military-Goes-Payless-Video/

· Senate Adjourns Without Deal To End Shutdown; Monday Vote Scheduled

· Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Problem-Goes-Beyond-Politics

OBAMA

· Flashback Video: Obama's Own Words Condemn His Unlawful DACA EO & Sanctuary Cities

PROBES/INVESTIGATIONS

· NSA Deleted Surveillance Data It Was Under Court Order To Maintain In Electronic Frontier Foundation Lawsuit

ILLEGALS

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Dog Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before US Citizens

· Government Watchdog: Illegal Aliens Still Being Transported On Commercial Airlines At Your Expense

· Major state to register illegal aliens to vote – automatically

WAR ON WOMEN

· UK-Top-Cop:Female-Genital-Mutilation-Too ‘Nuanced’ To -Prosecute/

INTERNATIONAL

· German Minister Of Family Affairs: Muslim Migrant Sex Attacks Can Be Prevented By Importing More Muslim Migrants

---30---

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

NOTES FROM READERS

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

UPCOMING EVENTS

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R: McCain is resting in Arizona from cancer treatment.

· Mccain On The Government Shutdown

· On The National Defense Strategy

· On Congress’ Failure To Reach A Budget Agreement

· Congratulates Senator Bob Dole On Receiving The Congressional Gold Medal

· On U.S. Immigration Policy

· Calls For The Release Of Reuters Journalists Detained In Burma

· On National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SEN JEFF FLAKE – R

· Flake's 20 Most Damning Lines About Trump's Assault On The Press

· Flake: Reflexive “Fake News” Claims Not Good For Democracy

· VIDEO: Flake Presses Senate To Act On Bipartisan DACA Proposal

· Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement On Immigration

· Flake Offers Resolution Reiterating Importance Of NAFTA And The U.S.-Mexico Relationship

· Flake Warns Against Withdrawing From NAFTA

REP MARTHA MCSALLY – R2

· McSally On The Government Shutdown

· Introduces Bill To Ensure Troops, DHS National Security Personnel Get Paychecks During Shutdown—And Congress Doesn’t

· Bill To Improve Public Lands Passes House Committee

· Border Security & Immigration Bill Earns Endorsement From President Trump And Top Administration Officials

· McSally, Mccaul, Goodlatte, Labrador Introduce Border Security Legislation

REP PAUL GOSAR – R

· Why I Voted Against FISA 702 Reauthorization

REP ANDY BIGGS – R5

· The Senate Must End The Filibuster To Break The Legislative Logjam

· On-House-Intelligence-Committees-Classified-Memo

· Congressman Biggs' On Earmarks

· Introduces Legislation To Limit Unilateral Expansion Of Monuments On Federal Lands

· Joins Western Caucus' Executive Committee

· On The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act

· On Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA

· On DOJ's Commitment To Turn Over Documents

SEEING RED AZ

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/Who’s McCain’s Ghost Writer?

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· End Proxy Abuse

· Would You Vote for This Man?

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· Interview of Mr. Glenn Simpson – FUSION GPS

NEWS LINKS

· Prominent Illegal Alien Invader Activists Apprehended By ICE For Deportation - Protests Ensue

· MN Muslima Who Started 8 Fires At St Catherine’s University: You're Lucky I Don't Know How To Build A Bomb

· 15yr-Old-Kid-Accessed-Classified-Docs-Pretending-To Head-CIA-Gets-Weirder/

· Former Federal Prosecutor: Obama Admin Plotted To Exonerate Hillary Clinton

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before Us Citizens

· More Texts Turned Over From FBI Agent Taken Off Mueller Team

· House Speaker Ryan Remains Non-Committal About Re-Election

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Stossel: The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam

· Look-Who’s-Suing-To-Quash-US-Terrorist-Screening/

· Helping Families Of The Fallen: How To Make The Best Of Good Intentions

· Marijuana-Money-Increasingly-Flowing-Republican-Lawmakers/

ARIZONA

· Songbird McCain Rips POTUS Again, This Time Over His New…

· Video-Snow-Hits-Flagstaff

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/

· Shutdown Affects AZ Parks, Paychecks, And Security

· Coldest Temps Of The Week Arrive Monday Morning

· Brrr-Winter-Storm-Hits-Hard-In-Our-State

· Bashas’ Family Of Stores Holds Monthly Job Fairs Through May

· Dreamers Renew Call For DACA Fix Amid Government Shutdown

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Campaign-Rated-R-Language/

· Don’t Touch Buckmoth Caterpillars

· Thousands March For Life, Arizona #1 Pro-Life State

· New HHS Division To Help Protect Freedom Of Religion, Conscience

· #Releasethememo: Sunday’s Comic

· FBI Lineup: Sunday’s Comic

· Friese On Amazon: Sunday’s Comic

· What Was Kate Thinking? Sunday’s Comic

· Vote Lovas! Sunday’s Comic

· Cochise County Sheriff Arrests Three, Seizes Meth, Heroin

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· This Week Proves The Media Has Completely Lost It When It Comes To President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· House Intel Committee Officially Starts Process To #Releasethememo

