Mormon members like Daryl Williams are a big reason why one of their own (Russell Pearce) was ousted from one of the most powerful Senate seat positions in the State of Arizona.  It took courage from the likes of Mr. Williams to give a trial-like presentation that won over several hearts and minds of Mormon leaders due to the FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION that sparked a fire towards human compassion.

Members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  endorsed The Utah Compact, a set of principles supporting a healthy discussion on immigration. The Utah Compact received broad support from Catholic Church and the business community.  We used the Utah Compact as a tool to remind the Mormons of Mesa what the Church stance was on immigration, and this was a strong reason on how and why Mormons kicked out one of their own (Russell Pearce) and promoted a more compassionate politician in the City of Mesa where the 7th operating Temple is located and where for many years, the Mesa Arizona Temple was known as the “Lamanite Temple,” as it was the destination of annual temple excursions for Hispanic and Native American members of the Church, especially the Mexican Saints.  We attribute the Special Elections and win of Jerry Lewis after the recall of Recall of Russell Pearce to a broad bipartisan support (with no help from the Tea Party Republicans).

The Tequila Party is a non-partisan effort that promotes pro immigrant friendly politicians, a strong Latino get out the vote effort, and serves as a Latina counter movement to the Tea Party.   The National Tequila Party will now take the reigns of the National COMPACT WITH AMERICA Program since  this will have to be the work of a broad coalition from diverse backgrounds that includes Democrats, Republicans, Independents and Libertarians.  The DREAM Act vote of December 2010 is indicative and is proof that not just one party can pull off legal immigration reform because we need party leaders from both sides to step up to the plate. Since Somos Republicans is partisan, the National Tequila Party (which is non-partisan) must pick up the reigns to bring all political backgrounds into the fold in working to solve the broken immigration system while providing political covering for all politicians who are willing to help solve issue.

Solving the broken immigration system must have the support from both the Democrats as well as the Republicans.

With the full help and commitment of Daryl Williams (key ally to the National Tequila Party Movement), we will continue to change the tide on immigration

Daryl Williams holding a FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION with DeeDee Garcia Blase held in Mesa, Arizona

since the downfall of Russell Pearce when Jerry Lewis won the Special Elections.  A moderate Republican beat an extremist Republican here in the State of Arizona and I am blamed for playing the “Mormon Card.”  Nothing could be further from the truth because it was Utah and Mormon leadership that has pioneered our nation in the right direction and all I did was help to inform the Mormons and Conservatives in Mesa, Arizona to this regard with the help of Daryl.

Below is a video of Daryl Williams who is fully committed to us  change the immigration tide in the lessons we learned in Arizona with regard the RecallRussell Pearce and Jerry Lewis elections.  We will use Arizona as a model for what the TEQUILA PARTY will do with the course of our nation.  Immigrants make America great.  The arc of justice will continue to bend on the side of the weak, the poor and the defenseless.

We are working on and/or supporting Compacts for the States of Florida, Texas, Colorado, California, Arizona and more.  We encourage American citizens to roll up their sleeves and introduce compacts in the states not mentioned above.  To find out which of the other states we are working on, please email info@nationaltequilapartymovement.com and we would be more than happy to guide you with key coalition building ideas.  The State of Utah set a fine example of how the topic of immigration should be discussed.

COMPACT WITH AMERICA

A DECLARATION OF FIVE PRINCIPLES TO GUIDE AMERICA’S IMMIGRATION DISCUSSION

FEDERAL SOLUTIONS Immigration is a federal policy issue between the U.S. government and other countries—not individual states and other countries. We urge congress, and others, to lead efforts to strengthen federal laws and protect our national borders. We urge state leaders to adopt reasonable policies addressing immigrants in America.

LAW ENFORCEMENT We respect the rule of law and support law enforcement’s professional judgment and discretion. Local law enforcement resources should focus on criminal activities, not civil violations of federal code.

FAMILIES Strong families are the foundation of successful communities. We oppose policies that unnecessarily separate families. We champion policies that support families and improve the health, education and well-being of all American children.

ECONOMY America is best served by a free-market philosophy that maximizes individual freedom and opportunity. We acknowledge the economic role immigrants play as workers and taxpayers. America’s immigration policies must reaffirm our global reputation as a welcoming and business-friendly state.

A FREE SOCIETY Immigrants are integrated into communities across America. We must adopt a humane approach to this reality, reflecting our unique culture, history and spirit of inclusion. The way we treat immigrants will say more about us as a free society and less about our immigrant neighbors. America should always be a place that welcomes people of goodwill.

The National Tequila Party Movement has sponsors with numerous State legislators in key swing states that will implement  Compacts across the country that will help to guide our nation toward a healthy discussion with regard to the broken immigration system.  Daryl is instrumental in helping me with the ARIZONA COMPACT, and the “COMPACT WITH AMERICA” campaign.

