Maricopa County Republican Briefs
Maricopa County West GOP Office,
10050 W Bell Road #49, Sun City, AZ 85351-1291
Voice: 623-977-4532 Fax: 623-518-6340
www.maricopagop.org Donations
Chairman: Rob Haney r_b_haney@yahoo.com
Officers: Executive Guidance Committee (EGC)
Frosty Taylor – Communications: RepComm@cox.net
Kevin Myers – Webmaster: slak@cox.net
Feb 18, 2012
Presidental candidate Rick Santorum will speak at the Maricopa County Republican Committee (MCRC) Lincoln Day Luncheon & Straw Poll scheduled from 11 am to 2 pm, Feb. 21 at the El-Zaribah Shriner Hall auditorium, 552 N. 40th St., Phx. Today’s your last chance to purchase a ticket. The Lincoln Bust and Reagan Plaque will be awarded to exceptional precinct committeemen. Special guests: Republican National Committee Co-Chair Sharon Day, Sen. Russell Pearce, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and other leading Republicans. $30 per seat (includes one presidential straw poll ballot) There are 8 seats per table. Table sponsorships available for $200 (includes 2 seats & 2 ballots & recognition at the table). To purchase your tickets by credit card call 623-977-4532.
Volunteers needed: With 400 attendees and more calling for tickets for the Lincoln Day luncheon, more precinct committeemen are needed as volunteers for the event. 10-15 more parking directors are needed at 10:30 am Tuesday at El Zaribah, 552 N. 40th St., Phx. Call Ray Sweeney to volunteer: 410-493-1200. 10 more sign-in volunteers are needed to hand out name tags and welcoming attendees. Call Andrew Costanzo to volunteer: 480-677-0697. Call Dan Grimm at 480-570-8570 or dnjgrimm@aol.com to help with table decoations.
Rally with Rick Santorum: Free to public. 5:30-7:30 pm, Feb 21 at the El Zaribah Shrine, 552 N. 40th St., Phx. www.RickSantorum.com or Arizona4Santorum@gmail.com
The Graham-Greenlee County Republican Committee’s annual Lincoln Day Lunch is on Monday, February 20 at noon in the Hoopes Activity Center on the campus of Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher. Congressman Jeff Flake is the speaker. National committeeman Bruce Ash will give a short report. Tickets are $25 per person from Keith Alexander (928-651-0455) or Duane (928-651-0563). There are also a few sponsorships remaining.
The Arizona Republican 2012 Presidential Debate will be held Feb. 22 in the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. The nationally-televised debate is sponsored by the Arizona Republican Party and the Cable News Network (CNN). It will be conducted and aired live on CNN at 6 p.m. local time (8 p.m. ET). Tickets are limited and on a first come basis only. Purchase on line: http://pc.azgop.info/debate-2012/ For information: Events@azgop.org or 602-957-7770.
AZ GOP Chairman Tom Morrissey on CNN: rs-morgan & tom-morrissey.cnn
With 165 unfilled school board seats throughout Maricopa County… that’s about 60% of the school board seats open. It’s time to start thinking about filling those openings with conservative Republicans. Go to http://www.maricopa.gov/schools and check out Governing Boards to see how many openings there are on your school board, who is currently serving on the board and when terms expire.
Chairman Tom Morrissey’s weekly report: February 12, 2012
Headquarters Happening:
Staff working hard on Presidential Debate preparations
Staff evaluating use of new social media products
Facilitated several meeting for Republican organizations
Chairman’s Travels/Appearances:
Met with Superintendent John Huppenthal and Attorney General Horne
Interviewed on CNN’s Piers Morgan regarding Tuesday election results (link)
Interviewed by Cronkite News regarding Tuesday election results (link)
Interviewed by Fox-10 News regarding the upcoming Arizona Presidential Preference Election (link)
Hot Issues/Events:
Several congressional candidate announcements (more to come?)
CNN Presidential Debate Preparations
Tom Morrissey – Chairman, Arizona Republican Party
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Congressman Paul Gosar’s Newsletter Http://Gosar.House.Gov
Congressman David Schweikert’s Newsletter Http://Schweikert.Hour.Gov
Professor Terry Lovell of Yavapai County Community College and KYCA 1490AM talk show host and new Yavapai County Recoder Leslie Hoffman will be the speakers at the Feb. 21 Highway 69 Republicans meeting. RSVP 928-632-4661 . http://www.highway69republicans.com
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Arizona Private Prisons Slammed By Report
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Bishop Olmsted Denounces Obama’s Birth-Control Plan
Council Opposes Guns On Campus BillOpposition To SB 1474 Unanimous, Official Says.
