- January 2, 2023 – The Swamp Runs DeepUp on the Hill A bold new agenda. Maybe, if we can elect a Speaker of the House. Choosing a new speaker is the first matter of business that lawmakers must take up even before newly elected representatives are sworn in. The vote will be an alphabetical roll-call vote by the House Clerk. This year …
- December 26, 2022 – Fool Me Once…Remember the saying “fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me”? As we sat back and watched Mitch McConnel pull money from Arizona leaving the astronaut floating in the halls of Congress for the next six years, we got fooled. Now here we are with a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill …
- December 19, 2022 – ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas‘Twas the week before Christmas, as 2023 draws near;Republicans continue to fight for the values we hold dear.We showed up on election day and voted with care,We were so sure that the 2022 elections would finally be fair.We counted and recounted, filed suits, and stayed in the fight,Only to find out there is no longer …
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- December 11, 2022 – Tell Us What To DoWhat a weekend! The Northwest Republican Association, the Pima County Republican Women’s Club, and the Rincon Republicans all welcomed the holidays with very special gatherings and very special guests. We are so grateful in Pima County for the leadership of our clubs and the many, many members who join to make Pima County strong. We …
- December 5, 2022 – Did We…?Did We Leave Ballots on the Table?I received a call from an investigative reporter last week. He posed this question: Do you think by encouraging people to not mail in their ballots—to walk them into the voting centers—that it may have discouraged people from voting? Voter TurnoutVoter turnout across all counties in Arizona was down. …
- November 28, 2022 – Time Wounds all Heels“Where’s the PIMA GOP on this election and the debacle in Maricopa County?” Strategy. Time. Execution. The County Chairmen throughout Arizona have been working together (strategy) with the State Chairwoman and the AZ Attorney General and Governor campaigns and their legal plans (timing) to determine how we could have the greatest impact (execution) in stopping …
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- November 21, 2022 – Things. People. Data.In a letter dated November 19, 2022, addressed to Mr. Thomas Liddy, Civil Division Chief, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Jennifer Wright, Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General’s Office is requesting Maricopa formally respond to and address concerns that have been raised regarding the General Election of 2022. This must be completed on or before November …
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- November 14, 2022 – Whispering HopeWhispering HopeHave you ever gone to church, listened to a lecture or a podcast, and thought the speaker was talking to you? As we were driving to breakfast Sunday morning, we had Fox News/Maria Bartiromo on the radio, and she was interviewing Kari Lake. Kari said God was teaching us the ‘lesson of patience’ as …
- November 7, 2022 – It’s All Up to UsNovember 8, 2022, seemed so far away and then suddenly, it’s here. We have knocked on tens of thousands of doors, we have made hundreds of thousands of phone calls. Over a hundred thousand Golden Tickets have been given out in Pima County and signs have withstood the winds, monsoons, and ‘destroyers’ throughout the desert …
- October 31, 2022 – 8 More Days!!Violence is Never AcceptableOn behalf of the Pima County Republican Party, we send well wishes to Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for a full and speedy recovery. The threats and attacks on political figures, their families, and those who work in politics have doubled from 2020 to 2021 according to the Department of …
- October 24, 2022 – Getting Fired UpGetting Fired Up for the ElectionThe Pima County Republican Party celebrated another successful Lincoln Day Dinner on October 22nd. Congratulations to our winners this year: Art Wales Award: John “Bill” MaynardMost Valuable Player: Chris King, Mary Preble, Sarah RamseyRookie of the Year: Lana O’BrienMembership Development: Quail Creek Republican ClubCommunity Impact: Tucson Republican Women’s ClubCollaborative Club: …
- October 17, 2022 – The Leaves are Turning, and So Is Pima CountyCan’t Make It UpKatie Hobbs won’t take the stage with Kari Lake because she “feels” Lake is a conspiracy theorist who would make a mockery of the event? I guess after Blake Masters’ sterling performance against Mark Kelly, Katie’s got a conspiracy-fear of her own. And Katie, open the Secretary of State’s Office, there’s work …
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- October 10, 2022 – Fake News vs. The TruthYes, I am using a Washington Post-ABC News poll, but only to demonstrate how to lie with statistics. This poll focuses on “single most important issue” to raise the issue—in this case abortion. Economy, abortion, and inflation are the top issues the Washington Post-ABC News listed, but they are NOT the top issues when you …
