10-19-17 Briefs

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

Lydia AbrilHosts The Wickenburg “Believers For Trump” prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6 pm., in the suite adjacent to Lydia’s La Canasta Restaurant, 2027 W Wickenburg Way in Wickenburg.

McCain Rips Reporter’s Question on His Relationship With Trump: ‘Why Would You Ask Something That Dumb?’Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) asked Tuesday why Fox News'Peter Doocy would "ask something that dumb" when he questioned whether the senator's relationship with President Donald Trump is past the point of ever being productive. "Is your relationship with the president frayed to the point that you are not going to support anything that he comes to you and asks for?" Doocy asked McCain on Capitol Hill. Almost before Doocy's full question was out, McCain cut in.

Rand Paul Blasts Mccain And Graham On BudgetJohn McCain and Lindsey Graham are NOT Conservatives!

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Russell Sias, La Paz County Chairman Open letter to Sen. McCain: Sir, I am truly sorry you have brain cancer. However, that doesn’t mean you get to behave as if you are brain dead.We, the people, elected Pres. Trump. You sir, are obligated to accept and support him and his ideas to make America great again - whether you like it or not.Let me spell this out for you, WE THE PEOPLE chose his ideas and concepts which is why we elected him. Your continued disrespectful and hostile behavior towards his actions as president is actually a blatant refusal to accept the people’s voice as expressed by the election of Pres. Trump.We, the people, chose him. Are you so arrogant that you feel you have some right to stand in the way of what the people voted for? Do you feel you are so much wiser than the people, that you have the right to continue to behave in a manner contrary to the people’s choice? You, sir, have been elected to represent the people and their choices. Or, do you feel you now have some right to ignore the voice of the people, as they expressed through the election of Pres. Trump?Actually, your “wisdom” and arrogance are not the issues either. The real issue is whether you are willing to represent the people AND THEIR CHOICE; or continue to show the contempt you have been demonstrating, for their choice of president.IF you are willing to represent the people, knock off your resistance nonsense you have exhibited towards the people’s choice, or resign. These, sir, are your only two honorable choices. This choice is up to you. So, it really is simple, are you honorable – or not?

Former MCRC Chairman Rob Haney comments on Political Climate Change . . . Capitol’s Ice Jam Starting To Break Up Beneath Polarized Bears’ Feet?The Wanderer asked Arizona conservative GOP activist Rob Haney what he thought of Bannon’s plans for war with the Republican establishment. Haney has complained that Trump can’t succeed as long as RINOs and Democrats block his program in Congress. “Bannon’s strategy to defeat . . . RINOs in the primary is the only way to address the betraying GOP swamp creatures,” Haney said. “The attack must come from outside the party structure because that hierarchy is not neutral. The elites of the GOP syndicate have a steel grip on the party structure, which exists to protect the power of incumbency rather than to advance core principles.” He added, “Previous attempts to clear the swamp have had very limited success. The Tea Party efforts were led by no-name political amateurs without organization or financial backing. Bannon has everything the Tea Party lacked, and he has a Trump-motivated Republican base. His expertise adds credibility to the effort to take out our Manchurian-candidate incumbents — which did not exist in previous attempts. Our Constitution and laws mean absolutely nothing without politicians and judges of character to protect and enforce those documents. Our system of government has failed not because of our documents but because of our leaders,” Haney continued. “Trump’s election has shown that there is significant voter disaffection. However, the voters are not blaming Trump for his agenda’s legislative failures. Congress is where they are directing their wrath. Bannon’s plan is the best shot at Making America Great Again. If he is not already in your prayers, add him now,” he said.

Maricopa County Supervisor Supervisor Steve Gallardo (D):"I’m disappointed that Abrazo is closing its hospital in Maryvale. This has been a primary source of medical care in Maryvale for 50 years, providing life-saving and life-enhancing care for West Valley residents. Many of the families who live in the Maryvale neighborhoods are low-income with more than 38%* of the residents on Medicaid or AHCCCS. The percentage is much higher for children in the area. The closure of the Abrazo Maryvale Campus only compounds the challenges faced by people in this hard-working community. It is unthinkable to me that a vibrant neighborhood will be without a local hospital that has been a part of the community for decades. I trust that other partners like Maricopa Integrated Health System will step up to fill the void left by Abrazo’s departure."

The Scottsdale Tea Party will meet at 6:30 pm., Oct 19 with Secretary of State Michele Reagan in the Denny’s Conference Room.

Early Bird Tickets are available until Oct 24 for the Yavapai County Republican Committee’s “Tribute to Veterans” Italian buffet dinner scheduled at 6:30 pm., Sat., Nov 11. Speakers are Lt Col Wendy Rogers (retired USAF) and SFC Walt Blackman (USA retired). Contact Sandra for details. Table of 8 for $500.Tickets at www.yavgop.org or here. Advance ticket purchase required.