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Pelosi-And-Democrats-Wine-And-Dine-As-Military-Goes-Payless-Video/

· Senate Adjourns Without Deal To End Shutdown; Monday Vote Scheduled

· Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Problem-Goes-Beyond-Politics

OBAMA

· Flashback Video: Obama's Own Words Condemn His Unlawful DACA EO & Sanctuary Cities

PROBES/INVESTIGATIONS

· NSA Deleted Surveillance Data It Was Under Court Order To Maintain In Electronic Frontier Foundation Lawsuit

ILLEGALS

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Dog Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before US Citizens

· Government Watchdog: Illegal Aliens Still Being Transported On Commercial Airlines At Your Expense

· Major state to register illegal aliens to vote – automatically

WAR ON WOMEN

· UK-Top-Cop:Female-Genital-Mutilation-Too ‘Nuanced’ To -Prosecute/

INTERNATIONAL

· German Minister Of Family Affairs: Muslim Migrant Sex Attacks Can Be Prevented By Importing More Muslim Migrants

---30---

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

NOTES FROM READERS

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Candidates Are Welcome to e-mail their announcements and a photo to Briefs at repcomm@cox.net or frostytaylor@cox.net for posting so readers can learn who the candidates are. Please keep announcement at 400 words. Longer announcements subject to editing to conform. - ft.

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

UPCOMING EVENTS

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R: McCain is resting in Arizona from cancer treatment.

· Mccain On The Government Shutdown

· On The National Defense Strategy

· On Congress’ Failure To Reach A Budget Agreement

· Congratulates Senator Bob Dole On Receiving The Congressional Gold Medal

· On U.S. Immigration Policy

· Calls For The Release Of Reuters Journalists Detained In Burma

· On National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SEN JEFF FLAKE – R

· Flake's 20 Most Damning Lines About Trump's Assault On The Press

· Flake: Reflexive “Fake News” Claims Not Good For Democracy

· VIDEO: Flake Presses Senate To Act On Bipartisan DACA Proposal

· Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement On Immigration

· Flake Offers Resolution Reiterating Importance Of NAFTA And The U.S.-Mexico Relationship

· Flake Warns Against Withdrawing From NAFTA

REP MARTHA MCSALLY – R2

· McSally On The Government Shutdown

· Introduces Bill To Ensure Troops, DHS National Security Personnel Get Paychecks During Shutdown—And Congress Doesn’t

· Bill To Improve Public Lands Passes House Committee

· Border Security & Immigration Bill Earns Endorsement From President Trump And Top Administration Officials

· McSally, Mccaul, Goodlatte, Labrador Introduce Border Security Legislation

REP PAUL GOSAR – R

· Why I Voted Against FISA 702 Reauthorization

REP ANDY BIGGS – R5

· The Senate Must End The Filibuster To Break The Legislative Logjam

· On-House-Intelligence-Committees-Classified-Memo

· Congressman Biggs' On Earmarks

· Introduces Legislation To Limit Unilateral Expansion Of Monuments On Federal Lands

· Joins Western Caucus' Executive Committee

· On The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act

· On Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA

· On DOJ's Commitment To Turn Over Documents

SEEING RED AZ

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/Who’s McCain’s Ghost Writer?

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· End Proxy Abuse

· Would You Vote for This Man?

