MARICOPA COUNTY
REPUBLICAN BRIEFS
RepComm@cox.net
June 23, 2010
ATTN: GOP GROUP CHAIRMAN, CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGN WORKERS –This is just a gentle reminder that FRIDAY NOON is the deadline the MCRC Calendar of events. Some of you are submitting announcements less than 24 hours before events or after deadline. Please submit your information by Friday noon. Thank you for your cooperation. Frosty Taylor – MCRC Communications RepComm@cox.net
USED POLITICAL BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $2 AT THE MARICOPA COUNTY REPUBLICAN OFFICE, 10050 W. Bell Road (99th Avenue and Bell Rd). This is a fundraiser to help defray office operating expenses. If you have any politically related books to contribute, please bring them into the office. Phone: 623-977-4532
GOP Hdqtrs need volunteers at 9 a.m., Thurs, June 24 to move tables in preparation for a meeting tomorrow. – 3501 N. 24th St., Phx. Contact: Carolyn Leff cleff@azgop.org or 602-957-7770.
Mexican Gangs Maintain Permanent Lookout Bases in Hills of Arizona http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/22/mexican-gangs-permanent-lookouts-parkland/
Sen. Kyl At Townhall Meet (shortened and audio boosted) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6qOtpNochU&feature=player_embedded
Senator says Obama holding border ‘hostage’: GOP’s Kyl explains president wants amnesty in return for securing perimeter http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=169133
Obama urges illegals: Rat out your bosses! ‘Every worker in America has a right to be paid fairly – documented or not’ http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=169585
Obama suggested border-security tradeoff years ago: 2004 radio interview surfaces in wake of controversial claim by Arizona senator http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=169809
McCain Says Kyl is Telling the Truth on Obama’s Immigration Plans http://townhall.com/video/mccain-says-kyl-is-telling-the-truth-on-obamas-immigration-plans
Fundraiser for Fleeing AZ Illegal Aliens – Sarcasm Alert! By La Shawn Barber http://michellemalkin.com/2010/06/10/fundraiser-for-fleeing-az-illegal-aliens/
The threat of illegal alien amnesty-by-executive order http://michellemalkin.com/2010/06/23/the-threat-of-illegal-alien-amnesty-by-executive-order/
Supervisors weigh mediator in dispute vs. Arpaio, Thomas
http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2010/06/22/20100622maricopa-county-mediator-for-lawsuits.html#ixzz0rjWOcZRn
HOMELAND SECURITY CLAIMS SUCCESS AT BORDER – Fact Sheet: Southwest Border Next Steps http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1277310093825.shtm
Mexican Man With Many Deportations Gets 7 Years http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/23/mexican-man-deportations-gets-years/
Napolitano Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform http://www.rollcall.com/news/47663-1.html?ET=rollcall:e7884:80077635a:&st=email
Statement by Governor Jan Brewer: “This afternoon I filed a motion to dismiss in Escobar v. Brewer, one of the federal cases challenging Arizona’s new immigration law. Like the motions to dismiss I filed in Frisancho v. Brewer, Salgado v. Brewer and Friendly House v. Whiting during the past two weeks, I have moved to dismiss the plaintiff’s challenges in this lawsuit on the grounds that he lacks standing to pursue his claims and has failed to establish any real and immediate threat of harm.
“My motion to dismiss also establishes that the plaintiff’s other claims, including the allegation that federal law preempts certain provisions of Arizona’s immigration law, are equally without merit and reflect a fundamental misunderstanding by the plaintiff with respect to the language of Arizona’s immigration law in addition to well-established law in this area. For these reasons, I have asked the federal court to dismiss this lawsuit in its entirety.”
* A copy of the Governor’s filing today is available at www.azgovernor.gov.