Daryl Williams played an instrumental role in educating members of the LDS Church with regard to recent immigration positions the Mormons supported via the UTAH COMPACT.  The City of Mesa has a high population of Mormons and Republicans or Independents who swing Conservatively, and we knew it would take strong and bold Mormon leadership to help oust one of their own fellow church attendees, Russell Pearce.   Russell Pearce was hurting the image of the LDS Community and the Republican Party.   Jerry Lewis has more moderate and Capitalism stances with regard to the immigration issue than those held by extremists.

Here is Daryl’s FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION VIDEO:

Here is an article from Deseret News which is a newspaper heavily read by members of the LDS Church.

Utah Compact helped turn anti-immigration tide in Arizona

Utah Compact helped turn anti-immigration tide in Arizona

Deseret News - ‎2 hours ago‎

SALT LAKE CITY — The outcome of Tuesday’s historic recall election in Arizona should help embolden conservative Republicans who champion pragmatic solutions to the nation’s immigration problems, says Utah Attorney …

LATINO JOINT STATEMENT ON IMMIGRATION COURSE OF THIS NATION

Phoenix, AZ –  We are happy with the recall Russell Pearce and special elections results last night when Jerry Lewis won in a historic special election that will change the course of this nation.   SOMOS REPUBLICANS and the NATIONAL TEQUILA PARTY MOVEMENT played a very big role as we worked with Conservatives and the Mormon  Community in Mesa, Arizona.  Foundress, DeeDee Garcia Blase, was the first person to initiate the recall of Sen. Russell Pearce and was instrumental in holding the FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION / ARIZONA COMPACT discussions with a prominent Republican in the State of Arizona — Daryl Williams.  A targeted effort and concentration was focused within the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) community and Conservatives as we worked vehemently to inform the people of Mesa of the UTAH COMPACT, and this was vital since Mesa (Legislative District 18) consists of a large Mormon population and conservatives.  Blase eventually dropped the recall and told her supporters to support Chad Snow’s efforts with regard to Citizens for Better Arizona.  She preserved some of her energy to put her support behind the candidate who would be able to beat Russell Pearce once the recall Russell Pearce was certified.

Without Daryl and the FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION discussions, we are afraid that the Mormons may not have heard the news fast enough with regard to the position of the LDS community when Salt Lake City, Utah,  put their support behind an immigrant-friendly compact. Last night’s win consisted of the LDS community, Conservatives, Libertarians, Independents and Democrats uniting and ousting one of the most anti-immigrant, anti-Latino politicians in American history.

Blase has learned the power of the unity message, and longs for the Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill days where both leaders were able to break partisan gridlock on tough issues.  Blase believes that Latino Republican support is dwindling and waning, and will work with a broader coalition of Independents, Democrats and Republicans on a national front via the National Tequila Party Movement as she works to break partisan gridlock on the broken immigration issue.  Blase understands the importance of uniting on a complex issue and believes the power is with “We the People.”

The defeat of Russell Pearce means the tide is turning back towards the United States maintaining its reputation as that Shining City on a Hill.  The nation is now set to reverse the evil deeds of anti-immigrant crusaders via John Tanton, Kris Kobach, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, NumbersUSA, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, or FAIR, and so forth.   We believe it is going to be reversed since we have sponsors for the Florida Compact via Rep. Luis Garcia, the Kansas Compact via Rep. Louis Ruiz, the Arizona Compact via Rep. Steve Gallardo, and so many other states we are working with to restore a healthy discussion on the tough issue of immigration.

The momentum and the arc of justice will bend on the side of immigration in a way that will benefit the United States American economy and immigrants will preserve our nation and take care of our elderly.  Legal immigration reform will bring out those who live in the shadows of society.

Goodness prevailed last night when Republican Candidate Jerry Lewis beat Pearce.    We hope the Republican Party learns from stellar leaders such as Jerry Lewis and Daryl Williams of Arizona.  The inaction of the Republican Party leadership and influential GOPers to step in and moderate against the extreme anti-Latino rhetoric on this tough issue has driven Latinos away from the GOP and into the Independent Party.  We must see Republicans denounce the anti-immigrant positions taken by the likes of Congressman Lamar Smith, Steve King, Senator Chuck Grassley, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Senator Marco Rubio, Senate Candidate Richard Mourdock, 2012 Presidential Candidates Herman Cain and Mitt Romney and all other Tea Party extremists.

As Latino Republican support dwindles, a new direction via The National Tequila Party movement will set the nation in a positive course that will unite people from across the political spectrum to tackle the tough issue of immigration.  We know and understand how the business community relies on this labor and how immigrants have built entire communities.  The Tequila Party will eventually be recognized for being the “American Party” that wants to reduce the partisan gridlock and move Americans to a place of UNITY and strength.

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About the National Tequila Party Movement

The National Tequila Party Movement is the Latin Counter-movement to the TEA PARTY.  It consists of a national tour of concerts, events, dinners and rallies that will encourage a massive Latino Get Out The Vote.  This movement is a non-partisan movement.  We don’t care how people vote, we just want them to get on the early ballot system, become consistent primary and general election voters.