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Arizona Right to Life Endorses Rick Santorum for President
February 21, 2012 By 10 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2012
CONTACT: Michelle Clements
Arizona Right to Life Endorses Rick Santorum for President
We Pick Rick
Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Right to Life Political Action Committee (AZRTL PAC) today announced its endorsement of Rick Santorum in the Republican presidential primary. AZRTL PAC endorsed Rick Santorum based on his strong pro-life record and his leadership over the years.
Santorum authored the law banning partial-birth abortions, as well as the Born Alive Infant Protection Act, providing appropriate care for infants who survive an abortion. He was a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, and also sponsored legislation related to end of life issues. He continues to be an outspoken opponent of federal funding of abortion. The AZRTL PAC considered Santorum’s support of these priority issues in deciding to endorse him.
“There are few who are as articulate and passionate on life issues as Senator Santorum,” said Michelle Clements, President of Arizona Right to Life. “He not only voted the right way, he talks about the dignity and value of every human life whenever he has the opportunity, and he lives out those values in his own personal life. We are grateful for his leadership and proud to endorse him.”
AZRTL PAC acknowledges that all the Republican presidential candidates have declared they are pro-life, and that other candidates have strong pro-life voting records. Arizona Right to Life commends them for their support and defense of life.
“The one person we know is unapologetically pro-choice, even supporting partial-birth abortion and federal funding of abortion, is President Barack Obama,” said Clements. “This is a critically important election, and we take comfort in knowing that the Republican nominee will take a strong position in contrast to President Obama who is the only pro-choice candidate.”
“We encourage Arizonans to support Rick Santorum in the Republican presidential primary election Tuesday, February 28.”
For nearly 40 years Arizona Right to Life has been committed to articulating and protecting the right to life of all human beings, born and unborn. Our passion is reaching the next generation for LIFE. For more information visit www.azrtl.org.Find us on Facebook.com/AZRTL or follow us at Twitter.com/AZRTL.
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ICYMI: Jim Parisi interview with CD-8 congressional candidate, Col. Martha McSally
February 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
In case you missed it, here is the recent interview of retired USAF Colonel Martha McSally by Jim Parisi. McSally is running for congress in Southern Arizona’s CD-8 special election.
Watch live streaming video from jimparisishow at livestream.com
McSally also appeared in a 60 minutes interview:
And here is her announcement video:
Arizona Public Notices – It’s time to change the law!
February 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Committee Testimony on HB 2403: Online Public Notices is Thursday morning
Editor’s note: Sonoran Alliance and several other Arizona political news blogs (ACOM – Arizona Coalition of Online Media) strongly support this bill and will be at the hearing Thursday morning. Help stop the print newspapers’ monopoly over public notices.
by Lynne LaMaster, eNewsAZ
Right now, newspapers have a monopoly on the publication of Public Notices. You know, those ads you see in super-tiny print next to the want ads in the local paper?
Representative David Stevens, however, has a different idea. Let’s allow Public Notices to be published online or in printed newspapers. If his bill passes, competition for Public Notices will go up, prices should go down. Taxpayers will benefit as their governmental agencies won’t have to pay nearly as much in fees (estimated to be over $1.8 million in Arizona alone).
It will also make public notices more available world wide, allow for better, more readable formatting, better access for those with disabilities, and more information to be shared, such as links to maps, bid specifications, agendas and more.
Newspapers aren’t supporting this because they believe they are the watchdog over Public Notices. They also question the ability for online entities to offer verification, and serve those who don’t get the Internet.
See http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/opinion/article_605be59a-4e92-11e1-a963-0019bb2963f4.html
There is a hearing Thursday morning at 9am in front of the committee, and they are going to vote on it. There is also a stakeholder’s meeting Wednesday at 4pm.
