Update From Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert Graham


Legislative Salute Success!

 

 

We wrapped up last week with our Legislative Salute and were honored to have so many of our Republican legislators and supporters attend, but also to hear Senator Jon Kyl address the crowd with his wisdom, humor, and enthusiasm about the upcoming elections. We are extraordinarily thankful for our GOP-majority Legislature, and we raised more than $200,000 to help our efforts for Republican victories in 2014.

 

GOP = Great Opportunity Party

Out with the old, and in with the bold. 2014 is going to be celebrated as the Year of Opportunity, when voters in November express their dismay at the failings of the Obama Administration and vote for the Great Opportunity Party. We’ve seen Obama’s approval ratings tank, the Obamacare implementation implode, and Harry Reid’s ridiculous tactics in the Senate get blasted by his colleagues. The GOP is turning our potential into power by turning out voters to support our candidates, and we are excited as can be for November!

 

How to Lie with Statistics: Quote Obama Administration

Yesterday the unemployment numbers for April were released and things are worse than the Obama Administration will admit. Special thanks to Frank Luntz, who was our speaker for last year’s Legislative Salute, for pointing out this fact and tweeting this “infographic” at right. The jobs report here notes people are not counted as unemployed if they quit looking for a job, and that means there are still millions of Americans that need jobs and can’t find them. Time for the GOP!

 

Start at the Beginning: The Origination Clause

Congressman Trent Franks this week used his membership on the House Judiciary Committee to drive home this taxpayer-friendly point: “…the Origination Clause, was designed by the Constitution’s framers to bring the power to tax closer to the people by giving control over initiating revenue legislation to their immediate representatives: Members of the House of Representatives, who are elected every two years.” Full video of his remarks and the committee hearing here.

 

Judgment Day: November 4, 2014

It’s often pointed out the Ron Barber, the liberal Democrat representing Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, seems to be uncomfortable with the truth. He’s also apparently uncomfortable paying his female staff as much as the men. The NRCC calls him “a Disingenuous Hypocrite” but read here to see the full extent of his excuses

 

Coffee and Cocoa Club Breakfast with Senator Jeff Flake

Please join U.S. Senator Jeff Flake on May 10th for the spring 2013 Coffee and Cocoa Club (formerly the Coffee Cup Club) breakfast. The breakfast will be held at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Registration begins at 7:30 am and the breakfast and program will start at 8 am. The event is $25 for members of the Coffee Cup Club and $50 for new members. Register here. For questions, email info@jeffflake.com or call 602-845-0333.

 

Victory Offices Up and Running In Casa Grande and Tucson

  • In Pinal County we’re at 111 West Florence Blvd, Suite Six, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 and open 9 am to 6 pm. Email Dallin Forrest. Stop by, say hi, and join us for neighborhood walks. VIDEO!
  • In Pima County our office is at 1740 East Fort Lowell, Suite 120, Tucson, AZ 85719 and open 9 am to 6 pm. Email Jenna Bentley. Stop by, say hi, and join us for neighborhood walks. VIDEO!

 

Saddlebrooke Republicans Hosting GOP Gubernatorial Debate

On May 14th at 4:15 pm the Saddlebrooke Republican Club will be hosting gubernatorial candidates. If you’re on the north side of Tucson you should take advantage of this opportunity to meet our candidates for governor and hear what they have to say. The event is open to the public and news media, location is the DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S Clubhouse Dr, Tucson, AZ 85739 and more info is here.