Rep. David Schweikert Endorses Salmon for Congress
February 2, 2012 By 10 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2012
CONTACT: Adam Deguire
Arizona Congressman calls Salmon a “principled conservative” in video message
EAST VALLEY – Former Congressman and candidate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District Matt Salmon today announced the endorsement of Arizona Congressman David Schweikert. Congressman Schweikert, known as one of the Republican Party’s rising conservatives, endorsed Salmon in a video message released today.
Congressman Schweikert stated, “Our nation is facing so many challenges and we need our most experienced and principled leaders in Congress to help get America back on the right track. I chose to endorse Matt Salmon for Arizona’s East Valley congressional seat because Matt has been a trusted conservative leader as a state senator and Congressman before, and I know he’ll be that same trusted leader when he returns to Washington. I’m proud to join his growing team of supporters.”
Former Congressman Matt Salmon stated, “Arizonans are fortunate to have David Schweikert in Congress and I am honored to have his support for my campaign. David is a true statesman who always puts the interest of his constituents first. I’m excited to return to Congress and serve alongside leaders like David so we can restore fiscal responsibility and accountability in Washington.”
About Representative David Schweikert
David Schweikert has been a lifelong advocate for Arizona. He was raised in Scottsdale and attended Arizona State University where he earned a BA degree in finance and real estate as well as his MBA.
David is serving his first term in the United States House of Representatives representing Arizona’s 5th district. He serves on the Financial Services Committee.
Prior to being elected to the 112th Congress, David served as Treasurer of Maricopa County in 2004. As Treasurer of one of the largest counties in the United States, David was responsible for protecting billions of taxpayer dollars and earning over $300 million in investment income while never showing a deficit despite a tough economic environment.
David first became a public servant in 1991, when he was elected to serve in the Arizona State House representing his hometown, Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. David and his wife Joyce reside in Fountain Hills with their famous Wheaten Terrier, Charlie, and two cats. Together they run a real estate business.
About Matt Salmon
Matt Salmon was first elected to the United States Congress in 1994 and served until 2000, honoring his term limit pledge. A proud conservative, Salmon was rated in the top five among all 535 members of the House and Senate by Citizen’s Against Government Waste for all six years he was in office. He is a lifetime member of the NRA with an A+ rating and also earned a 100% rating by the National Right to Life. He was also the proud recipient of the American Cancer Society’s “Top National Elected Official” award.
Matt Salmon has received the endorsements from Arizona Congressman Trent Franks, former Arizona Congressman John Shadegg, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Mayor Scott Smith (Mesa), Mayor Jay Tibshraeny (Chandler), Mayor Hugh Hallman (Tempe), Mayor John Insalaco (Apache Junction), Mayor Gail Barney (Queen Creek), Arizona State Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs (LD22), State Senator John McComish (LD20), former State Senator Chuck Gray, and State Representatives Eddie Farnsworth (LD22), Jeff Dial (LD20), and Bob Robson (LD20). Salmon has also been endorsed by South Dakota Senator John Thune, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49).
Kirk Adams Campaign Releases New Video Featuring Sen. Jon Kyl
February 2, 2012 By 3 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2nd, 2012
Contact: Chad Heywood
Kirk Adams Campaign Releases New Video Featuring Sen. Jon Kyl
East Valley, AZ – Honorary Campaign Chairman, Senator Jon Kyl recently held an event for Kirk Adams and it was recorded into a web video, which the Kirk Adams campaign released today.
“Some folks go back to Washington, and they change,” Kyl said, “We need folks like Kirk in Washington; these are really difficult times as you know and Kirk has the experience, he’s got common sense, he’s practical but he’s idealistic in a conservative way.”
Kirk Adams shook up Arizona’s state Capitol, and the conservative reformer will do the same in Congress.
A rising star in the Republican Party, Adams joined the state House in 2006 and was soon frustrated by the unwillingness and inability of Republicans in the Legislature to stand up for conservative principals. He launched a long-shot campaign to oust the veteran Speaker of the House and shocked the Republican establishment when he won Speakership at only 35 years of age.
Adams put the House back on a fiscally responsible track. Tackling some of the most challenging issues in Arizona history, Adams demonstrated true political courage and aggressively pushed his conservative reform agenda.
A native Arizonan and small business owner, Adams lives in Mesa with his wife JaNae and their six children.
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Wil Cardon releases new ad: “Flake Air”
February 2, 2012 By 25 Comments
Looks like the air war has begun in the US Senate race.
