In response to comment 24: All of those donations are from before Randy was National Committeeman, thus he did not have any obligation as an high profile representative of the party. Same goes for the 1998 donations.

Kathleen Dunbar had no opposition in the 2000 primary when she ran for State Senate (LD 13.) So Randy was actually showing a lot of party
loyalty by supporting a Republican with whom he did not agree completely.

Matt Salmon’s primary in ’02 was over before it started when both Bayless and Springer decided to run.

Yeah, he supported Leff over Gerard in the LD 11 senate primary. They were both pro choice so not much different on that issue. Give me a break on the $50 to Seel in 2004. That is such a small amount it means almost nothing.

Nathan is Nathan Sproul. Here, you can read up on him. If you do not like that story then google “sproul lisa james”

“I hope my point is still taken. Randy Pullen meddles in primaries. And is that the kind of Chairman you want? I guess so.”

Yet one of the main reasons we support Pullen is he won’t be McCain’s puppet and will stay neutral in the primary. James makes no such commitment and it is no secret why McCain and his folks are pushing so hard for her. They do not want to have to defend his homestate while they’re campaigning in Iowa and New Hampshire. Randy has already publicly committed to staying neutral and then supporting whoever our nominee is. Sounds like something that should appeal to you, but probably won’t…

It does, however, appeal to the majority of State Committemen and PCs in the party, and that’s ultimately who is going to get to decide this thing…

As for Barbara Leff, the folks at Arizona Right to Life are going to be surprised at the news that she was pro-choice in 1992… Gosh, that whole evaluation process fooled, but one anonymous blog poster blows the truth into the open? Bummer… Hey, maybe you’re right and Randy Pullen was the only one smart enough to see that she was converting to pro-life? Nope, I don’t see you liking that suggestion either…

You never seem to acknowledge when me or others are correct.

Lisa James’ job was to be the Victory Chairman. And if she had contributed to alot of primary candidates I would not like that either. At least in her position at the State Party she maintained neutrality, while our National Committeman didn’t.

At the time of the donation, Barbara Leff was pro-choice. Sorry that bothers you. But she was.

The Party and others did all sorts of things to help Cheryl, but it wasn’t to be. I supported Cheryl too, but it just didn’t happen.

But let me ask you, where was Randy Pullen’s donation to Cheryl? Answer: there was none.

I hope my point is still taken. Randy Pullen meddles in primaries. And is that the kind of Chairman you want? I guess so.

“I am guessing Lisa’s contribution to Cheryl was a reward, evidently, for Cheryl Chase switching parties. Lisa did so AFTER the GOP primary in Cheryl’s district so as not to hurt the other Republicans in that primary. ($100, 10-12-06)”

Lisa’s contribution was the result of a call put out by party leadership to get money to Chase. The fact that the party ignored her until there was less than a month to go in her race is yet another indictment of their inability to focus on more than one race at a time. The notion that Lisa waited until the last second so as “not to hurt the other Republicans in that primary” is pure poppycock. Chase HAD NO PRIMARY. I think this is where I’m supposed to lecture you about using actual facts? But something tells me it wouldn’t do any good…

Still, until you can commit to telling the truth, save the lectures about using “actual facts”… They don’t become you…

As it turns out, Lisa only gave money to the Arizona Republican Party and one GOP candidate, Cheryl Chase.

I am guessing Lisa’s contribution to Cheryl was a reward, evidently, for Cheryl Chase switching parties. Lisa did so AFTER the GOP primary in Cheryl’s district so as not to hurt the other Republicans in that primary. ($100, 10-12-06)

Randy on the other hand, has given to Democrats Harry Mitchell and Paul Johnson, both men running against Republicans pro-life Senator Gary Richardson and pro-life Governor Jane D. Hull.

He also likes to meddle in Republican primary politics.

Randy Pullen gave money to pro-choice Kathleen Dunbar in a GOP primary ($256,6-12-00)

Randy Pullen gave money to pro-life candidate Matt Salmon in GOP primary ($700, 4-04 & 8-26-02)

Randy Pullen gave money to pro-choice Barbara Leff in GOP primary ($100, 8-30-02)

Randy Pullen gave money to pro-life candidate Carl Seel in GOP primary ($50, 7-22-04)

This isn’t opposition research for me. Nor do I have a clue about your Nathan you seem to be obsessed with.