The 4 pm., Sat., Oct 21Chips N Salsa Show co-host Alice Lara welcomes back co-host Don Jorge Ortiz. Guests include Jonathan Gelbart, candidate for AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction along with Renee Fontaine from Blankets 4 Paws with Latino Republican perspective plus the latest from Fast & Furious whistleblower Jeff Prather on his weekly Prather Point. Listen online www.CentralCityRadio.com or watch FACEBOOK Live. Contact alice@ChipsNSalsaShow.com

Central Republican Women of Phoenix (CRWOP) meets 6:15 pm., Thurs., Nov 2 at the University Club, 39 E. Monte Vista in Phoenix. Social Hour 5:30 pm. Full dinner with beverage & desert $30 - RSVP to Jan Webbreservations@CRWOP.org

Tom Morrissey's Radio Riders show can be heard at 3 pm today on KRIM 96.3 FM (krimfm.com App) on your phones and PCs. Should be a great ride with two of the most popular groups to ever grace America's airwaves. If you want to be part of the shout outs or to request a featured artist for a future show, send me an email at tommorrisseybooks@gmail.com. Let me take you back to the days before anyone ever heard of Barrack Obama and we all dwelled in the light and memory of our great president, Ronald Reagan.

Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officer Association (CSPOA) will meet at 7 pm, Tues., Oct 24 at the Paseo Verde Christian Church; 7569 West Greenway Rd. Peoria, AZ 85381. Spokesman Randy Miller said, “Our national debt just crossed the $20 trillion mark and no one is talking about it. What will it mean for America when our dollar collapses? China just forced Saudi Arabia to trade oil in Yuan and push the U.S. dollar aside. Brazil, Russia, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia will now use the gold backed Yuan. We will have a presentation on the coming Financial crises, not just for America, but globally. We have several people in the group in business in Real Estate, a Financial Advisor, and that has spent many years living abroad working for private contracting firms and government. Some currently work rotations and contribute their experience and knowledge. This experience and working knowledge is here to discuss concerns and facts no one wants to or is talking about. Contact: Randy Miller (623) 866-3544.

Ann-Kirkpatrick-Reties-Nancy-Pelosi-Money-MeetingFormer congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (D., Ariz.) received thousands of dollars from Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) and then traveled to Congress to meet with her a week later, opening herself up to attacks that she is too closely tied to the unpopular minority leader.Kirkpatrick, who lost a 2016 bid for U.S. Senate by 13 points and has now moved to a district targeted by Democrats to run for a House seat, has emerged as the Democratic establishment's preferred candidate to take on Rep. Martha McSally (R., Ariz.), a two-term incumbent.

Report-FBI-Uncovers-Confirmation-Of-Hillary-Clintons-Corrupt-Uranium-Deal-With-RussiaNew evidence has emerged to confirm Peter Schweizer’s account in his bestselling book Clinton Cash about the corrupt tactics behind former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s approval of Russia’s purchase of 20 percent of U.S. uranium.

The Western Pinal County Chapter of AZRA will meet with Senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward at 6:30 pm, Mon., Oct 23 at 408 N. Sacaton Street, Suite II, in Casa Grande. While serving two terms in the state senate, she continued to practice medicine in the emergency departments in Lake Havasu City and Kingman. Nineteen of her bills were passed into law during her last year in the Arizona legislature. She challenged 34- year incumbent Sen John McCain in the 2016 election. Despite being out spent 10 to 1, she held him to his lowest primary total ever at 51%. Contact: AZRA President Nancy Hawkinsnancydist3@gmail.com

Senate GOP prepares for a war with BannonSenate Republicans say they will fight back vigorously against former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon’s efforts to knock off GOP incumbents in primaries next year. They hope that President Trump will have their backs, but they’re not counting on it. GOP leaders are urging their colleagues to put laser-like focus on their home states and constituents so even if Trump abandons or criticizes them ahead of the midterm elections, they’ll still be in a position to win.