AZ Teaparty “Leadership” Sells out AZ Teaparty Members for Newt
January 31, 2012 By 42 Comments
I learned recently that there are many in Arizona who proclaim themselves Teaparty “leaders” who are pushing the liberal K-Street lobbyist Newt Gingrich as the Republican candidate.
Now, if I understand correctly, the Teaparty created itself after the now famous Rick Santelli rant on CNBC in response to the passage of Obamacare.
Read that again – a REAL conservative response to Obamacare. Patriotic Americans nationwide organized themselves to march on Washington in protest of Obamacare, organized themselves locally to fight the implementation of Obamacare, to replace RINOs and send REAL conservatives to Congress to REPEAL OBAMACARE.
Read that again – to REPEAL OBAMACARE. R E P E A L
Along comes the self-proclaimed leaders (admittedly not all) of the Arizona Teaparties supporting Newt Gingrich.
So what’s the problem with that?
Well notwithstanding Newt’s belief in global warming and support for international communism as a solution for global warming and his direct work with Nancy Pelosi
notwithstanding Newt’s work in support of Al Gore’s initiatives,
notwithstanding Newt’s lobbying for the ethanol “bio-fuel” industry,
now it comes to light that Gingrich SUPPORTS OBAMACARE and the INDIVIDUAL MANDATE!
Well lo and behold, as they say, a new Newt every day! LOL
You can hear Newt here (at 00:40) clearly state his support for Obamacare individual mandates.
It may be time for a little Teaparty revolt in Arizona. If you are a Teaparty member like I am, make sure to print this out and bring it to your next meeting. If your Teaparty’s “leadership” is promoting Newt Gingrich, it’s time to *REMOVE* that Teaparty leader. It’s time to expose them for being a spineless RINO infiltrator and replace them with a real conservative and PATRIOT who understands that Americans’ freedom is not for sale or barter in this or ANY election and that any support for Obamacare will not be tolerated!
Teaparty, y’all!
The Politics of Polling in Arizona’s CD-8
January 30, 2012 By 17 Comments
How Jesse Kelly costs Republicans Congressional District 8 (Again)
Recently, there was a press release from the Jesse Kelly campaign that showed the results of a polling survey that was conducted by TeleOpinion. While Kelly attempted to tout the poll as having overwhelming support, Kelly himself was only able to garner 35%. This is after Kelly had been the GOP nominee in 2010 and had several million dollars spent by both his campaign and independent expenditure groups on his behalf. Sure, he lost by about 4400 votes, but that was 2010 – the best Republican year in over a generation. Congressional District 8 by enrollment numbers, is a Republican district. While he was running against an entrenched Democrat incumbent, so were many other Republicans throughout the nation in 2010. A comparison of those races show that Jesse Kelly was the only Republican candidate to lose in a Republican district anywhere in the country in 2010.
In his present poll, Kelly’s level of support reveals that 65% of likely primary voters prefer either another candidate or are undecided about the race. This does not bode well for Jesse Kelly. In fact, given the dynamics of this race and the fact that Kelly had run for this very high-profile, high-dollar race before, Kelly has most likely peaked at this point and his poll numbers have nowhere to go but down.
How does Kelly try and remain competitive in this race? His only option is to go negative. Watch for Team Kelly to start launching negative (in many cases unsubstantiated) attacks against both State Senator Frank Antenori and Dave Sitton. Kelly will try to tear his opponents down because that’s his only option to move the needle.
Unfortunately, this will also have the effect of turning off many potential voters to Jesse Kelly and will further spirally his support numbers downward. The question that Jesse now has to answer is: Is he willing to mortally wound fellow Republicans that have an opportunity to win CD-8 back? Or, will he cost Republicans in Arizona and across the nation an additional seat in Congress by continuing a quixotic campaign?
Governor Brewer today proclaimed April 17th as the date for the special congressional election in District 8. Let the games begin!
Al Melvin, Steve Smith, Adam Kwasman form Conservative Team in Newly Formed LD-11
January 30, 2012 By 4 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2012
Conservative Team Emerges for GOP in New LD11
~ Smith’s move to the State House paves way for united GOP slate ~
Central Arizona – After careful consideration, conservative State Senator Steve Smith announced that he would be running as a candidate for the State House in 2012, thwarting an attempt by the liberal Arizona Redistricting Commission to force him into a primary with fellow conservative State Senator Al Melvin. Smith and Adam Kwasman, a financial consultant, will be candidates for the two House seats while Al Melvin will run for re-election to the State Senate.