This is finding out which candidate can control themselves and support all Republicans. That is what we need in a Party Chair.

There is no smear. This is actual facts. The REAL TRUTH, Sonoran Truth.

Rather than using lame disparaging smears of your own about other bloggers, try using actual facts for a change. It would be refreshing.

Looking at all of these posers who grab “conservative” identity to stage conversations between themselves and feign outrage is out loud funny…

Pullen gave money to a friend who was a Democrat a decade ago? Shocking…

I noticed you haven’t reported his contributions since then, to the State GOP, to County GOP organizations, to Bush, to Kyl, to Graf… Hey, I wonder how much money Lisa James gave to Randy Graf? Oops, I guess you don’t want us looking at that, do you? So while Randy was writing checks and holding fundraisers for Graf, where was James? Supporting 100% of the Republicans? Apparently not… I guess Republicans who oppose amnesty need not apply for Lisa James’ support…

If you look up where the two candidates give their money, Randy gives to both DEMS and GOPS and Lisa gives only to the GOP.

We need a chairman that supports ALL Republicans and NO Democrats- how can they lead the party when their donations go to both sides?

Enough said!

I was curious and decided to check out Mr. Pullen’s contributions a little more. Turns out, in 1998 he ONLY gave to DEMOCRATS. If you go to followthemoney.org, you will find that Randy Pullen, one of our candidates for Arizona Republican Party Chairman, gave a $500 contribution to Paul Johnson who ran against Jane Hull for Governor as well as the Mitchell donation. This is AWFUL!!!

What’s worse is he didn’t give a PENNY to a REPUBLICAN. How can Haney and his cronies stand for that?

I understand the frustration of PC’s, as elected officials of the Republican Party, giving their name to democrats as being unacceptable. But if Haney and his crowd have any credibility at all, their latest by-law change in Maricopa County to put teeth in sanctions against PC’s who give their name to Democrats ought to apply to their choice as Party Chair as well.

Recipient Office Status Party State Amount Date
JOHNSON, PAUL EDWARD GOVERNOR Lost – General Election DEMOCRAT AZ $500 10/05/1998
MITCHELL, HARRY E SENATE Won DEMOCRAT AZ $100 10/29/1998

PULLEN, RANDALL L

Total Given to Date: $600 (2 records)

Address: PHOENIX, AZ 85018

Employer: PULLEN AND CO.

Occupation: CPA

Breakdown by Political Affiliation
Party Counts Total % of Overall
Democrat 2 $600 100.00%
Republican 0 $0 0.00%
Third Party 0 $0 0.00%
Ballot Measures 0 $0 0.00%

I didn’t believe it was true, but I looked it up. To make matters worse, it was given at the very end of a GENERAL Election- to help Mitchell get over the top. Now Mitchell has had a long standing run as a politician, and just took out JD. AND Randy helped him? AND Randy is running or the Republican Party Chairman? I’m sorry- but if we are calling for PC’s to resign if they are endorsing Democrat’s, then we should ask the same of Mr. Pullen. I would NEVER give a dime to a democrat, and I would expect the same from our State Party Chairman.

Sorry, can’t have it both ways. Pullen giving money to a Democrat is unforgiveable. And the excuse that he was asked by his employer? As best as I can tell from his bio, he was PRESIDENT of ILX at the time. So we are supposed to believe that the Chairman of the Board (the only person who could be his employer) asked him to give money to Mitchell? Doesn’t add up.

I think it is interesting that the James campaign has got an opposition research program going for a State Chairman’s race. I guess working next door to Nathan Sproul is bound to have a bad influence on you… How are you going to run as a “uniter” when you’re willing to burn the party down to win? Shame on them… I suppose Randy should respond by having his supporters post links to the articles about investigations into Sproul’s company and James’ company, coordinated expenditures, and other allegations of illegality… But give the man credit, when he talks about uniting and growing the party, he backs it up with action.