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· Interview of Mr. Glenn Simpson – FUSION GPS

NEWS LINKS

· Prominent Illegal Alien Invader Activists Apprehended By ICE For Deportation - Protests Ensue

· MN Muslima Who Started 8 Fires At St Catherine’s University: You're Lucky I Don't Know How To Build A Bomb

· 15yr-Old-Kid-Accessed-Classified-Docs-Pretending-To Head-CIA-Gets-Weirder/

· Former Federal Prosecutor: Obama Admin Plotted To Exonerate Hillary Clinton

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before Us Citizens

· More Texts Turned Over From FBI Agent Taken Off Mueller Team

· House Speaker Ryan Remains Non-Committal About Re-Election

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Stossel: The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam

· Look-Who’s-Suing-To-Quash-US-Terrorist-Screening/

· Helping Families Of The Fallen: How To Make The Best Of Good Intentions

· Marijuana-Money-Increasingly-Flowing-Republican-Lawmakers/

ARIZONA

· Songbird McCain Rips POTUS Again, This Time Over His New…

· Video-Snow-Hits-Flagstaff

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/

· Shutdown Affects AZ Parks, Paychecks, And Security

· Coldest Temps Of The Week Arrive Monday Morning

· Brrr-Winter-Storm-Hits-Hard-In-Our-State

· Bashas’ Family Of Stores Holds Monthly Job Fairs Through May

· Dreamers Renew Call For DACA Fix Amid Government Shutdown

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Campaign-Rated-R-Language/

· Don’t Touch Buckmoth Caterpillars

· Thousands March For Life, Arizona #1 Pro-Life State

· New HHS Division To Help Protect Freedom Of Religion, Conscience

· #Releasethememo: Sunday’s Comic

· FBI Lineup: Sunday’s Comic

· Friese On Amazon: Sunday’s Comic

· What Was Kate Thinking? Sunday’s Comic

· Vote Lovas! Sunday’s Comic

· Cochise County Sheriff Arrests Three, Seizes Meth, Heroin

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· This Week Proves The Media Has Completely Lost It When It Comes To President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· House Intel Committee Officially Starts Process To #Releasethememo

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Pelosi-And-Democrats-Wine-And-Dine-As-Military-Goes-Payless-Video/

· Senate Adjourns Without Deal To End Shutdown; Monday Vote Scheduled

· Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Problem-Goes-Beyond-Politics

OBAMA

· Flashback Video: Obama's Own Words Condemn His Unlawful DACA EO & Sanctuary Cities

PROBES/INVESTIGATIONS

· NSA Deleted Surveillance Data It Was Under Court Order To Maintain In Electronic Frontier Foundation Lawsuit

ILLEGALS

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Dog Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before US Citizens

· Government Watchdog: Illegal Aliens Still Being Transported On Commercial Airlines At Your Expense

· Major state to register illegal aliens to vote – automatically

WAR ON WOMEN

· UK-Top-Cop:Female-Genital-Mutilation-Too ‘Nuanced’ To -Prosecute/

INTERNATIONAL

· German Minister Of Family Affairs: Muslim Migrant Sex Attacks Can Be Prevented By Importing More Muslim Migrants

---30---

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

NOTES FROM READERS

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Candidates Are Welcome to e-mail their announcements and a photo to Briefs at repcomm@cox.net or frostytaylor@cox.net for posting so readers can learn who the candidates are. Please keep announcement at 400 words. Longer announcements subject to editing to conform. - ft.

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

UPCOMING EVENTS

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R: McCain is resting in Arizona from cancer treatment.

· Mccain On The Government Shutdown

· On The National Defense Strategy

· On Congress’ Failure To Reach A Budget Agreement

· Congratulates Senator Bob Dole On Receiving The Congressional Gold Medal

· On U.S. Immigration Policy

· Calls For The Release Of Reuters Journalists Detained In Burma

· On National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SEN JEFF FLAKE – R

· Flake's 20 Most Damning Lines About Trump's Assault On The Press

· Flake: Reflexive “Fake News” Claims Not Good For Democracy

· VIDEO: Flake Presses Senate To Act On Bipartisan DACA Proposal

· Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement On Immigration

· Flake Offers Resolution Reiterating Importance Of NAFTA And The U.S.-Mexico Relationship

· Flake Warns Against Withdrawing From NAFTA

REP MARTHA MCSALLY – R2

· McSally On The Government Shutdown

· Introduces Bill To Ensure Troops, DHS National Security Personnel Get Paychecks During Shutdown—And Congress Doesn’t

· Bill To Improve Public Lands Passes House Committee

· Border Security & Immigration Bill Earns Endorsement From President Trump And Top Administration Officials

· McSally, Mccaul, Goodlatte, Labrador Introduce Border Security Legislation

REP PAUL GOSAR – R

· Why I Voted Against FISA 702 Reauthorization

REP ANDY BIGGS – R5

· The Senate Must End The Filibuster To Break The Legislative Logjam

· On-House-Intelligence-Committees-Classified-Memo

· Congressman Biggs' On Earmarks

· Introduces Legislation To Limit Unilateral Expansion Of Monuments On Federal Lands

· Joins Western Caucus' Executive Committee

· On The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act

· On Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA

· On DOJ's Commitment To Turn Over Documents

SEEING RED AZ

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/Who’s McCain’s Ghost Writer?