In 2010, Smith shocked the political establishment with his stunning victory over longtime incumbent Rebecca Rios, whose family had held the seat for nearly 30 years. He joined Melvin in the State Senate where they worked together to pass a balanced budget free of the gimmicks and borrowing that had plagued Arizona for years. They also worked to pass a Jobs Bills to encourage job growth by cutting state spending and providing needed tax relief for businesses. Their hard work has been rewarded as Arizona is now projected to have a budget surplus of more than $600 Million in 2012.
Kwasman is well known for his role in helping to elect conservative Republicans, and his campaign has already received the support of prominent Republicans like U.S. Congressman Trent Franks, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne.
In discussing their newly formed campaign team Senator Melvin said “Steve and I have worked together very well in the Senate and I think that everyone appreciates him putting the district and the whole Republican Party first. The Redistricting Commission has tried very hard to pit Republican versus Republican and they failed in the new LD11.”
Smith said “In light of the fact that Senator Melvin is now the senior Senator in our new district, I feel that it is my responsibility to do whatever it takes to try and keep both of our conservative voices in the Legislature. I am also looking forward to serving with Adam Kwasman. He is an outstanding conservative candidate and he will make an excellent addition to the State Legislature.”
Kwasman agreed with Melvin’s statement and added “It is a privilege to be on the same team as these two conservative champions. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from the Legislature, the private sector, and the military, and I look forward to working with them to protect the taxpayers, attract more jobs, and keep Arizona’s economic recovery on track.”
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Darrell Stubbs Enters Race for Gila County Sheriff
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2012
CONTACT: Teri Grier
GLOBE, ARIZONA (January 30, 2012) — A long time law enforcement officer says he wants to be Gila County’s next sheriff.
Darrell Stubbs has announced his intention to run for Gila County Sheriff on the 2012 ballot. A 25 year law enforcement veteran, Stubbs says, “It’s time we take back our county from this culture of crime that has moved into our communities! Our families deserve it. Our businesses deserve it. Our communities deserve it.”
In addition to being an AZ POST certified peace officer, Stubbs’ work history includes serving as a Gila County deputy sheriff, a patrol officer for the Town of Miami, a member of the Gila County Narcotic Task Force.
Stubbs said he believes that living and working in Gila County for over 40 years gives him a unique perspective on the needs of the people of this county. He has logged thousands of hours patrolling the county roadways and lakes, working in the schools as a resource officer and serving as an instructor in the community and for other police officers in the state.
“I am very familiar with the challenges in serving a rural county,” said Stubbs. “I have first-hand experience in what it takes to be a patrol officer, investigator, and deputy in Gila County.”
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Matt Salmon Reports Another Strong Fundraising Quarter
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2012
CONTACT: Adam Deguire
Campaign raises a total of $470,439 in 2011 from over 1,200 individual contributors
EAST VALLEY – Former Congressman and candidate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District Matt Salmon today announced his campaign raised $152,514 for the 4th quarter of 2011, ending the year with $304,875 cash on hand. To date, over 1,200 individual donors have contributed a total of $470,439 to Salmon’s campaign to return to Congress.
Former Congressman Matt Salmon stated, “With government spending continuing to rise, Americans need strong, conservative and principled leadership in Congress and I am honored that so many believe enough in me to send me their hard earned money.
During the last three months of 2011, when holidays traditionally slow down fundraising efforts, my campaign received contributions from over 500 new individual donors. My message of restoring fiscal responsibility, accountability and conservative values to Congress is certainly resonating and I am excited to see my campaign carry this strong momentum into 2012.”
About Matt Salmon
Matt Salmon was first elected to the United States Congress in 1994 and served until 2000, honoring his term limit pledge. A proud conservative, Salmon was rated in the top five among all 535 members of the House and Senate by Citizen’s Against Government Waste for all six years he was in office. He is a lifetime member of the NRA with an A+ rating and also earned a 100% rating by the National Right to Life. He was also the proud recipient of the American Cancer Society’s “Top National Elected Official” award.
