Hopefully the legislature (particularly with the current budget climate) will put a fork in it by not providing supplemental funding.

Then what will they do??? Tell the cops to start handing out more speeding tickets? This is the vicious cycle when you take something that is supposed to be a punitive deterrent to minor crime (traffic fines) and turn it into a revenue stream for a government run program. What is especially heinous is that the government that controls the program also controls the cops.

Do your part to help put a fork in Clean Elections: Drive Safely and don’t speed!

That is kind of like telling someone they can’t be a good Republican and send their kids to public school because they are using money “that was confiscated from Arizonans.” I voted against Clean Elections but the fact is that the majority of the citizens voted for it (Prop 200 in ‘98.) Not only does the act use money taken from individuals by the state but also it heavily penalizes traditional fundraising. So a candidate is caught in a bind. If I give to my candidate I am essentially supporting the opponent as well. That is not very Republican either. I do not think Clean Elections makes for a perfect test of who is and is not a good Republican.

I would think that relying on the private sector and the WILLING contributions of individuals that financially support their campaign would be more “Republican” than getting money that was confiscated from people under the threat of imprisonment and the economic penalty of having their driver’s license revoked, which to me, sounds like communism.

I think it’s going to be very hard to stand in front of fellow Republicans and tout Reagan credentials while on the “campaign welfare” system.

Pete was born in Denver. Doesn’t exactly qualify as a native.

Al is from California
Trent is from Montana
Marilyn is from North Dakota
Vic is from California
Pete is from Arizona.

So you’re supporting Pete since he is the only native Arizonan?

I’m no native Arizonan either (WA, OR & CA), & with the massive influx of residents from other states, that argument may cause people to vote FOR him.

Vic has volunteered for years, for many candidates – I’m not aware of any “personal agenda”, but I’m sure he has personal issues that are important to him that he’d like to see improve.

Being 1st Vice Chair of the district won’t alter any votes. Those supporting the different candidates that attend the meetings know them and will make their decisions based on who they want.

Doesn’t make any sense attacking these folks. Let them all craft their messages and see which ones appeal to you.

Merry Christmas

Vic has put in a lot of time & effort for not only the Republican Party but for other community efforts.

The other candidates had the opportunity to serve & I know Marilyn did put her name in the ring for D 26 leadership. I don’t think Trent did.

If he has the time & energy to maintain both positions, then no problem. He’s volunteered on campaigns since I’ve known him (2005 Tucson Council GOTV Chair, etc…) & runs impartial meetings when David Smith asks him to.

Come to think of it, Vic ran unoppossed for those positions. He really stepped up when no one else would & he took on the responsibility to maintain D 26.

Disclaimer: I know all the candidates and will support their efforts. The goal is to unite & make sure that Republicans control D 26 in 2008. I know Pete, Al, Marilyn, Trent & Vic and they would all serve much better than the Dems. Let’s work together to make sure we recognize Reagan’s 11th Commandment & focus on the issues & winning back D 26.