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Come hear this POW veteran explain why he is supporting JD Hayworth over John McCain. Mesa Town Hall with JD Hayworth Thursday, July 22 6:00pm – 7:30pm 12 W. Main Street Mesa, AZ **Special introduction by POW Veteran Larry “Lucky” Chesley Click here to read Larry’s bio Listen to the message from Larry “Lucky” Chesley about the town hall

Some great shots of the McCain staffers at work.

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Look for more townhalls from Janet between now and the general election. She is the first credible challenger Ed Pastor has had in CD 4.

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 6, 2010

State legislative candidates also attended including Russell Pearce, Kirk Adams, James Molina, Adam Armer, Kelly Townsend, Brett Petillo, JD Mesnard, Jeff Vance, John Fillmore and Scott Bergren.

US Senate candidates Chris Simcox and Jim Deakin rounded out the list but the biggest pleasant surprise to appear was former congressman and soon to announce US Senate candidate, J.D. Hayworth.

Hayworth was a big hit with the crowd and he was continually prompted by supporters to challenge John McCain in the Republican Primary. The recent conservative talk show host is planning to formally announce some time in the next three weeks but is raising money in what will be a challenge against McCain’s multi-million dollar political machine. Grassroots supporters are already coming out of the fields asking how to give to his campaign. The campaign website is up and running and taking donations online and the support is coming in from all over the country.

Here are a few photos from today’s event featuring JD Hayworth and Congressional candidate, Janet Contreras, whom we helped debut right here on Sonoran Alliance.

This photo captures the Smart Girl Politics activists alongside JD Hayworth.

Apologies to any candidates I missed or whose site was missed.

Something tells me we are going to see a lot more of these!

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(H/T to NobleThinking.com!)

For Immediate Release: November 3, 2009

Wnuck Prepares for Fourth Town Hall in Series of Seven

Mesa, AZ (November 3, 2009) — Congressional Candidate and Scottsdale businessman Eric Wnuck continues with the fourth in his series of seven Town Halls in Congressional District 5. This Town Hall will focus on various issues related to healthcare reform, healthcare costs, and the impact of proposed healthcare legislation.

The fourth Town Hall will be held Saturday, November 7th at Mesa Community College, 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85202 from 10:00 – 11:30am in the BP Lecture Hall. Enter MCC on the Northeast end of campus by the football field. Wnuck will be joined by Dr. Byron Schlomach, Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity at the Goldwater Institute and Dr. Eric Novak, Chairman for Arizonan’s for Health Care Freedom and an orthopedic surgeon in Phoenix since 2001.

The first three Town Halls were a great success. “We continue to work, listen, and open a dialogue with the constituents within our district,” stated Wnuck. “I believe we are allowing people a constructive outlet to express their frustration and concerns. It is becoming increasingly clear that residents of Congressional District 5 have been ignored. I am going to work harder than any other candidate for this seat and address the issues that are concerning the people of our district.”

Remaining Town Hall Schedule:
Healthcare Forum – Mesa
Date/Time: Saturday, November 7th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Mesa Community College, 1833 W Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202

Healthcare/Economy Forum – Tempe
Date/Time: Monday, November 16th, 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Pyle Center, 655 E Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282

Healthcare Forum – Ahwatukee
Date/Time: Saturday, December 5th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Healthcare Forum – Chandler
Date/Time: Saturday, December 12th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Chandler Public Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Wnuck concluded the town hall by saying, “The average American is being overlooked by politicians in Washington. We have the inherent right to voice our opinions and elect representatives who listen to voters, act based on the best interest of their constituents, and uphold the principles of our great Constitution. I look forward to each of these Town Halls; Arizonans want results and I am running because Washington bureaucrats have failed us time and time again, and in this election, voters will hold them accountable at the polls. I am not a career politician, nor have I postured to become one. I am, however, a concerned resident and I am confident I can make a positive difference in our community.”

