AZ GOP State Convention

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Most of the McCain “unity slate” delegates won positions for the upcoming national convention—scheduled for September 1 - 4 in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

McCain was nowhere to be seen today as his minions worked the crowd on his behalf and uniformed security officers, (expecting an insurrection perhaps?) were ubiquitous. A sight to behold.

The Arizona Republican Party web pages give a glimpse into the whirlwind activities.

The resolutions all passed by acclimation, to the chagrin of Paul Hickman, AZ Chief of Staff for Sen. John McCain, who shouted a loud, “No!” Several of the resolutions were strong anti-illegal immigration measures.

It was a long day. Any state delegates in attendance who would care to comment, this is your chance.

Bet he’d run as a Democrat

Father of the Year award winner discusses his future political plans with Morley Safer.

LAW / SOLE Initiative Notary Meeting

Monday, May 12, American-Italian Club

7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Initiative petitions notarized
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Guest Speakers

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas will be speaking about their efforts to enforce the laws of Arizona and the United States.

Come and thank these two outstanding Republican law enforcement professionals for their efforts on behalf of the citizens of Maricopa County.

Please bring your petitions for LAW and SOLE.  Notaries will be available from 5:30 pm to 7:00 to notarize petitions.

RSVP: (602) 863-3050 or (602) 569-5318.

In Defense of RINO hunting

Today’s Wall Street Journal carries a thought-provoking and highly recommended column by Pat Toomey.

His personal knowledge of this topic provides insights others surely lack During his own 2004 senatorial bid in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary, Senator Rick Santorum (R. PA), with more than a bit of help from President Bush, derailed principled conservative Toomey’s campaign in favor of the liberal Democrat, Arlen Specter.

For his betrayal, Santorum paid the ultimate political price, losing to Democrat Bob Casey, Jr., the first Democrat elected to a full term in the Pennsylvania senate since 1962.

Toomey is a former Pennsylvania Republican congressman and current president of the Club for Growth.

Continually updating election results in today’s primaries

Indiana returns are available here.

North Carolina results can be seen here.

FOX News provides additional election coverage.

U.S. Supreme Court on voter ID

The Federalist Society keeps us updated.

On April 28, 2008, in Crawford v. Marion County, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a constitutional challenge to an Indiana law requiring all voters who cast a ballot in person to present a photo ID issued by the United States or the State of Indiana. The Court held that such a law does not unduly burden a citizen’s right to vote.

Former Federal Elections Committee commissioner, Hans Von Spakovsky, discusses the case. You can listen to the SCOTUScast here.

Bold talk from a mis-stepping challenger

Yearning for the bad old days?

Another Democrat has stepped up to challenge popular Maricopa County Attorney, Andrew Thomas.

Launching his campaign on an odd note, Gerald Richard began by accusing Thomas of “incredibly poor judgment,” citing the county attorney’s decision to authorize an emergency wiretap of the “Serial Shooter” suspects.

Citizens will remember that Thomas’s decisive actions brought to a conclusion the terror spree that swept the Valley while two shooters on a lark, randomly killed and maimed residents, as well as shooting dogs and horses.

Richard, a career police legal advisor, joins ACLU attorney and Janet Napolitano’s legal aide, Tim Nelson, as the second Democrat to enter the race.  Neither man has administrative experience.

Richard was flanked at his announcement speech by illegal alien advocate, Spanish radio talk show host and political consultant Alfredo Gutierrez and perennial sheriff candidate, Dan Saban. Those endorsements speak volumes as Richard alerts the illegal community to his illegal advocacy agenda.

Saban, running again to unseat “America’s toughest sheriff,” is supported by former Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley, best remembered for his contentious dealings with Sheriff Joe Arpaio, resulting in ongoing havoc within the law enforcement establishment.

The current Maricopa County Attorney, Andrew Thomas, and county Sheriff Joe Arpaio have forged a congenial working relationship that benefits the people of Maricopa County.

It’s doubtful many voters yearn for a return to the bad old days.

 

Live, updated election results from Pennsylvania

Let’s check in and see how those Dems are doing

These results will be continually updated until the final tabulations are completed.

In case you’ve wondered what happened to Huck

Playing coy on Veep, still battling with Mitt

Good sportsmanship eludes him as he continues to deliver thumps. Townhall reports on his fence-mending with Club for Growth.

While he breathlessly awaits a call from McCain, the former GOP presidential contender has signed a contract with Creative Artists Agency, a talent booking business in Los Angeles.

Odd happenings out Anthem way

We’ve been hearing for some time that one of the District 6 Anthem legislative team of Pamela Gorman, Sam Crump and Doug Clark is taking a hike. After serving just one term, Freshman Rep. Doug Clark is not refiling for his seat.

The interesting aspect is the behind-the-scenes action. Clark has signed on as campaign chairman for Tony Bouie a former U of A All-American, retired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch Bouie’s interesting video announcement here.

Another stunner is the news that Bouie was a registered Democrat until five days before deciding to run as part of this politically conservative team.