Mayor Wolcott Selects New Assistant
High Court Sends Back Ethics Case Vs. Woolbright
Surprise Mayor Warns Of Financial Shocks
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Groups Appeal Renewal Of Ariz. Coal Mining Permit
Trial Resumes In Kids’ Forced Grand Canyon Hikes
Sheriff Wins Grant To Fight Underage Drinking
Deer Head Found At Tucson Mountain Park
Request Killed For Toll Road On Arizona’s I-15
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Arizona GOP Primary: Romney 39%, Santorum 31%, Gingrich 15%, Paul 7%
Board Of Regents Choose Ann Weaver Hart As New UA President
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Federal Highway Administration Passes On I-15 Tolling Concept
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David Limbaugh: Conservatives Must Remain United
Fortunately, in large part due to AzCDL’s efforts at the Capitol, the following pro-rights bills are still moving:
HB 2457, which would allow possession of an otherwise “prohibited” weapon (i.e., for self-defense) while hunting, passed out of the House Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee on Feb 13, 2012 by an 8 to 0 vote with 1 member absent. Next step is a review in the House Rules Committee.
HB 2639, the Game and Fish Omnibus Act, passed out of the House Military Affairs and Public Safety (MAPS) Committee on Feb 8, 2012, the House Rules Committee on Feb 13, the Majority Caucus on February 14, and the Minority Caucus on February 16. The next steps for this bill are a House Committee of the Whole (COW) hearing and, assuming it passes in the COW hearing, a formal vote during House Third Read. Bills passing Third Read are transmitted to the other chamber, in this case the Senate, where it’s “rinse and repeat.” The process of committee assignments and hearings starts all over again.
HB 2640, which would prohibit the Game and Fish Commission from limiting magazine capacity, passed out of the House ENR Committee on Feb 6, 2012, and the House COW on Feb 16. Next step for this bill is House Third Read.
HB 2719, which would declare that, for the purposes of Arizona law, the lawful possession of a firearm satisfies the federal school zone law, passed out of the House MAPS Committee on Feb 15, 2012 by a 5 to 2 vote with 2 members absent. Next step is the House Rules Committee.
HB 2728, which would allow the use of sound suppressors when hunting, passed out of the House MAPS Committee on Feb 8, 2012, by a vote of 6 to 0 with 3 members absent. Next step is the House Rules Committee.
HB 2729, which would require state and local government property wishing to ban firearms to control access using policemen or armed guards and metal detectors, along with storage lockers, passed out of the House MAPS Committee on Feb 15, 2012 by a 6 to 2 vote with 1 member absent. Next step is the House Rules Committee.
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Because HB 2729 would also allow a person to file a suit against an operator of “public property” that doesn’t comply with the law, there is a lot of opposition from state agencies and local governments. If passed, there is a strong possibility you will see fewer “no weapons” signs on state and local government property, because, in order to ban firearms, a cheap cardboard sign on the door will no longer be enough. While HB 2729 has 29 co-sponsors, passage in the Legislature is far from guaranteed and we will most likely be calling upon you to let committee members and your legislators know that you want HB 2729 to pass.
SB 1083, which would establish the Arizona State Guard (now called the Arizona Special Missions Unit), passed out of the Senate Border Security, Federalism and States Sovereignty (BSFSS) Committee on Jan 26, 2012. Since funding was involved, the next step was a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Feb 14, where SB 1083 squeaked through by a 7 to 6 vote. Next step is the Senate Rules Committee.
SB 1241, which would remove local control over the disposition of forfeited weapons, passed out of the Senate Third Read by a vote of 21 to 9 on Feb 16, 2012. It has been transmitted to the House, where the process begins anew.
SB 1304, which closes a state preemption loophole dealing with discharging a firearm near occupied structures, passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb 13, 2012 by a vote of 5 to 2 with 1 member not voting. Next step is the Senate Rules Committee.
SB 1305, the Senate version of the Game and Fish Omnibus Act, passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and Transportation Committee (NRT) on Feb 13, 2012 by a vote of 5 to 0 with 1 member not voting. Next step is the Senate Rules Committee.
SB 1448, which would require state and local government property banning to control access via armed security, passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb 6, 2012, by a 4 to 3 vote with 1 member not voting. Next step is the Senate Rules Committee.