Matt Salmon has received the endorsements from Arizona Congressman Trent Franks, former Arizona Congressman John Shadegg, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Mayor Scott Smith (Mesa), Mayor Jay Tibshraeny (Chandler), Mayor Hugh Hallman (Tempe), Mayor John Insalaco (Apache Junction), Mayor Gail Barney (Queen Creek), Arizona State Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs (LD22), State Senator John McComish (LD20), former State Senator Chuck Gray, and State Representatives Eddie Farnsworth (LD22), Jeff Dial (LD20), and Bob Robson (LD20). Salmon has also been endorsed by South Dakota Senator John Thune, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49).
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Arizona 2012 Tea Party Endorses Bill Montgomery
January 28, 2012 By 4 Comments
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U.S. Senate Candidate Doug McKee Ends Campaign and Endorses Wil Cardon for U.S. Senate
January 27, 2012 By 9 Comments
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2012
Contact: Katie Martin
Phoenix, Arizona – Wil Cardon, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, has received the endorsement of former U.S. Senate candidate Doug McKee. McKee recognized Cardon as a job creator and a consistent conservative with the ability to win as reasons why he is backing Wil Cardon as Arizona’s next United States Senator.
“Since launching my campaign, I’ve been incredibly encouraged by the feedback that I’ve received,” said McKee. “I am honored by the support that I have received but the more I have been out campaigning alongside Wil Cardon; the clearer it became that he is the man for the job. Wil’s background as a proven job creator, fiscal conservative, and as someone who is consistently strong on securing our borders represents our Arizona values. He exudes the character traits we need in our next U.S. Senator. Wil knows what it takes to balance budgets and spend within means. That is a concept the career politicians in Washington don’t understand. Wil isn’t afraid to shake up the status quo because he cares more about doing what is best for our state and not just worrying about the next election. I hope my supporters will recognize Wil’s strength and join me in supporting Wil’s campaign for the U.S. Senate.”
McKee’s support for Cardon was met with great delight as Cardon’s campaign recently announced the endorsement of Arizona businessman and sports management icon Jerry Colangelo. After announcing his departure from the Senatorial campaign, McKee threw his hat into the ring for the First Congressional District highlighting his private sector experience and true love of the U.S. Constitution.
Cardon said of the newest endorsement, “It is great to have Doug’s support. We have spent a lot of time together on the campaign trail and he has great ideas for Arizona. I am glad to have another true patriot on my team that is committed to bettering this country. I look forward to working with Doug as he campaigns for the First Congressional District and know that he will be a great option for voters.”
Doug McKee’s Biography:
Doug grew up in Darien, Connecticut and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to his moving out West he worked on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange where he was employed by a private specialist firm. His passion for the great outdoors brought him to Arizona in 1991 when he traded in his Wall Street attire for a good pair of work boots and a new career in the construction industry. He started Grand Canyon Development, a general contracting firm, in 1994 and has been building beautiful custom riverfront homes along the banks of the Colorado River ever since.
Doug has always had a great passion for politics and growing up during the “Reagan Era” he was quickly drawn to the Republican Party, developing his conservative values at a relatively early age. Doug is a true Constitutional Conservative and knows where government should begin and where it should end. He has always worked in the private sector and knows what it is like to earn a living with his hands. He knows what it’s like to own and run a business, to provide for his wife Lori and five children with the fruits of his labor. Ask anyone who has ever done business with Doug and they will all say the same thing – he is an honest, hardworking, fair and dedicated family man.
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Cardon Praises Gov. Brewer for Standing up to President Obama’s Pro-Amnesty, Anti-Jobs Agenda
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2012
CONTACT: Katie Martin
Phoenix, Arizona – Wil Cardon, Mesa businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate, issued the following statement in light of President Obama and Governor Brewer’s Tarmac Showdown:
“I want to applaud Governor Brewer for her steadfast courage in standing up to President Obama. Arizonans understand that stopping illegal immigration and securing our border is a top priority and crucial to the prosperity of Arizona. President Obama, on the other hand, is for amnesty, refuses to fund efforts to keep our borders protected, and thinks we need to give in-state tuition to illegal immigrants.Arizonans can no longer afford to suffer the financial burdens and societal costs associated with illegal immigration. The president and the career politicians in Washington have created this problem with their continual refusal to protect our borders. If we want to get Arizonans back to work and ensure a long-term recovery we must secure our borders now. I applaud Governor Brewer for her courage and leadership.”
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What President Obama Saw Out of the Window of the Presidential Limo.
January 26, 2012 By 3 Comments
President Obama came to speak to Intel employees in Chandler, Arizona at the Ocotillo complex on January 25th.