LD4 and the Estrella Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Wed., Oct 25 in the Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S Estrella Parkway in Goodyear. Supt of Public Instructions candidate Frank Riggs and Robert Branch will address education. Contact Chr Dick Newcomer 623-398-5638 RLN2011@msn.com>

John Birch Society CEO Art Thompson will present “Is a Nationalized Police Force the End-Game?” at 7:30 pm., Tues., Nov 7 at the Holiday Inn & Suites – Mesa at 1600 S Country Club Drive in Mesa.Thompson has researched and written about this subject for the past 40 years. He will reveal why there is an organized effort at the highest levels of our government to destroy our local police departments. A nationalized police force is the hallmark of any dictatorship and should be exposed and defeated. The first step is to learn the documented truth.$10 admission fee. Contact: Bill & Barbara Blewster 480-833-4937

A “Night Under the Stars” fundraiser for Senate incumbent Debbie Lesko, featuring Gov. Doug Ducey, is scheduled with a cocktail reception at 5:30pm, followed with a dinner/dessert at 6 pm., on Wed., Nov 8 in the Northwest Valley. Address provided upon request. Casual attire. $1,000 Host Committee $125 Per person. Hosts - Darcie & Jim Brady; Host Committee Stan Barnes, Ginger & Don Brandt Wendy Briggs, Jim Click, Kevin DeMenna, Tom Farley, Cathi Herrod, Don Isaacson, Jay Kaprosy, Lisa Graham Keegan, Randy Kendrick, Kelsey Lundy, Jeff Sandquist, Kathy Senseman, Nick Simonetta, Russell Smoldon. RSVP to Teresa WrightWright@wrightvision1@gmail.com or 623-498-7999.

ICE Chief Pledges Quadrupling Or More Of Workplace Crackdowns. The administration's top immigration enforcement official on Tuesday said his agency will vastly step up crackdowns on employers who hire undocumented immigrants -- a new front in President Donald Trump's hardline immigration agenda. ice-crackdown-workplaces

The Yavapai County Republican Committee is hosting a Meet 'n' Greet Republican candidates for Prescott Mayor and City Council between 5-7 pm., Fri., Oct. 20 at The Barley Hound, 242 S Cortez in Prescott. Candidate include Greg Mengarelli– mayor, and council candidates Steve Blair, Connie Cantelme and Phil Goode.

The Pinal County Republican Committee will meet at 10 am., Sat., Oct 21 at the Florence School District Auditorium, 1000 S Main St., Florence, AZ 85132. The speakers are AZ Treasurer Jeff DeWitt and LD8 Rep David Cook (LD-8). Contact PCRC Secretary Gilberto Mendez at secretarypcrcaz@gmail.com .

The Pima County Republicans will meet for Happy Hour between 3-6 pm., Thurs. Oct 19 at Hops Sports Grill, 120 S Houghton Road. Light appetizers and specially price drinks available. RSVP: jelaw4@gmail.com Sponsored by Campos Fleenor Insurance.

Tucson “Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) will meet at 5 pm., Fri., Oct 20 at Pita Jungle in Williams Center, 5340 E Broadway in Tucson. RSVP to Nadia Larsen at 245-888. Tucson-Trump-MAGA

Metastatic Breast Cancer and AARP Programs and Awareness. Will be the topic of the Family Health Talk show at 10 am., Thur., Oct 19 on Radio Station – KXXT 1010 A www.familyvaluesradio1010.com Call-in: 602-977-1010

Activist Vera Anderson will be the guest on Ron Harder’s Chi Town ExPat Show at 2 pm., Sat., Oct 21 on Central City Rado.com. They will be discussing upcoming elections in Arizona.

The Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party will meet at 6:30 pm., Thurs., Oct 19 at the Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center, 16000 E Palisades Blvd. (Palisades Blvd. & Golden Eagle Blvd.). Speakers include Alliance Defending Freedom representative Neville Verster in behalf of an organization dedicated to the legal defense of our religious freedom. Councilman Art Tolis will address the proposal for a lagoon in Fountain Park. This is an issue directly affecting Fountain Hills residents, but also addresses the bigger issue of government spending and financial responsibility. Admission is free. Donations accepted to help with expenses. Contact: Richard Rutkowskicontact@fhteaparty.us or www.fhteaparty.us

The Fountain Hills Republican Club's first annual Gun Raffle ticket sales are in progress. Tickets are $10 each, 3 for $25 or 16 tickets for $100. For tickets contact any officer or Board Member. First prize is a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 SPORT II. Second Prize is a Glock 43. Winner will be drawn at the annual Oct 21 picnic. You need not be present to win. Contacts: 2nd VP David Spelich or Sec Boe James at ro_james@yahoo.com Tickets will be available at all meetings and GOP Socials.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

THURS - OCT 19

State Treasurer Jeff DeWit will address LD24 at 7 pm at AZGOP Headquarters, 3501 N. 24^th St., in Phoenix, according to Chairman Barry Wong. DeWit will discuss “Arizona’s Checkbook and Finances; Is there enough Money? Are Bill Paid on Time? What’s Arizona’ Constitution Require? LD24 Bylaws Committee chairman Brian Kaufman will give an update on the Maricopa County Republican and the AZGOP Bylaws Committee’s progress. Contact Wong at barry@barrywong.com

The Republican Party of Mesa (LD-25) meet at 7 pm at the Charles K Luster Building (formerly the Mesa Utilities Building) 640 N. Mesa Dr. Mesa, AZ. Speakers will be Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Angels on Patrol representative Scott Masino. Angels on Patrol supports families in crisis and youth who have been abused or neglected and/or whose caregivers are facing extreme financial hardship as identified by police officers. Masino also may share some stories about our President. Contact: Chairman Ian Murray Ian@DesignedForLife.com (602)524-7786.

