10-20-17 Briefs

REPUBLICAN BRIEFS

12-Resign-From Mohave-County-Republican-Central-Committee…The 12 precinct committeemen who resigned from the Mohave County Republican Central Committee on Monday felt they had no other choice. Although they plan to remain an active voice in the Republican Party, they stand united in their anger that the local conservative party is becoming diluted with non-Republican members. Former State Senator Sue Donahue, was among the committeemen who resigned. “For me, the Republican Central Committee for Mohave County has not acted in the best interest of Republicans,” Donahue said. “They are allowing libertarians in. We’ve been trying to get the bylaws rewritten, which are so out of date, but there is a core group in the central committee who are PCs that don’t want to get this done. I don’t understand why.” …

Photo: Steven Bannon, left, and Laura Ingraham,right, flew into Phoenix this week to attend the fundraiser for US Senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward. (Jonathan Williams photo)

Kelli Ward Draws Huge, Enthusiastic Crowd For Senate KickoffVulnerable incumbent Jeff Flake plunges in polls, as he continues to bash Pres. TrumpDr. Kelli Ward’s senate race supporters who arrived at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort Tuesday evening quickly realized that it would be a packed house as they searched for parking spots. The frustration dissipated as soon as the attendees walked through the doors to a crowded, chair-less, cavernous room full of like-minded conservatives.It was a politically rare “Wow!” moment…

Campaign-Aides-For-Jeff-Flakes-Primary-Challenger-Apologize-Profusely-For-Supporting-Her… Two prominent staffers on Arizona Republican Kelli Ward’s primary campaign against sitting Sen. Jeff Flake have officially issued an apology to everyone in the state for helping to legitimize Ward as a serious political candidate. The two staffers, Dustin Stockton and Jen Lawrence, resigned from the Ward campaign in recent weeks. Stockton was Ward’s chief strategist. Lawrence was the candidate’s press secretary. Stockton and Lawrence say they were responsible for managing Ward’s current U.S. Senate campaign from May 2017 until September 2017. They identify themselves as prominent grassroots activists…

In The Meantime, Trump Team COO/AZ State Treasurer Jeff DeWit supporters are circulating this post card throughout the state for voters to send to President Trump. The message side of the 6x9 inch post card reads: Dear President Trump, We need your help for our state and country! Jeff DeWit is the only true conservative that can defeat Jeff Flake! The primary race is already too crowded and in Arizona there is no runoff, so the incumbent can take advantage of a crowded race. If you appointed Kelli Ward to live in DC & bury her deep in the bureaucracy, conservatives across Arizona will mobilize to help DeWit become our next senator with your assistance. Please help us help your issues with a great Senator DeWit on board. Sincerely (signature of sender).

Post card circulators say that if Trump asks DeWit to run and offers financial support that DeWit would become the winning senate candidate in the 2018 general election. It is no secret that DeWit met with senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward several months ago and Ward refused to pull out of the race against incumbent Jeff Flake. DeWit backers say he won’t enter the race as long as Ward remains a candidate. However, some think if the Trump team offered Ward a Washington, DC position, she would pull out of the race - assuring DeWit of the Arizona win. Politicos say if both DeWit and Ward run, it will split the Republican vote which would give the nod to Flake in the GOP primary election. Considering Flake’s declining poll results, Dems think candidate Kyrsten Sineman can knock off Flake in the November general election. Copies of the “We Want DeWit” post card can be sent to: The White House, Attn: President Donald J Trump, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington DC, 20500. - ft

Sen-John-McCain, Ya-Gotta-Quit GOP lawmaker unleashes outbursts at reporter … But the conflict has hit new heights, with McCain threatening subpoenas for the White House, and a prominent columnist calling on McCain to just … quit.

AZ Republic Editorial Previews McCain Obit No, we are not being insensitive to the fact that John McCain has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer by his Mayo Scottsdale doctors. Such a sentence is dreadful. In many cases, receiving a dire diagnosis provides patients time to reflect and even make amends. Not so with AZ Sen. John McCain. Or his apologists…

Americans for Prosperity- Arizona released a ad yesterday encouraging Sen. John McCain to support President Trump’s tax reform plan. AFPA State Director Andrew Clark writes, “In our increasingly divided country, there are few things that all sides can agree on. But everyone agrees we need tax reform that helps ordinary Arizonans. That’s because this isn’t about politics—it’s about doing what’s best for Americans. Our tax code is a complicated, unfair, expensive mess. The tax reform plan would let families and small businesses keep more of their hard-earned money, create more jobs and higher wages, and level the playing field. Sen. McCain needs to know Arizonans want tax reform. Click here to send him an email urging him to support the tax reform plan. Don’t let the other side be the only voices he hears from.”

State Treasurer Jeff DeWit, the former COO of the Trump Campaign, and US RepAndy Biggs will chair the March 23 and 24, 2018 Western Conservative Conference in Phoenix. Arizona National Republican Committeewoman Lori Klein-Corbin, a former Arizona State Senator, is coordinating the upcoming event. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other conservative leaders will be invited to participate. Panels on immigration, media bias, ObamaCare, tax reform, book signings and the assault on law enforcement are among the programs being planned. The Ronald Reagan Freedom Award will be presented to a dinner guest. See www.westernconservative.org for details. Contact Klein-Corbin at (602) 315-1737 lklein4@gmail.com or Vera Anderson (602) 821-4675 veraanderson41@gmail.com for sponsorship information, details, ticket packages and early bird pricing or with any questions.