Here are the committee members:
- David Stevens (R) – bill sponsor
- Sally Ann Gonzales (D)
- Justin Pierce (R)
- Carl Seel (R)
- Bruce Wheeler (D)
- Terri Proud (R)
- Jeff Dial (R)
Please email or call them and let them know you support this bill. http://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp
Bill info – http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2403&Session_ID=107
Read Lynne’s full analysis of why you should support HB 2403.
Battle at the Arizona State Capitol: A Tale of Two Press Conferences
January 26, 2012 By 1 Comment
Here is exclusive video footage of two different press conferences that occurred at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, January 23, 2012.
First, coverage of Arizona Democrats making their best but feeble effort to repeal Arizona’s SB 1070:
Second, coverage of Arizona Republicans standing firm and united for Arizona’s southern border security and SB 1070.
A Photo Tells A Thousand Words: Obama Confronts Brewer, Gets Earful
January 26, 2012 By 19 Comments
Thank you Governor Brewer for not backing down when confronted by President Obama this afternoon.
This is Our State and even the President needs to show a little respect when he touches down on our turf, especially turf that once sent our men and women off to battle.
Lesson to President Obama: Never mess with a Governor who eats scorpions for breakfast!
Sedona Resident Doug Wade Announces for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District
January 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
Here is video of Doug Wade’s announcement on Wednesday seeking Arizona’s first congressional seat. That seat became vacant when incumbent Republican Paul Gosar chose to seek re-election in Arizona’s fourth congressional district. Wade’s announcement took place in Sedona.
Tucson Potholes.com Launches!
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This was too good to pass up and I especially appreciate the creative snarkiness to it all!
Potholes, potholes, potholes. You simply cannot drive anywhere in Tucson without hitting one. But don’t get mad. Instead, embrace your favorite local pothole and share it with everyone.
We are pleased to announce a new social media website for the greater Tucson area. It’s aptly titled, Tucsonpotholes.com. You can upload your favorite pothole picture and give it a name. You can rate your pothole and other people’s potholes. Your best snarky comments are always welcome. View the Google Potholes map to see the “red dots” grow and grow. Read some of the serious commentary on the blog side, too.
The goal? To bring Tucson’s pothole plight to “center stage” and hold the Tucson City Council and the Pima County Board of Supervisors accountable for their failed leadership in keeping our streets safe and usable.
Thank you for your interest and we are looking forward to seeing your favorite pothole on Tucsonpotholes.com
Time to Support HB 2403 – Online Public Notices
January 24, 2012 By 2 Comments
Imagine searching the internet and finding a hit on a public notice that catches your attention.
Now imagine being able to broadcast a public notice at a fraction of the cost that paper publications charge - public notices provided at a competitive rate. Maybe even a paper publication you have profound ideological differences with.
This post is about supporting passage of HB 2403. This bill would allow online publications like Sonoran Alliance to post public notices as a fraction of the cost that other traditional news publications charge. You can also rest assured that your notice will be seen, read, searched and even archived.
Please support passage of HB 2403 by contacting your legislator today.
Text for this bill can be read here.
Thank You Gabby.
January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A powerfully emotional video released from Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
Thank you for your service Gabby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mark.
Republican precinct committeemen select three replacements to fill State Senate vacancy in LD-4
January 17, 2012 By 4 Comments
Tried and true Republican precinct committeemen gathered Monday night in Sun City to choose three individuals to fill the vacancy left by recently resigned State Senator, Scott Bundgaard.
The meeting which was held at the Union Hills Country Club and conducted by the State Republican Party in accordance with Arizona law, began at 6:15 and lasted two hours with two rounds of balloting.
Seven candidates were nominated from the floor knowing that only three would survive the final cut. Those nominated included, State Representative Judy Burges, former NFL pro Tony Bouie, former State Representative Jerry Overton, longtime Republican activist Lyle Tuttle, David Livingston, Eric Spencer and Joy Grainger.
Each candidate was allowed five minutes to speak and make the case for their nomination.
In order to survive a round of balloting, candidates needed 75 votes.