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- October 3, 2022 – Time to Change the Lineup!Batter Up!Baseball is still America’s pastime. It is the godfather of American sports. Game 1 of the World Series will be October 28 through game 7, if necessary, on November 5. That brings us right up to Election Day! For those of you reading this newsletter, baseball and politics may be about all you talk …
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- September 26, 2022 – Hey batter, batter… start the chatter!It’s Nice to Have FriendsEvery Sunday Jim and I have breakfast with three other couples. We have been having breakfast on Sunday for years. We are all Republicans and love to talk about politics and what’s going on in the world. We have a group text and keep each other informed throughout the week and …
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- September 19, 2022 – It’s Elementary My Dear, WatsonIt’s time to talk Political Science 101 (PolySci101). If you are not happy with our candidates for the 2022 election, then you should have: (1) worked harder for your candidate in the primary, (2) showed up (not all Republicans voted), or (3) made sure your friends and neighbors got out to vote in the primary …
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- September 12, 2022 – The Aggressor Sets the RulesWhere Were YouYesterday was Patriot Day. It marked the 21-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. Patriot Day is a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning. The first few years following 9/11, people would meet on Patriot Day and start …
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- September 6, 2022 – Is Joe Biden…?It Began in 1882 The first Labor Day Street parade was in New York City on September 5, 1882. The street parade exhibited “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for recreation and amusement for the workers and their families. But, it was …
- August 29, 2022 – They Built a House of CardsThe House of CardsWhen I think about people I trust, I think of things like honesty, dependability, reliability, loyalty, truthfulness, and follow through. Those are important characteristics to consider for leaders—and I don’t see any of them in the White House, the Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader’s house of Democrat Senators, or many …
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- August 22, 2022 – When Elephants FightThey are Killing the Grass“When elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers.” This powerful and poignant proverb describes the suffering of we the people as the elected, selected, and domineering fight for power and control. Whether it is the Administration’s 95 Executive Orders signed in the past 19 months, the Congressional overreach in legislation which …
- August 15, 2022 – “I pledge allegiance …”“I pledge allegiance …”I forgot to tell you about All Staff Kick Off day at the school district where I am a Governing Board member. We started the school year by demonstrating what is BY LAW required to take place in every school in Arizona. House Bill 2707 requires the following: 1) Schools must purchase …
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- August 8, 2022 – TEN-HUT!TEN-HUT!The U.S. military uses that term when it means “Come to attention!” TEN-HUT REPUBLICANS, let’s go win some elections. Our Candidates FEDERAL CandidatesU.S. Senate – Blake MastersCongressional District 6 – Juan CiscomaniCongressional District 7 – Luis Pozzolo STATE CandidatesGovernor – Kari LakeSecretary of State – Mark FinchemAttorney General – Abraham “Abe” HamadehState Treasurer – Kimberly YeeSuperintendent of …
- August 1, 2022 – Call in the GirlsPushing their Radical Agenda against our Children as they Lead Us into War There are 100 days until we can reject the insane, far-left policies of the Democrats. Embedded in every executive level department and agency are the most radical left activists serving in government positions forcing their left-wing ideology through programs with strings attached. …
- July 25, 2022 – Tested in the Darkest of MomentsTested in the Darkest of MomentsJim and I watched the movie We Are Marshall this week. I can’t imagine the heartbreak in Huntington, WVa, on November 14, 1970, when Southern Airlines Flight 932 crashed killing all 75 passengers aboard–the Marshall University football team, coaching staff, and fans. The movie depicted the division in the community, …
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- July 18, 2022 – What a Huge Disappointment They AreWhat a Huge Disappointment They AreThe leadership of the City of Tucson and Pima County are a huge disappointment. The City of Tucson denied a former President of the United States the opportunity to hold a rally at the Tucson Convention Center. The story was that the Trump team “stiffed” the city the last time …
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- July 11, 2022 – ‘Tis the Season‘Tis the SeasonIt’s primary election season! The candidates have been working to introduce themselves, the ballots have been mailed, and it’s time to make some decisions—and if you are a Republican, it isn’t going to be easy. We have so many great candidates, our bench is deep with qualified people, and our Republican candidates have …
