Here’s a really cool website that allows anyone to see where most of the money is coming from in a specific geographic location. Based on this map, Romney is really doing well in Arizona.
Update – Maricopa County Treasurer Candidates
November 1, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Sonoran Alliance continues to cover the story of the list of candidates seeking appointment to the Treasurer’s Office. As of November 1st the current list is:
employee (DOA and ADEQ) specializing in cash management, budgeting and financial analysis; Candidate for House, LD8 in 2004
Valuation Division; former Executive Secretary/Clerk of the State Board of Tax Appeals; Candidate in GOP primary for Maricopa County Assessor in 1996
Any candidate is welcome to contact Sonoran Alliance and provide a bio or resume which we will gladly post.
District 1 update.
November 1, 2007 By 2 Comments
A report has reached us of another possible Republican candidate running for Congressional District 1. His name is Patrick Valandra and word is that he will be forming an exploratory committee. Our sources indicate that he grew up in District 1 on the Fort Apache Reservation, has worked in the health care field for several years, and currently has a consulting business in radiology imaging.
We were unable to find a campaign site but did locate what seems to be his work site. We wish Patrick the best of luck in his attempts to keep District 1 a Republican seat and look forward to reading his exploratory committee web site (or at least a blog of some sort.)
For more news on District 1 see Arizona Politics for a brief overview of the race.
Returning to Reagan
November 1, 2007 By 2 Comments
A small group of solid conservative Members of Congress have launched an effort to return to the principles of Ronald Reagan. This is sorely needed in the Republican ranks in D.C. One of the more significant developments of this effort is that all Members who have joined the group have pledged to not seek earmarks. Given that there were only eight members of Congress who don’t seek earmarks before (including Congressmen Shadegg and Flake) this is a step in the right direction.
The Members at the press conference announcing what they are calling “Reagan21” included Sens. Tom Coburn and Jim DeMint and Congressmen John Shadegg, Jeb Hensarling, Tom Price, Paul Ryan and John Campbell.
Congressman Shadegg posted an announcement about the effort on Red State. Here are a couple excerpts:
The choices for America have never been clearer. On almost every issue, Democrats and the left are promoting more government ownership and control, pushing America closer to a welfare state. All of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls are running on a decidedly collectivist and socialistic leaning platform…
Americans need a clear alternative to the Democrats radical agenda. Reagan 21 is composed of individual Americans, including Congressmen and Senators, who are committed to fight for Reagan’s principles of liberty and America’s vision of individual freedom, free enterprise, and common-sense traditional values…
These are the principles of liberty that will once again make the party of Ronald Reagan the party that will guide America’s future…
Americans need to know that there are some in Congress, and across the country, still committed to freedom, and anyone who shares these principles will be welcome to join Reagan 21 and participate in its activities…
I encourage you to join us in this effort. You read can more about Reagan 21 by going to www.reagan21.org.
The other Members who are a part of Reagan21 include Sen. Richard Burr and Congressmen (and women): Michele Bachman (MN), Gresham Barrett (SC), Marsha Blackburn (TN), Eric Cantor (VA), Jeff Flake (AZ), Virginia Foxx (NC), Trent Franks (AZ), Patrick McHenry (NC), Marilyn Musgrave (CO), Peter Roskam (IL), and Lynn Westmoreland (GA).
Bruce Ash goes national.
November 1, 2007 By Leave a Comment
When Ash was running for RNC Committeeman there was lots of chatter about whether he was conservative enough. He ended up winning the slot and has not looked back. What is not in dispute is Ash’s ability to communicate a unifying Republican message, no small feet these days.
Bruce Ash’s commentary has been a staple on local radio for a while but is now getting featured on The Real Democrat Story, a Republican site exposing the true agenda and record of the Democrats. Bruce’s latest radio commentary is now featured on The Real Democrat Story Blog.
Congratulations to Bruce. We do not know his long-term plans but his ability to forcefully deliver a coherent message while not getting stuck in one faction or the other of the party assures him a bright future in the party.