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· End Proxy Abuse

· Would You Vote for This Man?

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· Interview of Mr. Glenn Simpson – FUSION GPS

NEWS LINKS

· Prominent Illegal Alien Invader Activists Apprehended By ICE For Deportation - Protests Ensue

· MN Muslima Who Started 8 Fires At St Catherine’s University: You're Lucky I Don't Know How To Build A Bomb

· 15yr-Old-Kid-Accessed-Classified-Docs-Pretending-To Head-CIA-Gets-Weirder/

· Former Federal Prosecutor: Obama Admin Plotted To Exonerate Hillary Clinton

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before Us Citizens

· More Texts Turned Over From FBI Agent Taken Off Mueller Team

· House Speaker Ryan Remains Non-Committal About Re-Election

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Stossel: The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam

· Look-Who’s-Suing-To-Quash-US-Terrorist-Screening/

· Helping Families Of The Fallen: How To Make The Best Of Good Intentions

· Marijuana-Money-Increasingly-Flowing-Republican-Lawmakers/

ARIZONA

· Songbird McCain Rips POTUS Again, This Time Over His New…

· Video-Snow-Hits-Flagstaff

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/

· Shutdown Affects AZ Parks, Paychecks, And Security

· Coldest Temps Of The Week Arrive Monday Morning

· Brrr-Winter-Storm-Hits-Hard-In-Our-State

· Bashas’ Family Of Stores Holds Monthly Job Fairs Through May

· Dreamers Renew Call For DACA Fix Amid Government Shutdown

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Campaign-Rated-R-Language/

· Don’t Touch Buckmoth Caterpillars

· Thousands March For Life, Arizona #1 Pro-Life State

· New HHS Division To Help Protect Freedom Of Religion, Conscience

· #Releasethememo: Sunday’s Comic

· FBI Lineup: Sunday’s Comic

· Friese On Amazon: Sunday’s Comic

· What Was Kate Thinking? Sunday’s Comic

· Vote Lovas! Sunday’s Comic

· Cochise County Sheriff Arrests Three, Seizes Meth, Heroin

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· This Week Proves The Media Has Completely Lost It When It Comes To President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· House Intel Committee Officially Starts Process To #Releasethememo

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Pelosi-And-Democrats-Wine-And-Dine-As-Military-Goes-Payless-Video/

· Senate Adjourns Without Deal To End Shutdown; Monday Vote Scheduled

· Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Problem-Goes-Beyond-Politics

OBAMA

· Flashback Video: Obama's Own Words Condemn His Unlawful DACA EO & Sanctuary Cities

PROBES/INVESTIGATIONS

· NSA Deleted Surveillance Data It Was Under Court Order To Maintain In Electronic Frontier Foundation Lawsuit

ILLEGALS

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Dog Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before US Citizens

· Government Watchdog: Illegal Aliens Still Being Transported On Commercial Airlines At Your Expense

· Major state to register illegal aliens to vote – automatically

WAR ON WOMEN

· UK-Top-Cop:Female-Genital-Mutilation-Too ‘Nuanced’ To -Prosecute/

INTERNATIONAL

· German Minister Of Family Affairs: Muslim Migrant Sex Attacks Can Be Prevented By Importing More Muslim Migrants

---30---

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

Procedures For Submitting Nominations to AZGOP Executive Committee Office for the Jan 27 Mandatory meetinghere

Sign Candidate Petitions HereThis link leads you to the Secretary of State office form.

NOTES FROM READERS

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Candidates Are Welcome to e-mail their announcements and a photo to Briefs at repcomm@cox.net or frostytaylor@cox.net for posting so readers can learn who the candidates are. Please keep announcement at 400 words. Longer announcements subject to editing to conform. - ft.

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

UPCOMING EVENTS

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.

JAN 24

Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 27

Credentials/Sign-in: Starts 7:45am, Ends 9am. Meeting time: Starts 9am.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R: McCain is resting in Arizona from cancer treatment.

