Sam Crump, the first to announce for retiring Congressmen John Shadegg's seat, before the ink was even dry on Shadegg's announcement, has shown that he is ready for Congress by telling the Precinct Committeemen of Legislative District 6 who to support as a replacement in the Arizona Senate for Pam Gorman, who was to first of the "I Want to be in Congress" legislators to dump her responsibilities to the state of Arizona and resign.
It seems that Mr. Crump doesn't trust the Precinct Committeemen of his own district, who represent the Republicans in District 6, to be capable of deciding for themselves who should represent them in the Arizona Senate. In fact, he doesn't feel that anyone from the District 6 Republican Committee should represent the district.
Mr. Crump has decided that when it comes to representing conservative values and the people of District 6, if you are running for Congress, it's best to support someone who makes campaign contributions. Crump is therefore not supporting one of the District officers, (thank you for your hard work), not supporting a Member of the Republican State Committee, not even supporting a Republican Precinct Committeemen. No, Crump has decided to support someone who is unknown to the district committee, who never attended a district meeting, but she does make campaign contributions so she must be the best qualified, right? Or is that left?
Congressional wannabe Crump, who jumped over the Colorado River from California in 2002 to try his hand at Arizona politics after failing to win election to the California Assembly has decided that the best person to represent District 6 would be a person with very strong Libertarian roots, who supported ,five day Republican, Tony Bouie in 2008. You may remember that Bouie was also supported by the, "Wake Up Arizona Coalition" of greedy business people opposed to employer sanctions and Russell Pearce.
Campaign contributions can tell us a lot about what a person stands for. Take the case of Lori Klein, the person Crump is trying to get the Republicans in District 6 to support. After looking through the Secretary of State's Web Sit www.azsos.gov/ , I discovered that, thou she claims to be pro-life, she contributed to WISH LIST, (Women in the Senate and House), a pro-abortion group of Republican Women. Gee, now we know why Ms. Klein didn't attend the annual Arizona Right to Life March. Libertarians don't believe that the government should stop women from killing their children, only us nasty conservative Republicans want that.
Now, before we lowly grassroots people decide who to support for Congress, maybe the candidates should clarify their position on abortion before they get into that lifetime position we call Congress.
Thinking about it, maybe us grassroots people shouldn't be making decisions, after all, we all at one time supported these people who have no integrity or loyalty to anyone but themselves, who put their personal ambition first and we the people last.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
UPDATE, Race for Shadegg Seat & other North Valley News.
Gordon considering run for Shadegg’s U.S. House seat
From the Phoenix Business Journal - by Mike Sunnucks
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon could be eyeing a run for U.S. Rep. John Shadegg’s congressional seat.
From the Phoenix Business Journal - by Mike Sunnucks
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon could be eyeing a run for U.S. Rep. John Shadegg’s congressional seat.
Shadegg said Thursday he would not seek another term in the district that includes north Phoenix, Anthem and Paradise Valley.
That has sparked speculation on who might seek the job.
Gordon has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate in the Republican-oriented district.
The Phoenix mayor said Friday he would be looking at the lay of the land in the race.
“There’s no doubt that Phoenix needs another strong advocate in Washington who can make sure we get our fair share of federal resources while creating an environment where the private sector can thrive, and I've received dozens of calls encouraging me to look at the race. Nevertheless, my focus remains creating jobs and economic opportunity in the city of Phoenix, so it makes sense to let the political dust to settle for a few days before spending any time looking at this,” said Gordon.
Democrats would have an uphill climb in winning Shadegg’s seat. Shadegg defeated Democratic attorney Bob Lord in the most recent election, and first won in 1994.
A number of Republicans are also looking at running for the seat. State Sen. Pam Gorman, R-Phoenix, told the Phoenix Business Journal Thursday night she’s considering a run.
Other potential GOP candidates include State Sens. Jim Waring and Barbara Leff as well as State Reps. Sam Crump and Jim Weiers.
Shadegg announced his retirement the day after State Treasurer Dean Martin announced he was running for governor. Martin had been eyeing Shadegg’s seat.
Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker also lives in the district but is also making a bid for governor this year.
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Update and Comment from American Conservative Republican.
By Bob Haran
According to both Sam Crump and Jim Waring, they will be candidates for the GOP CD 3 Congressional nomination, this is confirmed by me after speaking with both directly. Two indirect sources have told me that Pam Gorman has also entered the field but this has not yet been confirmed. Barbara Leff and Thayer Verschoor are both running for Arizona Treasurer to replace Dean Martin, who's campaign for the GOP governor's nomination is in full swing. I have no information regarding Jim Weiers throwing his hat into the ring in CD 3. I never did ask Vernon Parker if he had any interest in running for congress, however, he also seems to be fully engaged in seeking the GOP nomination for governor.