The Pima County Republicans will meet for Happy Hour between 3-6 pm at Hops Sports Grill, 120 S Houghton Road. Light appetizers and specially price drinks available. RSVP: jelaw4@gmail.com Sponsored by Campos Fleenor Insurance.

The Colorado River Tea Party will meet at 6 pm at 6480 E Hwy 95 in Yuma to take nominations for 2018 CRTP officers. Contact: Cora Lee Schingnitz, Secretarycoloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

FRI - OCT 20

The Yavapai County Republican Committee is hosting a Meet 'n' Greet Republican candidates for Prescott Mayor and City Council between 5-7 pm at The Barley Hound, 242 S Cortez in Prescott. Candidate include Greg Mengarelli– mayor, and council candidates Steve Blair, Connie Cantelme and Phil Goode.

Tucson “Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) will meet at 5 pm at Pita Jungle in Williams Center, 5340 E Broadway in Tucson. RSVP to Nadia Larsen at 245-888. Tucson-Trump-MAGA

The Republican Women of Pinal County will meet at 10 am in the Saddlebrooke Club House.

SAT - OCT 21

AZRA West Chapter meeting will be held between 8:30 am-10amat Culver’s Restaurant, 5127 N 99^th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305 with Dr. Robert Branch, candidate for Supt of Public Instruction. Contact: ola2que128@gmail.com

The Pinal County Republican Committee will meet at 10 am at the Florence School District Auditorium, 1000 S Main St., Florence, AZ 85132. The speakers are AZ Treasurer Jeff DeWitt and LD8 Rep David Cook (LD-8). Contact PCRC Secretary Gilberto Mendez at secretarypcrcaz@gmail.com .

The Annual Fountain Hills Republican Club picnic is scheduled Sat., Oct 21. Proceeds will be donated to the AZ 100 Club “Financial Assistance Program” and G.W. Bush Institute Veteran Transition Program (charities for veterans and first responders). $22 per ticket. RSVP to Nicole Oswalk at replady2015@outlook.com or P.O. Box 17814, Fountain Hills 85269. Reservations made are reservations paid. Mail checks to FH Republican Club, P.O. Box 17814, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269-7814. Reservation will also be taken at Saturday's meeting and the GOP Social on Tuesday the 26th. Contact: Sec Boe James at ro_james@yahoo.com

MON - OCT 23

Tempe Republican Women will meet at 6:30 pm., at the Pyle Center, 655 E Southern to hear Sam Stone from Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio’s office address the housing scam that is reportedly occurring in neighborhoods, and Tempe City Council candidate Robin Arrendondo-Savage, who will discuss her city council campaign.

The Tucson Republican Women's lunch is scheduled at 11:30 am., at the Radisson Hotel, 6555 E Speedway in Tucson. Gold Star Mother Sharon Jones will address the group. Reservations: pmstucson@aol.come or Parraleee Schneider520-250-5073

Yavapai County Republican Women will meet at5:30 pm at the Prescott Club, StoneRidge Golf Course, Prescott Valley

TUES - Oct 24

LD17 will meet at 7 pmwith Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery. See Agendaand MCRC Bylaws Proposed AmendmentsPC training starts at 6 pm in the Heritage Chapel rm140, Tri-City Baptist Church, 2211 W Germann Road in Chandler. Map Here

WED - OCT 25

Yuma County Republicans will meet at11:30 am in the Hills Restaurant at Desert Hills Golf Course (Avenue A and 32nd Street)

The Yuma County Republican Committee will meet at 7 pm - Goodwill Career Center on 8th

THURS - Oct 26

The Arizona Republican Women’s State Convention is scheduled Oct 26-28 at the Mesa Hilton. Those wishing to be delegates should contact their club presidents for details.

CONGRESSIONAL ACTIONS:

SEN JOHN MCCAIN – R:

· Mccain Files Amendments To The Senate Budget Resolution

· McCain & Flake File Amendment To Fully Fund Wildfire Management

· The Retaking Of Raqqa

· The Senate Budget Resolution

· Bipartisan Agreement To Stabilize Health Insurance Marketplace

· Reports Of Clashes Between Iraqi & Kurdish Forces

· At 2017 Liberty Medal Ceremony

· On President Trump’s Iran Strategy

· On Conviction Of Wall Street Journal Reporter Ayla Albayrak By Turkish Court

· Mccain & Cardin Question Administration Delay In Russia Sanctions Implementation