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. Candidates include Greg Mengarelli– mayor, and council candidates Steve Blair, Connie Cantelme and Phil Goode.

The SaddleBrooke Republican Club recommends that Pinal County voters reject Propositions 416 AND 417 aka Pinal Regional Transportation Plan, according to club presidentNeil Macdonaldclanranald5@gmail.com Ballots must be returned by US Mail to the Pinal County Recorder by Nov 7. In an e-mail to voters, Macdonald wrote:

    YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS has reviewed the Transportation plans. If a successful vote of the Transportation Excise Tax Plan occurs, then it expects to provide a projected $640,000,000 [yes, that’s MILLION] in transportation funding, over the next 20 years within Pinal County. In reviewing the proposed plan that there appear to be significant differences between the language in the documented Resolutions of the Plan as adopted by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on June 21, 2017 and the language in the Special Pamphlet and Sample Ballot you just received in the mail.
    THE PROPOSED TAX HIKE IS ILLEGAL: Pinal county officials knew about the legal problems and factual inaccuracies with Prop 417 yet they forced it on the ballot. They have been notified by a non-profit watchdog organization that it was not properly drafted and will probably face litigation in court. Pinal taxpayers will end up paying the legal bills for this poorly crafted plan.
    CURRENT TRANSPORTATION TAX IS WASTED AND ABUSED: Pinal taxpayers have been paying a ½ cent sales tax for 30 years allegedly for transportation projects. In fact the money has been used for Christmas bonuses, employee appreciation breakfasts and unknown credit card expenses. Despite multiple infractions, many of the worst offenders would be awarded with additional money if these propositions are approved.
    YOUR CLUB, TO BE FAIR, at your October member meeting authorized three local politicians to speak in favor of these propositions. They exceeded the time they were allotted to speak and when asked to end their presentation they would not leave the stage. Your Club disagrees with their comments and defense of these propositions.

SAVE YOUR TAX MONEY! Vote NO ON THESE PROPOSITIONS! Then we hope that any new proposals will be drafted without the flaws and any tax collected will be used for the intended purpose.”

4x4 signs & Yard signs “Vote NO” opposing the City of Tucson proposed November tax increases, can be picked up at the Pima County Republican headquarters, 1740 E Fort Lowell, #140 in Tucson.pimacountyteapartypatriots@gmail.com

We-Must-Fix-The-Tribal-Lands-Gap-In-Our-Amber-Alert-System Op-ed in The Hill from Congressman Andy Biggs and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich on the need to extend the AMBER Alert program to tribal lands.

Steve Kates “Call to Rights Radio Show” on1100 AM/ KFNX at 11 am, Sun., Oct 22 will feature author/columnist/activist Pamela Geller on her new book FATWA: Hunted in America and author Philip Haney on his new book See Something, Say Nothing– exposing the current state of Islamic terrorist activity, here and abroad. Call in 602 277-5369 or 1 866-536-1100 www.calltorights.com

Obama-And-Holder-Haven’t-Faced-Justice-For-Brian-Terrys-MurderEditor’s Note: Zack Taylor,NAFBPO.org chairman, says, “You can add Hillary Clinton and Janet Napolitano to that list with Holder and Obama - they or their designee had to sign off on the SF-819 authorizing to program.”

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

Zack Taylor, NAFBPO.orgchairman: Heroin is not a prescription drug. So, when do we stop blaming Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, doctors and pharmacists for the heroin crisis and start looking at the relationship between open borders, aliens, sanctuary cities and heroin? See Mid-Level Heroin Dealers Are Pawns In Bigger Game

Dr. Bob Branch, Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, will be speaking at the AZRA – West Valley Chapter at 8:30 am, Sat., Oct 21 at Culver’s, 5127 North 99th Avenue, Glendale, Az. 85305

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

The 4 pm., Sat., Oct 21 Chips 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

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. Contact: AZRA President Nancy Hawkins nancydist3@gmail.com

Activist Vera Anderson will be a 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 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 DeWit and LD8 Rep David Cook (LD-8). Contact PCRC Secretary Gilberto Mendez at secretarypcrcaz@gmail.com .

Reservations are being taken for the Sat., Oct 21 annual Fountain Hills Republican Club picnic. 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 Mail checks to FH Republican Club, P.O. Box 17814, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269-7814. Contact: Sec Boe James at ro_james@yahoo.com

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. First prize is a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 SPORT II. Second Prize is a Glock 43. Winners 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

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.

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. Contact: Randy Miller (623) 866-3544.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

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. Candidates 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., Fri., in the Saddlebrooke Club House.

OCT 21

AZRA West Chapter will meet between 8:30 am-10am, at 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 DeWit 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 Mail checks to FH Republican Club, P.O. Box 17814, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269-7814. 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

The Western Pinal County Chapter of AZRA will meet with Senate candidate Dr Kelli Ward at 6:30 pm. 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. Contact: AZRA President Nancy Hawkins nancydist3@gmail.com

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