Students Sue Over Removal of American Flag T-shirts http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/23/students-sue-removal-american-flag-t-shirts/
London Daily Telegraph on Obama: “Let me be clear,” writes Alex Singleton, XXXX of the London Telegraph, ” I’m not normally in favour of boycotts, and I love the America people. I holiday in their country regularly, and hate the tedious snobby sneers against the United States. But the American people chose to elect an idiot who seems hell bent on insulting their allies, and something must be done to stop Obama’s reckless foreign policy, before he does the dirty on his allies on every issue.” –London Daily Telegraph editor — Alex Singleton, April 11. http://inthisdimension.com/2010/06/04/london-daily-telegraph-on-obama/
Obama’s faith: Christianity or Islam? http://www.westernjournalism.com/obamas-faith-christianity-or-islam/
Federal Gov’t Halts Sand Berm Dredging: Nungesser Pleads With President To Allow Work To Continue http://patriotupdate.com/stories/read/4076/Federal-Govt-Halts-Sand-Berm-Dredging-meant-to-protect-the-Louisiana-coastline-from-oil
For Jeb Bush, Life Defending the Family Name http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/23/us/politics/23bai.html
Petraeus Confirmation Expected Within Days http://www.rollcall.com/news/47666-1.html?ET=rollcall:e7884:80077635a:&st=email
What a Sack of Sacrosanct by Ann Coulter http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=37660
RSC Info Alert: Fiction in the White House’s “Fact Sheet” on The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s New Patients’ Bill of Rights http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/UploadedFiles/06-21-10_Consumer_reg_Fact_Sheet_Final.pdf
Obama Urged to Demand ‘Unity’ on Civilian Side After Afghan Command Shake-Up http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/23/obama-urged-demand-unity-civilian-afghan-command-shake/
Anti-Flag Uproar Heads to Court http://www.foxnews.com/
Readout of Today’s Meeting Between Secretary Napolitano and Minister Martinez http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1277325381132.shtm
Obama’s Leadership Vacuum http://paracom.paramountcommunication.com/hostedemail/email.htm?h=2b6ae7a825ef391c3427560369fc7899&CID=6483937324&ch=091693BB5AD817DAFD235A61CC3ED7CD
New Home Sales Plunge 33%: Sales of new homes collapsed in May, sinking 33 percent to the lowest level on record after federal homebuyer tax credits expired. http://www.kpho.com/tu/5QHCC20U9.html
Is U.S. Now On Slippery Slope To Tyranny? By THOMAS SOWELL
Why General McChrystal Must Be Fired – But President Obama May Not Be Able To A Hole of His Own Making http://www.redstate.com/dan_mclaughlin/2010/06/22/why-general-mcchrystal-must-be-fired-but-president-obama-may-not-be-able-to/
America, 2010: Christians hauled to jail for preaching Jesus: ‘Apparently the Constitution carries little weight in Dearborn’ http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=169577
McChrystal accuses Obama buddy of covering ‘his flank’: Commander levels unprecedented criticism over handling of war on terrorists http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=169501
Senators warn Obama: ‘No amnesty by presidential fiat’: White House rumored to be planning stay of deportation for millions of illegals http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=169837
Michelle Malkin: Ken Salazar Gets a Kick in the You-Know-What http://townhall.com/columnists/MichelleMalkin/2010/06/23/ken_salazar_gets_a_kick_in_the_you-know-what
John Stossel: Guns Save Lives http://townhall.com/columnists/JohnStossel/2010/06/23/guns_save_lives
September Agent Orange Hearing Set http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,216344,00.html
Big Brother eyes your freedom to drink milk: Decision will determine ‘whether government controls the people’ http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=169653
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: PROTECT BORDER RODENTS, NOT CITIZENS http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news204.htm
New Audio: In 2004 Obama Advocated “Trading” Border Security for Amnesty http://www.redstate.com/coldwarrior/2010/06/22/new-audio-holy-kyl-in-2004-obama-advocated-trading-border-security-for-amnesty/
Franks Reacts to Obama Decision to Remove McChrystal from Command Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02), a Member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, today issued this statement following the announcement that General Stanley McChrystal would be relieved of command in the wake of the controversial profile article in the Rolling Stone magazine:
“General McChrystal has acknowledged that the Rolling Stone article was a mistake, predicated on poor judgment, that never should have happened; and he has apologized accordingly. He also reiterated his steadfast commitment to continuing to strive to ensure victory in the Afghanistan theatre. If the Obama Administration had chosen to do so, it could have easily laid the controversy to rest by issuing promptly a public acceptance of his apology as well as a private dressing down to those who made the inappropriate comments and who were involved in the decision to allow the interview in the first place. The fact is that the article, while inappropriate, was not grounds for dismissing the most critical leader in our war effort in Afghanistan and expert on counterinsurgency strategy, especially at this critical juncture of the war.
