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		<title>Paul Penzone a sham candidate?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I believe now is the time to begin calling out what we suspect to be a sham candidate, running to simply split the vote. If you did not see Bram R. on Ch12 Sunday Square Off, Paul Penzone&#8217;s name was mentioned and was quickly shot down by everyone at the table as unable to win. [...]]]></description>
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<p>I believe now is the time to begin calling out what we suspect to be a sham candidate, running to simply split the vote. If you did not see Bram R. on Ch12 Sunday Square Off, Paul Penzone&#8217;s name was mentioned and was quickly shot down by everyone at the table as unable to win. Mike Stauffer&#8217;s name however never came up, leading me to believe he is indeed a very credible candidate and very likely to be the first major threat to Sheriff Joe Arpaio&#8217;s reelection and the first candidate to most likely unseat Arpaio in November 2012.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.votestauffer.com/Stauffer2012/Espanol.html">Mike Stauffer (who is running for Maricopa County Sheriff</a>) has Independents, Democratic and Republican voters volunteering for his campaign.  It&#8217;s time for Penzone to recognize what efforts it took to unseat former Senator Russell Pearce.  Senator Jerry Lewis &#8212; a moderate Republican unseated Pearce with the support of Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians and Independents.  It&#8217;s going to take a similar strategy to unseat Sheriff Joe Arpaio.</p>
<p>Paul Penzone IS Olivia Cortes in this Maricopa County scenario and I believe he should get out of the race since he is going to spoil the vote.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Mike Stauffer, a 29-year police veteran believes in providing professional law enforcement and public safety services to all Maricopa County residents. Mike is guided by the Constitutional principles of due process and equality under the law as originally intended by the Founding Fathers.<br />
Mike is concerned with the current state of law enforcement in Maricopa County. The constant string of lawsuits and lack of cooperation on the part of the Sheriff&#8217;s Office with other law enforcement agencies has seriously degraded the quality of public safety in the county. The current command staff has turned away from crime prevention and suppression in favor of political grandstanding and expansion of power.Mike pledges to work to improve inter-agency communication and cooperation between all law enforcement in Maricopa County on all levels.</p>
<p>“The &#8220;go it alone,&#8221; “rule through fear and intimidation” attitude of the current administration is inappropriate in dealing with today&#8217;s public safety issues. What is needed is strong cooperation and mutual respect between law enforcement leadership and personnel in Maricopa County. This new relationship will strengthen our ability to insure the safety and quality of life for all residents of Maricopa County. We will work together with all local, state and federal law enforcement and homeland security agencies to make this our top priority.”</p>
<p>Since 1983, Mike has been a member of the law enforcement community. He began his career with the NYPD as an Auxiliary Police Officer, while earning his undergraduate degree in Government &amp; Politics at St. John&#8217;s University. Upon graduation, he went on to a full time career with NYPD. Mike was a patrol officer in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He also served as one of the first canine handlers in the NYPD’s Canine Unit. Mike also worked in the elite Narcotics Division in Manhattan as a narcotics investigator.</p>
<p>Mike came to Maricopa County in 1991 and joined the Scottsdale Police Department. Mike has served as a patrol officer and patrol sergeant. He has served as the department’s Staff Lieutenant, supervising the Internal Affairs Unit, the Public Information and Media Office, and the Budget Office. Mike’s current assignment is serving as a Watch Commander in the Patrol Division in Scottsdale’s Downtown District.</p>
<p>In addition to serving the community in crime prevention Mike is an online instructor for the Criminal Justice program at the University of Phoenix. Mike is an instructor of Constitutional Law at the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy.</p>
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<p>Mike Stauffer, un policia veterano de 28 años de experiencia,  concibe proporcionar  personal profesional para el cumplimiento de las leyes al igual que los servicios de seguridad pública para todos los residentes del Condado de Maricopa.  Mike, un conservador de la tradición de Ronald Reagan, se guía por los principios constitucionales del debido proceso e igualdad ante la ley como estaba previsto originalmente por los Padres Fundadores.</p>
<p>Mike está preocupado  por el estado actual de la aplicación de la ley en el Condado Maricopa. La constante  cadena de demandas y la falta de cooperación por parte de la Oficina del Sheriff con otras</p>
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<p>agencias de la ley, ha degradado seriamente la calidad de la seguridad pública en el condado. El personal de mando actual se ha alejado de la prevención y supresión del delito y en contraste  parece estar a favor de la tribuna política y la expansión del poder.</p>
<p>Mike se compromete a trabajar para mejorar la comunicación interinstitucional y la cooperación entre todas las fuerzas del orden público todo lo nivel en el condado de Maricopa.</p>
<p>La actitud de &#8220;andar por su cuenta y regir a través del miedo y la intimidación&#8221; de la administración actual es inadecuada para abordar los problemas actuales de seguridad pública. Lo que se necesita es una fuerte cooperación y respeto mutuo entre el liderazgo y el personal en la aplicación de las leyes del Condado Maricopa. Esta nueva relación fortalecerá nuestra capacidad de garantizar la seguridad y calidad de vida a todos los residentes del Condado de Maricopa. Vamos a trabajar de la mano con todas las entidades tanto locales, estatales y federales como con las agencias de seguridad nacional para que esta sea nuestra principal prioridad.</p>