Precinct committeemen proceeded to vote in the first round with the results selecting two candidates: Eric Spencer with 121 votes and Judy Burges with 101 votes. No one else survived the first round and the David Livingston was eliminated as the lowest vote receiver.
In the second round of balloting, Lyle Tuttle surpassed the 75-vote threshold with 77 votes. That concluded the lineup and the meeting was adjourned.
Spencer, Burges and Tuttle now head to the Maricopa County Supervisors who are required to make a final appointment. That appointment may come as early as Wednesday or Thursday.
Based on the vote count totals, that candidate will likely be Eric Spencer. Should the Supervisors appoint Representative Burges, Legislative District 4 Republicans will be required to gather again within a week in order to nominate a replacement to succeed Burges’ House vacancy.
Pro Abortion Mob, Pro-Lifers Square Off at Arizona State Capitol
January 11, 2012 By 3 Comments
Watch as a mother of two small children takes a stand for the sanctity of life in the rose garden at the Arizona State Capitol on opening day. As a mob of pro-abortion activists chant her down, she is joined by other pro-life women and supporters who also stand courageous against the pro-abortion zealots. As you will see from their signs, several of these same pro-life women actually underwent abortions and have now come to regret their decisions. The lesson to be learned here is that pro-abortion activists chant themselves into a trance of blind support but pro-life women through the sacred bond of mother and child, have found the truth and compassion through their real life decisions.
LD-4 Republicans to meet, nominate three individuals for appointment to vacated State Senate seat
January 11, 2012 By 4 Comments
From the MCRC Briefs:
State GOP Headquarters has set Monday, Jan. 16 as the date that the LD4 precinct committeemen will elect three nominees to be submitted to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for selection to fill the senate vacancy left by the sudden resignation of Sen. Scott Bundgaard during last week’s senate ethics hearing. The election will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled LD4 meeting at the Union Hills Country Club, 9845 W. Union Hills Drive, Sun City. More details will be forth coming. Election Contact: Phil Mason at Republican Party headquarters (See ARS 41-1202. Vacancy in legislature; precinct committeemen; appointment; definition at http://law.onecle.com/arizona/state-government/41-1202.html for procedure details.
Two-term LD4 State Representative Judy Burges is seeking appointment to the LD4 senate seat that was vacated Friday when Sen. Scott Bundgaard resigned during the middle of an ethics hearing. Burges, elected in 2004, is currently serving her last year in the AZ House. Although not yet officially announced, she planned to run for the senate at the end of her term as a Representative. She currently serves as Chairman of the Government Committee that hears more bills than any other committee in the House of Representatives. As a legislator Burges has received “Champion of the Taxpayer” recognition, twice named “Legislator of the Year”, has been honored by the Goldwater Institute, the Pachyderm Coalition, Arizona Liberty Project, National Federation of Independent Business, Taxpayers for Prosperity; and has been named a ‘Friend of the Family’ every year since taking office. She has served on numerous legislative and district committees. Her husband Robert is a past chairman of LD4 Republicans and is currently a GOP state committeeman.
LD4 Precinct Committeeman and past Second Vice Chairman Eric Spencer is seeking the senate seat vacated by Sen. Scott Bundgaard. Spencer, currently an attorney with Snell & Wilmer, was a Captain in the US Army (Infantry), served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad in 2005-06 earning the Bronze Star. He earned Oak Leaf Clusters for Commendations and Achievement, a Parachutist Badge, a Combat Infantry Badge, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbons, and other awards and decorations too numerous to list. The US Army Airborne School graduate has degrees from the University of California (Magna Cum Laude), a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and a Master Degree from Harvard University. He has attended three Republican National Conventions and served as Chair and Vice-Chair of the U of A College Republicans. He and his wife have a son.
Other LD4 Senate replacement candidate information will be provided as Briefs receives their resumes. Reports that Tony Bouie and Joy Graniger and Jerry Overton have tossed their hats into their ring have been confirmed by LD4 officials.