SB 1474, Campus Carry for CCW permit holders, also passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb 6, 2012, by a vote of 5 to 3. Next step is the Senate Rules Committee.
Volunteers are needed to help with the Feb. 25 re-elect Sheriff Joe Arpaio Fund raiser BBQ in Chandler. 60 volunteers are needed for set up and tear down of tables and chairs, table busing, directing traffic, transporting guest to and from parking areas, general “gofers” and to work the check donation tables. Volunteers should contact Barb Heller ltlwtduv@yahoo.com or 602-505-8760 . She needs your contact information ASAP.
View this video to get a clear pictures of what’s going on on the AZ/MEX border: WildernessOnTheBorder/Presentation
Secretary of State Ken Bennett, Rep. JD Mesnard and Executive Director Todd Lang have launched E-Qual, the state’s new web-based platform will allow eligible voters to digitally “sign” candidate petitions online in addition to the opportunity to make an electronic $5 qualifying contribution to candidates participating in the state’s Clean Elections program.
A Re-elect Sheriff Joe Fundraiser is scheduled 6 pm Feb 25 at the Fulton’s Home, Stellar Airpark, 4291 W. Folley Place Chandler. Guests: Sheriff Joe and Actor Steven Seagal. RSVP to reelectjoearpaio2012@gmail.com or call 480-984-8002. If unable to attend, donations can be mailed to 10632 N. 71st Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
To view the status of legislation that AzCDLis monitoring, visit their Bill Tracking page: azcdl._tracking .
Russell Pearce’s talk show has been move from Tuesday to every Monday evening at 7 pm on KFNX News Talk Radio 1100 AM. Co-Host – Sean McCaffrey, former executive director of the Arizona Republican Party. Listen online at www.1100kfnx.com. banamnestynow.com/b-a-n-radio
AZ Republican officials and candidates who want to ride on the Sun City West float in the Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 100th Anniversary SCW Celebration parade – sponsored by the Recreation Centers of Sun City West – should reserve their space with Jan Martinson at 623-546-3753 or jlmart15102@aol.com
Walking lists, available only to Republican precinct committeemen, can be obtained via Voter Vault by Teresa Martinez at AZ GOP headquarters. Email: TMartinez@AZGOP.org
To send an electronic postcard to the U.S. Air Force by March 14 affirming that Luke AFB is the right location for the F-35 mission go to: electronic postcard!
ATTENTION AZ REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES: I’m developing a spread sheet of all Republican candidates within Arizona. Please forward your name, position you are running for, phone numbers, address (office or home), e-mail and web site to me at repcomm@cox.net – Frosty Taylor, MCRC Communications
The Arizona Capitol Museum needs volunteers for the Centennial Volunteer Team. Volunteer App or call the Museum Volunteer Coordinator at 602-926-3731.
Find Your New LD Or CD: See Maps At: Www.Azredistricting.Org
IMPORTANT 2012 DATES:
Feb. 28 – Presidential Primary Election
July 30 -Voter Registration Deadline, Primary Election
Aug 2 – Primary Early Balloting Begins
Aug 28 – Primary Election
Oct 8 – Voter Registration Deadline, General Election
Oct 11 – General Election Early Balloting Begins
Nov 6 – General Election
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Online Public Notice Bill, HB 2403, Voted Down In Arizona House Committee
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Rick Santorum To Speak To Arizona Tea Party Organization – February 22
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FLOYD REPORTS Updated daily
GOLDWATER INSTITUTE updated weekly
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Judge Delays Decision On Utah Law
Immigration Law Court Hearing Planned
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M3 Report Updated Daily Caution: Graphic Photos.
Az Border Defenders Updated Daily
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Eric Holder, Professional Racialist
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Weekly Report : Sean Spicer, RNC Communications Director http://bit.ly/xnM3Hg
RNC: RNC Rapid Response Video: Www.GOP.Com
RSC News Summary:rsc.jordan.house.gov
Tell the Majority Leader Where to Cut You Cut
CONGRESSIONAL
“Let Me Go On, I’m Not Yielding My Time.” Not Yielding
Payroll-Tax Cut Pact Clears House
Boehner Betrays Immigration Enforcement
AFBF Applauds House Action On Energy Security
House Gop To Obama: Nuke Cut Is ‘Dangerous’
Geithner To Ryan: We Have No Plan, But ‘We Don’t Like Yours’
Reid Seethes As Rubio Pressures Obama On Latin America
JUSTICE/COURTS
Obama Wants Delay In Legal Fights Over Contraception Coverage
Citizens United Ruling Scrutinized
ELIGIBILITY
Alabama-Billboard-Questions-Obama: ‘Where’s The REAL Birth Certificate?’