- July 4, 2022 – Happy Birthday, AmericaHappy Independence Day! As Republicans, on this annual celebration of nationhood, we remember the Second Continental Congress adopted the full and formal Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, most of the other signers signed it on August 2, 1776. There are 56 signers of …
- June 27, 2022 – Bruen, Dobbs, Mock Election and TrumpThe UnveilingFriday, June 24, 8:05 am, and I am heading up to the Abrams Building for the Pima County Elections Department mock election. The mock election will run from 9:00-11:00 and give Pima County Elections Department and County Recorder an opportunity to demonstrate to their residents the new ePoll books and voting process. Promptly at …
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- June 20, 2022 – Give me the good news firstWhich one do you want first?Anyone ever ask you that question, “What do you want first, the good news or the bad news?” At the macro level, the good news is the Pima County Republican Party is doing well, the bad news is that we are still a blue county and will have to keep …
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- June 13, 2022 The Wicked Have Schemed and the Results Are InRighteous Men Will Rise UpAre any of you watching the LAPD homicide detective series Bosch based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels? In one show, a woman tells Bosch “When the system fails, righteous men will rise up.” What a wise statement. This statement aligns with the book of Proverbs which gives us a subtle and …
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- June 6 – Are we that generation?“Freedom is a fragile thing and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. And those in world history who have known freedom and then lost it …
- May 30 – 2022 Honoring Our HerosIn Flanders Fields BY JOHN MCCRAE In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now …
- May 23 – Where Do I Get My Reputation Back?Hillary Clinton approved the dissemination of false information alleging a covert communications channel between the Trump Organization and a Russian bank to the media. As a result of her lies, bitterness, and wrath, President Donald J Trump will always have that political scandal to fight. Yes, we know that it is not true. We know …
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- May 16 – Changing the NarrativeWhat’s Everyone So Angry About?Have you noticed how angry everyone seems to be? The “war of words”, engaging in Cloward-Piven strategies, threatening people’s right to safety in their own homes, violence, and ultimately death and destruction are in the news every morning. Hashtags “#WTH ending every tweet and Facebook post, name calling and outbursts in …
- May 9, 2022 – Clean Up in TucsonWe were on our way to a meeting on Saturday morning, and we headed west on I-10, exited on Speedway headed east. I got in the left lane as we were turning on Main Street. Lying on the median at the light was a person. There were empty water bottles on the ground around him, …
- May 2, 2022 – Kick ‘Em Out in 2024Our Volunteers Show UpPima County Fair 2022 was a huge success. A special thanks to ‘Fair Chair’ Nancy Constantine and all the volunteers who put in hundreds of hours working at our booth. We registered many new voters, changed party affiliation for some, and even helped some remove themselves from the Permanent Early Voter List …
- April 25, 2022 – Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth?Last Monday was Tax Day in America. Are you getting your money’s worth? Do you even feel like you are supporting reasonable policies with your taxes? Joe Biden doesn’t think so; he wants more. Biden Taxes You Even at Death Biden’s FY 2023 budget proposal includes 36 tax increases on American Individuals and businesses totaling …
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- April 18, 2022 – We said it; They heard itWe Said ItWords matter. Last week in E-Tracks we questioned how Mr. Huckelberry could retire and no one seemed to know about it. Just based on our collective professional experience, we knew that when you retire/resign/terminate, that HR knows about it, Payroll knows about it, Accounting knows about it. This is no big secret. Unless …
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- April 11, 2022 – Corruption, Shady Deals and Influence PeddlingMoving OnHave any of you ever retired? Have you ever changed jobs? If you have, it is likely that your manager knew you were leaving, Human Resources processed your paperwork, accounting stopped paying you, you no longer had the ability to execute contracts, hire people, or commit the organization to any business relationship on behalf …
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- April 4, 2022 – Winning the FightThis past weekend was the quarterly Republican Party of Arizona (RPAZ) Executive Committee meeting in Phoenix. The meeting was held at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains on Friday and Saturday. Chairman’s MeetingThis is something new the Chairmen started in 2021; a chance for us to get together for a couple of hours before all …