· Mccain On The Government Shutdown

· On The National Defense Strategy

· On Congress’ Failure To Reach A Budget Agreement

· Congratulates Senator Bob Dole On Receiving The Congressional Gold Medal

· On U.S. Immigration Policy

· Calls For The Release Of Reuters Journalists Detained In Burma

· On National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

SEN JEFF FLAKE – R

· Flake's 20 Most Damning Lines About Trump's Assault On The Press

· Flake: Reflexive “Fake News” Claims Not Good For Democracy

· VIDEO: Flake Presses Senate To Act On Bipartisan DACA Proposal

· Bipartisan Senators Reach Agreement On Immigration

· Flake Offers Resolution Reiterating Importance Of NAFTA And The U.S.-Mexico Relationship

· Flake Warns Against Withdrawing From NAFTA

REP MARTHA MCSALLY – R2

· McSally On The Government Shutdown

· Introduces Bill To Ensure Troops, DHS National Security Personnel Get Paychecks During Shutdown—And Congress Doesn’t

· Bill To Improve Public Lands Passes House Committee

· Border Security & Immigration Bill Earns Endorsement From President Trump And Top Administration Officials

· McSally, Mccaul, Goodlatte, Labrador Introduce Border Security Legislation

REP PAUL GOSAR – R

· Why I Voted Against FISA 702 Reauthorization

REP ANDY BIGGS – R5

· The Senate Must End The Filibuster To Break The Legislative Logjam

· On-House-Intelligence-Committees-Classified-Memo

· Congressman Biggs' On Earmarks

· Introduces Legislation To Limit Unilateral Expansion Of Monuments On Federal Lands

· Joins Western Caucus' Executive Committee

· On The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act

· On Latest Judicial Activism Regarding DACA

· On DOJ's Commitment To Turn Over Documents

SEEING RED AZ

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/Who’s McCain’s Ghost Writer?

· Putting-The-Hurt-On-Jeff-The-Flake/

· AZ-SOS-Michele-Reagan-Seeks-Voters-In-Mexico/

· Amnesty-Advocate-Kate-Gallego-Wants-To-Be-Phoenix-Mayor/

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· Schumer Shutdown-Statement-By-White House Press Secretary/

· Democrats-Shut-Down-Government Defending Invasion Of America By Illegals.

· Full-Transcript-Of-Interview-With Fusion Co-Founder, Released By House Panel

· Senator Tom Cotton (R -AR) Leads Fight Against Amnesty

ARIZONA FREEDOM ALLIANCE

· End Proxy Abuse

· Would You Vote for This Man?

· America 1st Voter Fraud Task Force

· Interview of Mr. Glenn Simpson – FUSION GPS

NEWS LINKS

· Prominent Illegal Alien Invader Activists Apprehended By ICE For Deportation - Protests Ensue

· MN Muslima Who Started 8 Fires At St Catherine’s University: You're Lucky I Don't Know How To Build A Bomb

· 15yr-Old-Kid-Accessed-Classified-Docs-Pretending-To Head-CIA-Gets-Weirder/

· Former Federal Prosecutor: Obama Admin Plotted To Exonerate Hillary Clinton

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before Us Citizens

· More Texts Turned Over From FBI Agent Taken Off Mueller Team

· House Speaker Ryan Remains Non-Committal About Re-Election

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Stossel: The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam

· Look-Who’s-Suing-To-Quash-US-Terrorist-Screening/

· Helping Families Of The Fallen: How To Make The Best Of Good Intentions

· Marijuana-Money-Increasingly-Flowing-Republican-Lawmakers/

ARIZONA

· Songbird McCain Rips POTUS Again, This Time Over His New…

· Video-Snow-Hits-Flagstaff

· McCain-Incapable-Of-Doing-Job-Lacks-Grace-To-Retire/

· Shutdown Affects AZ Parks, Paychecks, And Security

· Coldest Temps Of The Week Arrive Monday Morning

· Brrr-Winter-Storm-Hits-Hard-In-Our-State

· Bashas’ Family Of Stores Holds Monthly Job Fairs Through May

· Dreamers Renew Call For DACA Fix Amid Government Shutdown

· Martha-McSally-Senate-Campaign-Rated-R-Language/

· Don’t Touch Buckmoth Caterpillars

· Thousands March For Life, Arizona #1 Pro-Life State

· New HHS Division To Help Protect Freedom Of Religion, Conscience

· #Releasethememo: Sunday’s Comic

· FBI Lineup: Sunday’s Comic

· Friese On Amazon: Sunday’s Comic

· What Was Kate Thinking? Sunday’s Comic

· Vote Lovas! Sunday’s Comic

· Cochise County Sheriff Arrests Three, Seizes Meth, Heroin

WHITE HOUSE/TRUMP

· This Week Proves The Media Has Completely Lost It When It Comes To President Trump