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES/CAMPAIGNS/ELECTIONS
National GOP: Santorum 39%, Romney 27%, Gingrich 15%, Paul 10%
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll: Obama 48% Santorum 40%
AZ GOP Primary: Romney 39%, Santorum 31%, Gingrich 15%, Paul 7%
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll: Obama 49% Romney 41%
Ohio Gop Primary: Santorum 42%, Romney 24%
52% Say It’s Better For GOP To Work With Obama Than Stand On Principle
Santorum Rides Wave Of Support Into Key Contests, As Romney Tries To Undercut His Momentum
Gingrich Not Sure He Can Win Home-State Primary
Rasmussen: Santorum Surge Has ‘Substance’
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Obama Loses Big Donor On Left Coast Money Junket
Queen Creek Sailor Killed In Africa
Arizona Prisons In Health-Care Quandary
CNN Scraps Debate After Romney, Paul Decline
Babeu Steps Down As Romney Az Co-Chair
Despite Allegations, Support For Babeu
Rep. Gosar: Babeu Abusing His Power
Babeu’s Accuser Releases Statement
Groups Appeal Renewal Of Mining Permit
Georgia Visit Highlights High Stakes For Gingrich
Santorum Accuses Media Of Double Standard On Obama And Jeremiah Wright
Critic Of Arpaio, Supervisors To Run For Board
Romney Bashes Union Bosses As He Attempts To Win Michigan Primary
Santorum Challenges Romney On Home Turf Of Michigan
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New Poll: Romney Leads Santorum In Arizona
Few In Arizona Donating To Super Pacs
Obama Courts Campaign Donors Out West
Super PAC Helps Santorum With Ad Buys
Obama Campaign Starts Digging For Dirt On Santorum
Gallup: Reagan, Clinton Best Presidents
Will There Be A Brokered Republican Convention This Fall?
Romney’s Struggles Fuel Talk Of Brokered Convention
Upcoming Debates:
Feb 22 – 6 pm AZ Time on CNN from AZ. (Originally Dec 1, then Nov 30) Location: Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. Sponsor: CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona. Participants: TBD
March 1 – 6 pm AZ Time on CNN from GA. Participants: TBD
March 5 – Air time TBD on NBC from Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA. Participants: TBD
March 19 – 7 AZ Time on PBS from Portland, OR. Participants: TBD
MILITARY/DEFENSE
House GOP To Obama: Nuke Cut Is ‘Dangerous’
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Social Security May Be Dying Even Faster Than We Thought
US Inflation Heats Up On Gasoline Prices
CBO: Worst Period Of Joblessness Since Depression
Payroll Tax-Cut Deal Adds $89b To Deficit, CBO Says
Geithner To Ryan: We Have No Plan, But ‘We Don’t Like Yours’
Economic Map: How Is Your State Doing?
OCCUPY/PROTESTORS
Occupy Wall Street Forms A PAC
HOMELAND SECURITY
Department Of Homeland Security Schemed To Spy On Political Opponents
ENERGY/EPA
US Inflation Heats Up On Gasoline Prices
Natural Gas Outlook: Gas Consumption Spikes
Inhofe To Force Vote On Killing EPA’s Power Plant Mercury Rule
The Pipeline Vs The Farm: Keystone XL Dealt Setback
UNIONS
Chicago Teachers Union Demands 30 Percent Pay Raise
EDUCATION
Ohio University Silences Conservative Radio Station
HEALTH CARE
Meet The Obamacare Mandate Committee
States Attack Obamacare With Birth Control Bills
Obama’s ‘Compromise’ Nothing Of The Sort The Independent Women’s Forum Is Joining The List Of Opponents To The Obama Administration’s Mandate For Birth-Control Coverage.
Taxing Medical Progress To Death By Michelle Malkin
WHITE HOUSE/OBAMA
Obama’s New Threat To Our Safety
Record 19 Reporters, Media Execs Join Obama Team
The Secret Society In The White House You Don’t Know About
Obama Loses Big Donor On Left Coast Money Junket
WSJ: Obama Advisers Tell Schultz To ‘Tone It Down’
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INTERNATIONAL
World Finance Network Poised To Expel Iran
Fears Iran Helping Al-Qaida For ‘Spectacular’ Attack
British PM Pushes To Privatize Health Care
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U.N. Condemns Syria, Calls For Assad’s Ouster
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