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For more information or to RSVP, please contact Eric Wnuck 2010 at (480) 295-3250. You may also learn more about Eric Wnuck, his candidacy, and his issues by visiting: www.ericwnuck2010.com

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Join The Americans for Prosperity Foundation in Apache Junction tonight for a special town hall forum for Legislative District 22 and 23 citizens.

The event will be held at the Multi-Generational Center located at 1035 N. Idaho Road in Apache Junction and will feature speakers, Tom Jenney of AFP and Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. from the Goldwater Institute. LD 22 and 23 legislators and candidates are also expected to attend.

If you plan on attending feel free to RSVP to tjenney@afphq.org.

To view other AFP upcoming events please visit the Arizona Chapter of Americans for Prosperity website.

The Tucson City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to look into seeking a detailed, outside audit of Rio Nuevo.

In case you forgot, the date of this article was March 24, 2009.  Well, guess what, today is October 20th and there is still no audit.  A call to the offices of the 7 dwarfs reveals that the audit process has not even been started.  So after you voted for the audit, you refuse to start the audit (at least until the elections are over).

Councilwoman Nina Trasoff, who heads the now-suspended meetings of the Rio Nuevo subcommittee, voted for the audit proposal after saying that she thought it [the audit] was unnecessary and likely costly.

No Nina, losing the Gem Show is costly; losing the baseball teams is costly; losing our bond rating is costly.  Keeping you and Karen and Dick in office is in all, too costly.  Say Bye-Bye.

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2009

Wnuck Prepares for Third Town Hall in Series of Seven

Scottsdale, AZ (October 20th, 2009) — Congressional Candidate and Scottsdale businessman Eric Wnuck continues with the third in his series of seven Town Halls in Congressional District 5. This Town Hall will focus on various issues related to healthcare reform, related costs, and the impact of proposed legislation.

The third Town Hall will be held Saturday, October 24th at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 from 10:00 – 11:30am. Wnuck will be joined by Dr. Byron Schlomach, Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity at the Goldwater Institute, Dr. Jeffrey Singer, Treasurer for Arizonans for Health Care Freedom and a member of the Board of Directors of the Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research, and Len Gilroy, Director of Government Reform at Reason Foundation, a nonprofit think-tank advancing free minds and free markets.

The first two Town Halls were a great success. “Our campaign is really building momentum within the district. The residents of Congressional District 5 that I have spoken to feel they are being ignored by the career politicians in Washington,” stated Wnuck.

“Our current Congressional representative has not only failed to serve his constituents, but has become a puppet for Nancy Pelosi and the special interests in Washington. The people of Congressional District 5 have been ignored: as Americans, we have a right to voice our opinions freely, which is why I am hosting these town halls. We have reached a vital cross-road in the history of our country and I am listening to the voters in CD-5 because Harry Mitchell has failed to do so. Mitchell is only concerned with representing the wishes of Nancy Pelosi and has lost touch with the residents of our district.”

Remaining Town Hall Schedule:

HealthCare Forum – Fountain Hills

Date/Time: Saturday, October 24th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM

Location: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Border Security Forum – Mesa

Date/Time: Saturday, November 7th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM

Location: Mesa Community College, 1833 W Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202

Healthcare/Economy Forum – Tempe

Date/Time: Monday, November 16th, 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Location: Pyle Center, 655 E Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282

Healthcare Forum – Ahwatukee

Date/Time: Saturday, December 5th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM

Location: Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Healthcare Forum – Chandler

Date/Time: Saturday, December 12th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM

Location: Chandler Public Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Wnuck believes face-to-face meetings and forums on these important issues are a necessity. “I am becoming increasingly concerned with the massive expansion of government, the proposed takeover of health care, the ownership of the automobile and banking industries, and the mounting deficits and colossal bailouts. The average American has been overlooked by Washington. We have the inherent right to voice our opinions and elect representatives who listen to voters, act based on the best interest of their constituents, and uphold the principles of our great Constitution. I look forward to each of these Town Halls; Arizonans want results and I am running because Washington bureaucrats have failed us time and time again, and in this election, voters will hold them accountable at the polls.”