Based on conversations I had both before the Maricopa County Republican Committee meeting Saturday in Tempe and during it, both Crump and Waring seem to be the favorites in the Republican political community, with Crump slightly ahead of Waring, but both very acceptable to almost everyone I spoke with. Actually I don't recall any negative comments regarding any of the names mentioned as possible candidates.
Contrary to predictions by some political commentators, minus a major event, John Shadegg's congressional seat looks to be safely Republican in 2010, even if Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon were to obtain the Democrat nomination.
In the best interest of my country, I have no plans to run for congress but I have been asked to run for Sam Crump's Arizona House seat from LD 6. More on my plans and LD 6 on a later post. I'm truly overwhelmed by the positive response to a possible Haran candidacy however. Steve Kaiser, an Army reserve captain and Afgan veteran has resumed his campaign for the Arizona House from LD 6 and so far, he seems acceptable to me and because he is younger and prettier then me and also vetted by the U.S. Army, I would probable not obstruct his gaining the nomination by running myself, that is not final however at this time. Hopefully my plans will be announced early next week.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
AZ Senate GOP Leadership Wants to Balance Budget With No Tax Hike.
Arizona Senate Republican leadership has called upon the Senate to tap creative and innovative resources and work in concert with the Senate Appropriations Committee to balance the FY 2010 budget without a tax increase.
Senate President Bob Burns from Peoria said, "As members of the Appropriations Committee are going line by line through JLBC (Joint Legislative Budget Committee) spreadsheets, looking to reduce expenditures and define efficiencies, we are calling upon other members to help us identify new ways to balance this budget."
Senate President Bob Burns from Peoria said, "As members of the Appropriations Committee are going line by line through JLBC (Joint Legislative Budget Committee) spreadsheets, looking to reduce expenditures and define efficiencies, we are calling upon other members to help us identify new ways to balance this budget."
Senate President Bob Burns
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Gray of Mesa feels that the budget can be balanced without additional taxation, "We are working hard to solve the problem and I am optimistic we can close this gap without increasing taxes," he said. Gray pointed out that, "Even President Obama is not suggesting a tax increase during a recession."
Senator Pamela Gorman of Anthem, the Senate Majority Whip, explained that, "Right now we've got the equivalent of a yellow pad of ideas that we have to winnow down to viable budget solutions." Gorman wants input from the public, "We also need to do what we can to make it easy for the public who have suggestions, especially ones backed by expertise and experience, to get those to us," she said.
Democrats have been complaining that they are being shut out of the budget process, Burns refuted that claim however, "That is not true," he said. Burns went on to explain that his door as Senate President is open to all members who want to talk with him about new ideas to resolve the budget deficit.
Burns said "I meet with Senator Garcia every week." Senator Jorge Luis Garcia of Tucson, is the Democratic Minority Leader. Burns continued, "If Democrats feel they are being cut out of the process, they need to talk to their minority leader."
The American Conservative Republican just wants to remind lawmakers that the people of Arizona are also hurting during this recession, not just state government. Just because the state has the power to reach into the taxpayer's pocket does not mean that it should. Money is a resource that should not be wasted and large organizations, public or private, tend to waste money regardless of how much they try to spend wisely. The individual is the best steward of their own money, not government. Please remember the admonition of Jefferson that, "The government that governs least governs best."
Bob Haran,
American Conservative Republican
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Gray of Mesa feels that the budget can be balanced without additional taxation, "We are working hard to solve the problem and I am optimistic we can close this gap without increasing taxes," he said. Gray pointed out that, "Even President Obama is not suggesting a tax increase during a recession."
Senator Pamela Gorman of Anthem, the Senate Majority Whip, explained that, "Right now we've got the equivalent of a yellow pad of ideas that we have to winnow down to viable budget solutions." Gorman wants input from the public, "We also need to do what we can to make it easy for the public who have suggestions, especially ones backed by expertise and experience, to get those to us," she said.
Democrats have been complaining that they are being shut out of the budget process, Burns refuted that claim however, "That is not true," he said. Burns went on to explain that his door as Senate President is open to all members who want to talk with him about new ideas to resolve the budget deficit.
Burns said "I meet with Senator Garcia every week." Senator Jorge Luis Garcia of Tucson, is the Democratic Minority Leader. Burns continued, "If Democrats feel they are being cut out of the process, they need to talk to their minority leader."
The American Conservative Republican just wants to remind lawmakers that the people of Arizona are also hurting during this recession, not just state government. Just because the state has the power to reach into the taxpayer's pocket does not mean that it should. Money is a resource that should not be wasted and large organizations, public or private, tend to waste money regardless of how much they try to spend wisely. The individual is the best steward of their own money, not government. Please remember the admonition of Jefferson that, "The government that governs least governs best."