What most of the media didn’t show or report was what the President saw out his window en route.
First it was the amnesty demands of pro illegal groups:
Further down the road, a couple hundred, mostly upset Arizonans chanting “You are fired!”:
Probably not the ‘welcoming committee’ Obama wished for.
Stephen Viramontes for 2nd Vice Chairman, Arizona Republican Party
January 26, 2012 By
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2012
CONTACT: Stephen Virapmontes, (480) 442-1776
Proxy Process for all State Committeemen
Mesa, AZ - Today Stephen Viramontes would like to remind all of the State Committeemen of the proxy process for the Mandatory Meeting on Saturday January 28th. Per the call letter dated January 16th, 2012:
“At all meetings of the State Committee, members are entitled to vote in person or by proxy given to a qualified elector of the county (or in counties of 500,000 or more population, the legislative district) where the member resides.”
If you will not be able to attend this meeting, you may give your proxy to ANY REGISTERED REPUBLICAN IN YOUR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT to be carried on your behalf. Please remember the proxy requirements: “Every proxy must be attested by a Notary Public or two witnesses, brought to the meeting by the proxy carrier.”
If you or a state committeeman, or know of one that will not be in attendance at this meeting please contact a member of your district leadership team so your proxy may be carried.
Viramontes is a husband, father and entrepreneur. He is currently serving as a precinct and state committeeman in Legislative District 22 and is running for the 2nd Vice-Chairman of the AZGOP. His goals include improving the communication between the State Party and Legislative Districts, while also assisting the Districts in their fundraising efforts in preparation for 2012 elections.
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Sheriff Richard Mack Endorses John Rhodes for 3rd Vice Chairman, AZGOP
January 26, 2012 By
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2012
Graham County – It is indeed an honor for me to endorse and support John D Rhodes for the Third Vice Chair of the Arizona GOP. I have known John since we were kids and I can unambiguously vouch for his character. He has always been very respected within Graham County as a dedicated family man and local entrepreneur. He has owned and managed a very successful business for decades. While I served as Sheriff, John was a member of our volunteer Search and Rescue Squad and was instrumental in serving and protecting the citizens of Graham County.
But more importantly, John has exemplified the “power of one” in dedicating himself to the Republican Party of Graham County. Pursuant to John’s leadership Graham County became a Republican dominated county for the first time in history. I never thought I’d see such in my lifetime, but as chair of the Graham County GOP, John Rhodes made it happen. I know he will show the same dedication at the State level and will be an asset to the Republican Party throughout the entire State of Arizona.
Furthermore, I would like to endorse the entire slate of Republicans running with Rhodes, Russelll Pearce for 1st Vice Chair, who I have known since 1988, Parraleee Schneider for 2nd Vice Chair, Debbie Miller for Ass’t Sec., Andy Stevens for Ass’t Treasurer, Alberto Gutier for Sgt. at Arms, and Chris Campbell for Ass’t. Sgt. at Arms. What a great team for the GOP of Arizona!
Sheriff Richard Mack
Former Sheriff of Graham County.
www.sheriffmack.com
Van steenwyk Announcement for U.S. Senate
January 26, 2012 By 10 Comments
To All My Fellow Arizonians; As of 9/11/2011, I Van steenwyk, c. aka van the radio man formally announced my Candidacy for the office of U.S. Senator from AZ and I’m looking forward to serving all of you should you decide to give me your support and votes.
I’ve been discussing this with a group of Conservative Republicans & Tea Party Members as well for the last two months and after reviewing the field and realizing that once again the Leadership has decided who we’ll be able to vote made the decision to run. I find the decisions some make believing they know best to be completely unacceptable as do many others I’ve spoken with over the last few weeks and also since announcing formally.
I believe in the ability of the Citizens of Az to decide what type of representation they want at all levels of Government if given a choice and ask all of you to join with us to make this possible even though difficult.
Please go to the website; www.VanforUSSenate.com for more information as to where I stand on the issues and what I believe are doable solutions to them.
I’m looking forward to meeting more of you over the next few weeks and months and hope you’ll also tune into the Radio Show as I’ll still be broadcasting a result of owning my program I’m allowed to continue to broadcast same time and place. I’m also as most of you realize hoping for more volunteers and supporters to help us with the task laid before us and hope you’ll join in so we might all have Real Conservative Representation in DC.
God Bless You All;
Van