For Immediate Release: October 8, 2009
Contact: Kyle Moyer

Wnuck Announces Congressional Campaign Kickoff with Seven Town Hall Meetings in 2009

Scottsdale, AZ—Today, Scottsdale businessman Eric Wnuck announced his candidacy
for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District with a series of seven town hall meetings across
the district. The meetings will be held between October 10th and December 12th and will
focus on topics ranging from health care to the economy.

Eric Wnuck wants to hear from the people: “Career politicians have long since stopped
serving our state and our district – and it is painfully clear they just don’t listen,” said
Wnuck. “Arizona voters don’t want more government takeovers, more government
taxes, or more laws that take away our rights”. Wnuck believes that holding town halls in
the district will allow the people to learn more about the issues and get answers to their
questions.

At the first Town Hall Meeting this Saturday, October 10th at Granite Reef Senior Center,
Wnuck has secured an impressive panel of four experts to discuss this timely issue.
Joining Wnuck will be Leonard Gilroy, Director of Government Reform at Reason
Foundation, a nonprofit think-tank advancing free minds and free markets; Dr. Jeffery
Singer, MD, treasurer for Arizonans for Health Care Freedom and member of the Board
of Directors of the Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research; The Honorable Bev
Hermon, former Arizona legislator, advocate for children with special needs and
representative of providers of home and community based services for those who qualify
for Medicaid; and Darryl Jacobson-Barnes, long time business owner of All-Star
Insurance Agency and the Health Insurance Association Advisory Group, LLC.

Wnuck announced the following schedule for the town halls kick-off:

1) Healthcare Forum – South Scottsdale
Date/Time: Saturday, October 10th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

2) Economy Forum – North Scottsdale
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17th, 10:30AM to 12:00PM
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

3) HealthCare Forum – Fountain Hills
Date/Time: Saturday, October 24th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

4) Border Security Forum – Mesa
Date/Time: Saturday, November 7th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Mesa Community College, 1833 W Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202

5) Healthcare/Economy Forum – Tempe
Date/Time: Monday, November 16th, 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Location: Pyle Center, 655 E Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282

6) Healthcare Forum – Ahwatukee
Date/Time: Saturday, December 5th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

7) Healthcare Forum – Chandler
Date/Time: Saturday, December 12th, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Location: Chandler Public Library, 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

No controlled telephone town halls for Wnuck. He believes a face-to-face on important
issues is a necessity. “Nancy Pelosi and Harry Mitchell might think that it’s un-American
to speak out against the government takeover of health care, but I believe it is a necessary
part of our American principle to voice our opinions. I’m looking forward to these
events; Arizonans want results and I’m running because our career politicians have failed
us over and over and over again and this year voters will be handing them their pink
slips.”

Congressional District 5 Candidate Jim Ward To Hold Health Care Town HallWHO: Jim Ward, Republican Candidate for Congress, CD5
Dr. Eric Novack, Chairman, Arizonans for Health Care Freedom
Clint Bolick, Director, Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation, Goldwater Institute

WHAT: Health Care Town Hall

WHEN: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:00 pm

WHERE: Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258

WHY: Jim Ward wants to hear any concerns, thoughts and opinions about the current health care proposals firsthand from Arizonans. This is also an opportunity for the citizens of CD5 to tell Jim what they would have asked their elected representative, Congressman Harry Mitchell, if Mitchell had shown up for a live, in-person, town hall meeting. These questions and concerns will then be forwarded to Congressman Mitchell.

Panelists Dr. Eric Novack and Clint Bolick will also bring their expertise on the national health care reform proposals to answer questions from constituents.

This video is symptomatic of the raw voter anger occurring everywhere. This gentleman had never spoken publicly before and claimed to represent the view of a few of his co-workers. As you can see his passion drove his well articulated words.

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