Bob Haran,
American Conservative Republican
Friday, March 13, 2009
Gorman Blow-Up with Burns May Cost Her Whip Position
On the Channel 8 program, Horizon, Paul Giblin, of the, pay for the news online, Arizona Guardian, said that there was a blow-up between Senate President Bob Burns and Senate Majority Whip Pam Gorman that had something to do with taxes. No details were revealed on Horizon, enough was said however to peak my curiosity, so I went to the, overpriced news merchants, at the Arizona Guardian to try to get some details.
I wasn't willing to pay the Arizona Guardian's ransom price for the whole story but I was able to get some information for free from them.
Here is the news that the Arizona Guardian was willing to let the people see for free;
Dateline, 13 March 2009 16:49 Paul Giblin and Patti Epler
"Some Senate Republicans were mulling the possible removal of GOP whip Pam Gorman, a day after a blow-up between Senate President Bob Burns and Gorman about the latest budget fix nearly cost Gorman her position.
The true strength of the movement could not be ascertained on Friday, but some members told the Guardian that a vote of no confidence could be called as soon as Tuesday."
The last line of the Guardian news teaser was a quote from a senator who spoke on the condition of anonymity who said in reference to Gorman, "She has a list of people she's alienated - and it grows daily."
Senator Burns and Gorman are both Republicans. Burns represents LD 9 and Gorman represents LD 6. Last month Representative Sam Crump, also of LD 6, had a blow-up with Arizona House Speaker Kirk Adams over a budget item which temporarily cost him his Chairmanship of the House Government Committee.
I wasn't willing to pay the Arizona Guardian's ransom price for the whole story but I was able to get some information for free from them.
Here is the news that the Arizona Guardian was willing to let the people see for free;
Dateline, 13 March 2009 16:49 Paul Giblin and Patti Epler
"Some Senate Republicans were mulling the possible removal of GOP whip Pam Gorman, a day after a blow-up between Senate President Bob Burns and Gorman about the latest budget fix nearly cost Gorman her position.
The true strength of the movement could not be ascertained on Friday, but some members told the Guardian that a vote of no confidence could be called as soon as Tuesday."
The last line of the Guardian news teaser was a quote from a senator who spoke on the condition of anonymity who said in reference to Gorman, "She has a list of people she's alienated - and it grows daily."
Senator Burns and Gorman are both Republicans. Burns represents LD 9 and Gorman represents LD 6. Last month Representative Sam Crump, also of LD 6, had a blow-up with Arizona House Speaker Kirk Adams over a budget item which temporarily cost him his Chairmanship of the House Government Committee.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Senator Gorman Outlines Plan for Economic Recovery
According to a press release by Arizona Senate Republicans, Senate Majority Whip Pamela Gorman, R, LD -6, outlined a Senate Republican plan for Arizona’s economic recovery that focuses on creating an environment to attract jobs to Arizona.
“We have to create fertile ground for future growth in the economy in order to overcome our budget crisis. We do that by bringing jobs to the state,” Gorman said. The Senate economic recovery plan addresses four key areas of proven economic success that will:
1-Reduce regulatory burden
2- Assure a stable tax structure
3- Prevent arbitrary fees to employers
4- Remove government from direct competition with private employers
There are many regulatory and financial burdens local and state governments place on Arizona employers. These burdens may be slowing or standing in the way of economic activity, and need to be re-evaluated in light of Arizona’s fiscal crisis.
“Arizona has to be a more attractive place for employers to not just survive, but thrive,” Gorman said at Monday’s press briefing. “As California drives employers away with their tax increases, Arizona should be bringing them here with policies that allow them to succeed and our economy to recovery.”
Gorman and Republican leaders will more specifically detail elements of the economic recovery plan in the coming weeks as bills like Senate Bill 1466 – which creates a commission to search state government for areas that the private sector could run more efficiently - begin to move through the system.
“We have to create fertile ground for future growth in the economy in order to overcome our budget crisis. We do that by bringing jobs to the state,” Gorman said. The Senate economic recovery plan addresses four key areas of proven economic success that will:
1-Reduce regulatory burden
2- Assure a stable tax structure
3- Prevent arbitrary fees to employers
4- Remove government from direct competition with private employers
There are many regulatory and financial burdens local and state governments place on Arizona employers. These burdens may be slowing or standing in the way of economic activity, and need to be re-evaluated in light of Arizona’s fiscal crisis.
“Arizona has to be a more attractive place for employers to not just survive, but thrive,” Gorman said at Monday’s press briefing. “As California drives employers away with their tax increases, Arizona should be bringing them here with policies that allow them to succeed and our economy to recovery.”
Gorman and Republican leaders will more specifically detail elements of the economic recovery plan in the coming weeks as bills like Senate Bill 1466 – which creates a commission to search state government for areas that the private sector could run more efficiently - begin to move through the system.
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