- March 28, 2022 – No Time to WorryThere are no wordsWhen I woke up this morning, I was thinking about what I would put into the journal this week. Before I could finish the thought, this is what came to me…there are no words. We slipped away on Wednesday for a three-day getaway and went to Laughlin NV, Oatman, AZ, and the …
- March 21, 2022 – This is a Shakedown, Plain and SimpleI listened to the radio on Saturday and learned that “June…a Republican” is very happy with Joe Biden’s Build Back Better. Sure June, how about telling us your last name? And then last night I got to see Mark Kelly with his commercial on Fox News telling us how “independent” he is. Great Mark, what’s …
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- March 14, 2022 – The Data GrabI was having breakfast with some friends this morning and the discussion turned to the people who were arrested because of the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. Why are they still in jail? While I haven’t been able to get an answer to that question, I did learn that the Republican National Committee …
- March 7, 2022 – Who’s on First??Pima County Department of Elections announced the new Elections Director last week. Who is Constance Tyler/Hargrove?“Experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Government, Public Policy, Administration, Teaching and Preaching. Strong professional with a master’s degree focused in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Capella University.” (LinkedIn) With master’s …
- February 28, 2022In January 2019, the Department of Defense (DOD) under the Trump Administration issued the Missile Defense Review (MDR) outlining the roadmap for U.S. missile defense policy, strategy, and programs. The Biden Administration is scheduled to issue their MDR in early 2022. The ThreatIn 2019, the MDR outlined a “threat environment that is markedly more dangerous …
- February 21, 2022On January 21, 2022, the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) approved the Arizona Legislative maps with a vote of 3-2; two (2) Republicans and one (1) Independent voted in favor of the maps while two (2) Democrats voted against the maps. In the Congressional maps, the initial vote was 5-0 until the Democrats got ‘the call’ …
- February 14, 2022What’s the Litmus Test?A trusted colleague, who was “asking for a friend”, asked me if I was American First. I removed my sunglasses to be sure this person could see my eyes–I believe the “eyes are the window to the soul”. I was AMERICA FIRST before it was front and center in U.S. politics. When …
- February 7, 2022Russia’s Not Your FriendRussia’s military intelligence agency, the Main Directorate of the General Staff (GU), is also known as the GRU. The United States has indicted GRU officers and designated the GRU for sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cybercrimes, and election interference. Cyber-related offenses against the World Anti-Doping Agency and the Organization …
- January 24, 2022Joe Biden wants to know what Republicans stand for. Pima County Republicans stand for Americans and putting America first. We stand for a free market, secure borders, and free and clean elections; we support law enforcement and a strong defense. And we do something about it. Tucson/Pima County BusinessThe Pima County Republican party stood with …
- January 17, 2022LET’S BE GREATJim Collins’ book “Good to Great” makes one thing clear; there is no magic strategy to move a good organization to a great organization. And I know some of you think that political organizations are not businesses and cannot be run like a business. Agree. The framework from good to great however is …
- January 10, 2022YETIs it possible that a Pima County Board of Supervisor, who was elected by the citizens of Pima County, is interested in charging unvaccinated people with murder? As Tucker Carlson so clearly articulated to Senator Ted Cruz on January 7, “–I don’t believe you used that phrase accidentally; I really don’t.” And I don’t believe …
- January 3, 2022Happy New Year, Pima County! New BeginningsThis year is going to be an amazing year for Republicans! As we start 2022, we are looking at new beginnings for much of Pima County. Our Legislative Districts will be changing, and we will have new beginnings with PCs merging in new LDs, new LD leaders, new candidates …
- December 27, 2021The Republican Party of Arizona was able to celebrate the holidays knowing that we would not be facing a decade of non-competitive districts, minimal margins in the legislature, and for Pima County we were able to have seven legislative districts with some or all of the districts in the county. The Independent Redistricting Commission stuck …
- December 20, 2021‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the countyThe Democrats sat back, counting their bounty;Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that the 2022 elections soon would be fair.The Republicans are working, their lights glow at night,For we know that November will be a glorious site;For Kamala in her ‘kerchief, and …