WASHINGTON, DC/ CONGRESS

· House Intel Committee Officially Starts Process To #Releasethememo

· Democrats Vote To Hide 'FISA Memo' In Flagrant Coverup

· Pelosi-And-Democrats-Wine-And-Dine-As-Military-Goes-Payless-Video/

· Senate Adjourns Without Deal To End Shutdown; Monday Vote Scheduled

· Elizabeth-Warren-Native-American-Problem-Goes-Beyond-Politics

OBAMA

· Flashback Video: Obama's Own Words Condemn His Unlawful DACA EO & Sanctuary Cities

PROBES/INVESTIGATIONS

· NSA Deleted Surveillance Data It Was Under Court Order To Maintain In Electronic Frontier Foundation Lawsuit

ILLEGALS

· It's Time To Rid Our Country Of Treasonous Dog Politicians Who Put Welfare Of Illegals Before US Citizens

· Government Watchdog: Illegal Aliens Still Being Transported On Commercial Airlines At Your Expense

· Major state to register illegal aliens to vote – automatically

WAR ON WOMEN

· UK-Top-Cop:Female-Genital-Mutilation-Too ‘Nuanced’ To -Prosecute/

INTERNATIONAL

· German Minister Of Family Affairs: Muslim Migrant Sex Attacks Can Be Prevented By Importing More Muslim Migrants

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REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

LD26 PC Joe Neglia submitted an article to Briefs last night on how the AZGOP is reportedly planning to “dump Roberts Rules of Order” at the upcoming Jan 27 mandatory State Republican party via proposed bylaws changes. Grassroots precinct committeemen (PCs) and state committeemen (SCs) have been complaining about the way their proposals have been swept under the table and their opinions disregarded at district, county and state meetings - by a controlling close knit Establishment click – for several years. Neglia explains how the Establishment has been putting the screws to the grassroots PCs and SCs due to their lack of knowledge. He further explains how the Establishment leaders have been getting by with their shenanigans and points out the bylaws changes proposals will give them even more power. Neglia’s commentary is too long for Briefs to post in its entirety. However, you can read the complete article at AZGOP-Trying-To-Dump-Robert’s-Rules-Of-Order This is a must read! He pulls no punchs in pointing out which proposals must be voted down by the grassroots SCs at the Jan 27 AZGOP mandatory meeting - to put a stop to this crap. Every PC in the state should read his article and become well acquainted with the current Roberts Rules of Order so you can stand up and stop some of the shenanigans that are reportedly occurring at the local legislative district meetings, as well. - ft

The Maricopa County Board of Health will conduct a public meeting at 1:30 pm, Fri., Feb 2 in the Board of Supervisors’ conference room, 10^th floor, 301 W Jefferson St in Phoenix, to approve initiation of regulatory change to Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulation III - AQ-2016-004-Rule 320 (Odors and Gaseous Air Contaminants). The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (department) is proposing to revise Rule 320 regarding manure removal/handling and transportation regulations. Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP), will be in attendance to present their case against the rule changes, according to spokesman Dan Mack. See summary of the rulemaking Active-Regulatory-Process You may comment at Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments

NOTES FROM READERS

1. Identify the places that remain open

2. Identify the needs of the place or park.

3. Find a coordinator in the area.

4. Find volunteers; facebook, email, etc. Keep me in mind as I can get State and County help to assist in your efforts.

CANDIDATE’S CORNER

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Candidates Are Welcome to e-mail their announcements and a photo to Briefs at repcomm@cox.net or frostytaylor@cox.net for posting so readers can learn who the candidates are. Please keep announcement at 400 words. Longer announcements subject to editing to conform. - ft.

CANDIDATE COMMENTARY

Editor’s Note: Please keep opinion pieces to 400 words. If extended, they will be subject to editing. – ft

UPCOMING EVENTS

Francine L Romesburg grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Environmental Day at the Capitol is scheduled Wed., Feb 7 at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix

THIS WEEK

JAN 22

JAN 23

A Bob Stump for Congress fundraise is scheduled between 6:30 -9 pm., Tues., Jan 23. Address will be provided upon RSVP to info@bobstumpe.vote

The Tempe City Council Candidate Forum will start at 6:30 pm., Tues., Jan 23 in the Arizona Community Church, 9325 S Rural Road, Bldg G, Rm 2 in Tempe.