“Moreover, General McChrystal had to reconcile the nearly irreconcilable political posturing of this Administration, to the extent that it often undermined General McChrystal’s efforts on the ground in Afghanistan. First, the Administration was unable to produce a plan for the Afghanistan war for the better part of a year, and when it finally decided upon its counter-insurgency strategy, it provided fewer troops than the Generals on the ground had requested, and then imposed an arbitrary July 2011 withdrawal date. Despite these difficulties, the General persevered in executing the war plan in an unbelievably difficult situation while earning the respect of the troops under his command. Ironically, it was the unguarded conversations amongst the General and his staff, reflecting the understandable frustration with the Administration’s policies, that ultimately led to General McChrystal being relieved of command.
“General McChrystal is indeed a military hero– a noble leader and devoted patriot– whose leadership came at an absolutely crucial juncture in our war against jihadist terrorism. He has served this country honorably and valiantly and I wish him every good thing in his future service and endeavors.”
“GOV’S BORDER SECURITY/IMMIGRATION LEGAL DEFENSE FUND” and “ARIZONA BORDER FENCE FUND” Accounts Established: Checks made out to the Governor’s Legal Defense Fund may be send to the “Governor’s Border Security & Immigration Legal Defense Fund,” c/o Gov Jan Brewer, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 or go to www.keepazsafe.com
Checks for the AZ Border Fence Fund can be made out to “AZ Border Fence Fund,” and mailed to State of Arizona Treasurer’s Office, 1700 W. Washington, lst floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or go to http://www.aztreasurer.gov/borderFenceSupportFund.html
RADIO TALK SHOW HOST CLAIR VAN STEENWYK IS HOSTING 2010 CANDIDATES on his half-hour “Crossroads With Van” broadcast at 4 pm. every Thursday on KXXT 1010 am. Programs will be posted on www.crossroadswithvan.ning.com.. Questions or issues for guests should be sent to Van Steenwyk at crossroadswithvan@gmail.com or call 928-252-6388. Candidates interested in appearing on his shows can also reach him at those contacts. You can also catch his new program at 8 pm Tuesdays on www.blogtalkradio.com or call in at 347-857-4807
Grassroots Interviews, a UnitedWeStandforAmericans.org production, is conducting video (or audio) online interviews of all Republican candidates running for office in Arizona. The interviews will be spread through social media outlets and archived on the web by both UnitedWeStand and the candidates themselves. Any candidates, who are interested in interviews should contact Marcus Kelley at (602) 540-2419 or e-mail him at marcus.kelley@gmail.com.
YOU CUT: Every week the Republican Whip posts a list of five items so you can vote on the priority in which you would cut them. Every week you will have different choices…..check it out, and vote! http://republicanwhip.house.gov/YouCut/
PROP 13 ARIZONA PETITIONS ARE DUE: Please return your Prop 13 Arizona petitions to Lynne Weaver, Prop 13 Arizona, PO Box 30143, Phoenix, AZ 85046 as quickly as possible. Be sure they are notorized (any bank will do this). The last day to send via US Mail is June 24.
Bruce Ash: New KVOI Feature http://www.c span.org/Watch/Media/2010/05/20/HP/A/33108/Mexican+President+Calderon+Addresses+Joint+Meeting+of+Congress.aspx
List of U.S. Sanctuary Cities http://www.ojjpac.org/sanctuary.asp
CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Phone or e-mail www.callcongressnow.com http://www.contactingthecongress.org/
Senate http://www.senate.gov Congress http://www.house.gov/
President Obama: 1-202-456-1111 and 1-202-456-1414
Toll-free congressional switchboard number: 1-866-220-0044
Toll free: Sen/Re 1-877-851-6437 & 1-866-220-0044 Toll call: 1-202-225-3121
AZ Sen. Jon Kyl 1-202-224-4521 AZ Sen. John McCain 1-202-224-2235
Congressman Trent Franks: http://franks.house.gov/
Gov. Jan Brewer, 1700 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Telephone (602) 542-4331 Toll Free 1-(800) 253-0883 Fax (602) 542-1381 http://azgovernor.gov/Contact.asp
AZ Legislators: http://www.azleg.gov/
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