- December 13, 2021Santa’s Not WelcomeOur neighboring county, Yuma, is in trouble. Mayor Douglas Nicholls declared a state of emergency this week due to the soaring numbers of illegal immigrants flooding in from Mexico. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Yuma Sector agents apprehended 21,623 illegals in October alone. Many of the illegals are being released into the United …
- December 6, 2021Lies, Damned Lies, and Political LiesThe final hearing of the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is over for this decade. Here’s a riddle for you from just one of the many incidents at the hearing: What has two legs, long gray hair and when she finishes testifying before the IRC she turns away and walks down …
- November 29, 2021Pope Francis said, “Advent is a journey toward the horizon of hope.” Hanukkah is a celebration of victory and miracles. On November 28, 2021, we begin the journey of hope in the Christian faith and the celebration of victory and miracles in the Jewish faith. We truly do have much to be grateful for in …
- November 22, 2021As we do every Sunday morning, Jim and I had breakfast with six long-time friends and good Republicans. We all agreed we are feeling a bit like we are living in an alternate reality. The craziness of the past 10 months seemed to have picked up speed exponentially with lies, misrepresentation, collusion, and betrayal. Americans, …
- November 15, 2021If you Want it – Buy it Now!Did you ever think you would see the day when 83 ships were waiting off the coast of California and it would be 17 days for them to unload?The Biden administration is no stranger to a crisis, and now they have added another–the supply chain crisis. As we …
- November 8, 2021The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill the House approved should show all of us how Washington D.C. plays us. Pelosi knew she had the support of these 13 Republicans: Nicole Malliotakis of New York John Katko of New York Andrew Garbarino of New York Tom Reed of New York Chris Smith of New Jersey Jefferson Van …
- November 1, 2021Lincoln Day Dinner WinThis past week has been another amazing week in the life of Pima County Republicans. WE ARE WINNING! Our Lincoln Day Dinner (LDD) was a success on October 23, and on October 24 your LDD leadership team met and did a “hot wash” of the event and discussed what went well and …
- October 25, 2021CongratulationsHonoring the Precinct Committeemen is a time-honored tradition in the Pima County Republican Party and the 2021 Lincoln Day Dinner was no different. The 2020 Pima County Republican Party winners: Michelle Ludwig (LD 3) received the Art Wales Award, Lou Sampson (LD 2) received the Most Valuable Player, Annie Szalay (LD 10) received the Rookie …
- October 18, 20212022 Election Issues In a poll conducted by the Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis, they determined that the economy and coronavirus were the top two issues going into the 2022 election. Healthcare and national security followed with Republicans being most concerned with #1 economy and #2 national security. It’s Elections, …
- October 11, 2021The Stockdale Paradox“You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” — Admiral James Stockdale. We Will PrevailThe Stockdale Paradox was made famous in Jim Colin’s bestselling book Good to …
- October 4, 2021The United States military leadership sat before the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives last week and answered questions about the failed exit strategy of Afghanistan. There was one line of questioning that really stood out for me. When General Milley was questioned about whether or not he thought that Afghanistan would fall as …
- September 27, 2021“If we don’t think about the past, you’ll never win again in the future.”Donald J. Trump. September 25, 2021, Perry, GA At a rally in Perry, Georgia, on September 25th, President Trump spoke about the Arizona audit. He spoke about the ballots received outside of Maricopa (23,344), the duplicates (17,322), voters in multiple counties (10,342), …
- September 20, 2021Creature CultureWhen did “we the people” become “the bureaucrats recommend?” When President Trump campaigned for office and while in office he talked about “the swamp.” It didn’t take long for people to understand just how vast the swamp is; the swamp runs far and deep. The swamp is not just the “fake media,” which has …
- September 13, 2021Joe Biden, Katie Hobbs, Regina Romero, and Chuck Huckleberry and his four followers (Scott, Heinz, Bronson, Grijalva) can throw all the issues they want at the Pima County Republican Party, but we are going to keep on fighting them one-by-one. The state of the union, the state of the county, and the state of the …
- September 6, 2021Has Pima County lost its way? While I am a believer in America First, I have to step back for a minute and think PIMA FIRST. Our bureaucrats in Pima County are directing applicants to receive COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment in Pima County while they are flooding our community with asylum seekers …
- August 30, 2021“A man can fail many times, but…” How is it that Joe Biden could bring a country to its knees in such a short time? So much is written about leadership, but this quote from John Burroughs nails it: “A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame …
- August 23, 2021Most Republicans are very concerned about the masking up of our K-12 children and university students, vaccine mandates, vaccine passports, and discrimination in schools based on who is or isn’t vaccinated. While we have made our voices heard at our local school boards, five of the major school districts in Pima County (TUSD, Amphi, Sunnyside, …
- August 16, 2021Want to receive the Moderna, Pfizer, or J & J vaccine? Republicans believe that you should have the right to receive the vaccine, and you should also have the right NOT to receive the vaccine if you so choose.. Additionally, you should not be discriminated against regardless of whether you are vaccinated or not. Masks …
- August 9, 2021The Pima County Republican Party definitely showed up this weekend. On Friday evening our Trunk and Tusk members were treated to dessert and a briefing from Congressman Andy Biggs. Congressman Biggs discussed some of the political antics that are taking place in the House of Representatives. It became very clear that we all need to …
- August 2, 2021Joe Biden is mandating that federal workers and contractors will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or else wear masks, engage in social distancing, and submit to regular COVID-19 testing. The Defense Department will investigate “how and when” they will require members of the military to be vaccinated. This is about 2.18 million …
- July 26, 2021We are 6 months into the most disastrous administration I have ever seen. While President Trump was able to lower the water table on the swamp and unveil some of the most corrupt, unprincipled and untrustworthy politicians, civil servants and lobbyists in Washington DC, they are building their ranks and destroying our nation again. In …
- July 19, 2021The democrats’ laundry isn’t the only thing on display this week. There are pictures; lots of pictures. While the Texas democrats have left the Texas legislature on their private jets and headed to Washington DC, they have abandoned their tax-payer funded jobs and turned to theatrics and lies. Some brought their spouses; some brought their …
- July 12, 2021Secretary Xavier Becerra (Health and Human Services) argued that the federal government is entitled to know who has been vaccinated against COVID-19. “Perhaps we should point out that the federal government has had to spend trillions of dollars to try to keep Americans alive during this pandemic, so it is absolutely the government’s business. It …
- July 5, 2021Alexander Scammell was an officer in the Continental Army who wrote a stirring letter to a friend in 1775 about the urgency to join the war. This excerpt from his letter implores the recipient, John Phillips, to join the cause. “Brother Phillips Tyranny and oppression yield their iron rod over our country; they begin to …
- June 28, 2021It’s hard to listen to the news, read the paper, or even follow social media. As we are watching what is going on around us, a sense of shock almost overcomes us. Remember we kept saying that “elections have consequences?” We are seeing it now with the appointments that Joe Biden is making and the …
- June 21, 2021Summer in Tucson–heat waves, rattlesnakes, empty streets, quiet days, taking naps in the heat of the afternoon. While the quieter days of summer are here, the democrats continue with (1) Joe Biden at the G7 summit decimating our standing as the most powerful nation in the world, (2) effective border policies being canceled and border …
- June 14, 2021There have been two attacks on Tucson synagogues in less than a month. We must not allow this kind of violence to darken our community. To Rabbi Rami Bigelman and Rabbi Yehuda Ceitlin, and the entire Southern Arizona Jewish Community, the Pima County Republican Party extends our sincerest support and commitment to stand with you …
- June 7, 2021There is only one way to end the disappointment, frustration, anger, and hopelessness that many Pima County Republicans feel right now. We need a win. Of course I want to see a win in our U.S. Senate race and our state-wide races, and I want to stop the government spending and overreach of the Biden …
- May 31, 2021Time. Remembrance. Honor. “I know how strongly American Civilization now leans upon the triumph of the Government, and how great a debt we owe to those who went before us through the blood and suffering of the Revolution.” These words were penned by Major Sullivan Ballou, 2nd Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, to his wife Sarah …
- May 24, 2021I almost don’t like to watch the news anymore. Watching the craziness that is coming out of the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate should motivate every American to get involved. Closer to home, the consequences of our elections really hit Arizona and Pima County. While many Arizonans may not be directly …
- May 17, 2021As the Chairman of the Pima County Republican Party (PCRP) for the past 5 months, I have had so many wonderful experiences throughout Pima County. All my experiences have had one thing in common–people. The people of Pima County are energized, hard-working, committed, and passionate about their beliefs. Last week I had the opportunity to …
- May 10, 2021It’s a pretty amazing week when you see one win after another happening in the Pima County Republican Party (PCRP). On January 16 when the PCRP strategized our plan to elect and re-elect Republicans, we started moving forward with purpose in mind. We will not run in fear of losing races, we will run forward …
- May 3, 2021Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) used the expression “sick and tired of being sick and tired” in an interview this week. Me too. I have spoken with a lot of people this week and here is what I am hearing: frustration, irritation, impatience, disappointment, blame, anger, even some hate and revenge. What worries me is that …
- April 26, 2021On the field during play, the opponent will try to distract you and your teammates. Remember the Rocky movies when they had the press briefings before the fight? All the smack talk? Well, our opponents are doing exactly that. And, one thing I learned long ago from Coach Joannie Harris is not to let them …
- April 19, 2021“Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” My Grandmother used to say that to my Mom because my Mom let us four kids watch television—the evil of the time. While the democrats are following their science and double-masking, locking down, vaccinating infants and children needlessly, and shutting down businesses; the Republicans are at work recruiting Precinct …
- April 12, 2021I spoke with a restaurant owner who had scheduled seven (7) interviews for servers last week. Not one person showed up for an interview. Not one person called. The week before, I had spoken with a fast-food restaurant owner in Tucson who said he couldn’t find people to work. He also mentioned that people don’t …
- April 5, 2021This week Pima County hosted the seven (7) Chairmen from the Arizona border counties: Pinal, Graham, Greenlee, Graham, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Yuma, and Pima. We shared ideas to build the Republican brand in Southern Arizona, were briefed on the AZ51 initiative, learned about redistricting, and heard a State update from Chairwoman Dr. Kelli Ward. Working …
- March 29, 2021On Friday (March 26) the Pima County GOP sponsored a trip to the Arizona border with Sheriff Dannels (Cochise) and Sheriff Lamb (Pinal). We need to hear and learn the truth of the horrors on our southwest border. The current Administration in Washington D.C. is not willing to be truthful about the crisis on our …
- March 22, 2021It has been another amazing week in this job as the Chairman of Pima County Republican Party: from speaking to the Greater Tucson Leadership, LD 14, PCs, our Pima County leadership team, and our State Chairman Kelli Ward; from attending a PACKED Green Valley Lincoln-Reagan Day Luncheon; and from answering lots of emails. This job …
- March 15, 2021Today is the 85th day since the 2021-22 Pima County Republican Board was elected. We had our second Executive Committee meeting on March 11, and the room was electric. We are ahead of last year in our Trunk and Tusk memberships, and our first Border Tour with Sheriffs Mark Dannels and Mark Lamb is sold …
- March 8, 2021Looking back on this week, I am so happy to have been elected to be a part of the Pima County Republican Party (PCRP) Executive Committee. The members of the board, the Precinct Committeemen, the volunteers, and the loyal Republicans who support our cause are showing up everyday. As a County Committee, I believe that …
- March 1, 2021The economy is struggling. If I had to decide this year to add $14,000 worth of debt to my family’s financial plan, I would not do it. Why then does Congress think it is ok to add $14,000 per household to the National Debt? We are probably not going to see significant pay increases this …
- February 22, 2021The acquittal of President Trump on February 13 was quickly eclipsed by the sadness of Rush Limbaugh’s passing. My pastor once said, “Teach your children to love the rain.” That phrase comes to me in times like this when we realize that things won’t always be happy, but we find joy in remembering Rush’s words …
- February 15, 2021This week has been a very sad time in the history of the United States. As we watch an unconstitutional impeachment and lies and theatrics taking place on the floor of the Senate, Americans continue to suffer from loss of income, children struggle without their friendships and opportunity to learn, and we question our loss of …
- February 8, 2021As the 2021-2022 Executive Committee moved into place, big changes were about to happen. We decided that it was time for the Pima County Republican Party to start new and that meant it was time for a good housecleaning, a new coat of paint (or 18 gallons), realign the workspace to maximize working and meeting …
- February 1, 2021It is an honor and a pleasure to have been elected as the Pima County Republican Chairman. Our Executive Committee is a fine group of Republicans and are all working in their newly elected positions. Our six-hour retreat on January 16 got us all working in the same direction to WIN, WIN, WIN. Our Board …