<p>Desde 1983, Mike ha formado  parte de la comunidad de fuerzas del orden. Comenzó su carrera en la policía de Nueva York como Oficial de Policía Auxiliar, a la vez que obtenía la licenciatura en Gobierno y Política de St. John&#8217;s University. Al graduarse, siguió  su  carrera en la policía de Nueva York a tiempo completo.  Mike fue oficial de patrulla en Manhattan y Brooklyn. También se desempeñó como uno de los primeros  entrenadores caninos de la Unidad Canina de la Policía de Nueva York.  Mike trabajó en la División de Narcóticos élite de Manhattan en calidad de investigador de narcóticos.Mike llegó al Condado de Maricopa en 1991 donde se unió al Departamento de Policía de Scottsdale. Mike ha servido en calidad de oficial de patrulla  y sargento de patrulla. Se ha desempeñado como Teniente de Personal del departamento en la supervisión de la Unidad de Asuntos Internos, la Oficina de Información Pública y Medios  y en la Oficina de Presupuesto.  Su asignación actual  es la de Comandante de Guardia en la División de Patrullaje en el Distrito Centro de Scottsdale.</p>
<p>Además de servir a la comunidad en la prevención del delito, Mike es  instructor en línea del Programa de Justicia Penal de la Universidad de Phoenix. Mike es  profesor de Derecho Constitucional en la Academia de Aplicación de la Ley de Arizona.</p>
<p>Mike y su esposa, Grace, llevan 27 años de vida matrimonial.  Es padre de tres jóvenes adultos exitosos.</p>
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<p>Dígale a sus vecinos y amigos.</p>
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		<title>Tide Turning &#8212;  Joint Statement from National Immigration Advocacy Groups on Recall Russell Pearce Special Elections</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LATINO JOINT STATEMENT ON IMMIGRATION COURSE OF THIS NATION For Immediate Release National Contact: 520.329.1877 November 9, 2011 info@nationaltequilapartymovement.com info@somosrepublicans.com &#160; Phoenix, AZ &#8211;  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. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Phoenix, AZ &#8211;  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.   <a href="http://somosrepublicans.com/2011/11/somos-republicansgiven-credit-by-arizona-republic-in-helping-oust-russell-pearce-for-his-overt-disdain-of-u-s-constitution/">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</a>.  Foundress, DeeDee Garcia Blase, was the <a href="http://www.statepress.com/2011/04/19/freedom-fighter/">first person to initiate the recall of Sen. Russell Pearce</a> and was instrumental in holding the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-1qlJuZAJo">FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION</a> / <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBsKUzfgt1I">ARIZONA COMPACT</a> discussions with a prominent Republican in the State of Arizona &#8212; <a href="http://recallrussellpearce.wordpress.com/2011/03/12/a-fire-side-on-immigration-by-daryl-williams/">Daryl Williams</a>.  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 <a href="http://newsroom.lds.org/article/church-supports-principles-of-utah-compact-on-immigration">UTAH COMPACT</a>, 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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>Blase has learned the power of the unity message, and longs for the Ronald Reagan and Tip O&#8217;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 <a href="http://www.nationaltequilapartymovement.com/">National Tequila Party Movement</a> 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.”</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/us/17immig.html?pagewanted=all">John Tanton</a>, Kris Kobach, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, NumbersUSA, the <a title="fair web site" href="http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer">Federation for American Immigration Reform</a>, 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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, <a href="http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2011/05/12-2">Senator Marco Rubio</a>, Senate Candidate Richard Mourdock, 2012 Presidential Candidates Herman Cain and Mitt Romney and all other Tea Party extremists.</p>
<p>As <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uyGe6Nom5k">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</a>.  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.</p>
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<p>About the National Tequila Party Movement</p>
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<p>The <a href="http://tequilapartytour.com/"><strong><em>National Tequila Party Movement</em></strong></a> 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&#8217;t care how people vote, we just want them to get on the early ballot system, become consistent primary and general election voters.</p>
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		<title>PREDICTION:  Republican Candidate Jerry Lewis beats Russell Pearce by 7 points in Special Elections</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By DeeDee Garcia Blase The Russell Pearce Special Elections is historic and crucial to what will set the direction of our country beginning Tuesday night, November 8, 2011.  Russell Pearce sponsored the very fist anti-immigrant law via SB 1070 that sparked similar state laws across the nation. If Pearce loses tomorrow, this will decrease the [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Russell Pearce Special Elections is historic and crucial to what will set the direction of our country beginning Tuesday night, November 8, 2011.  Russell Pearce sponsored the very fist anti-immigrant law via SB 1070 that sparked similar state laws across the nation. If Pearce loses tomorrow, this will decrease the anti-immigrant and anti-Latino momentum as the anti-immigrant crowd continues to get seen for their <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2VRYWx738E&amp;feature=related">bigotry</a>.</p>
<p>Here is my prediction.  Republican Candidate Jerry Lewis will beat Russell Pearce by 7 points.<strong><br />
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<p>Right now the City of Mesa, Arizona, is divided.  Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)  recently caught up with the Utah LDS news regarding how the Mormon or LDS church views the immigration issue.  In fact, the LDS Church issued a statement for their support of the <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700080758/Official-text-of-Utah-Compact-declaration-on-immigration-reform.html?s_cid=rss-30" target="_blank">Utah Compact</a>.   The Church regards the declaration of the Utah Compact as a responsible approach to the urgent challenge of immigration reform.</p>
<p>In addition to the Utah LDS news catching up with the Mesa LDS community, we saw <a href="http://www.kfyi.com/pages/broomhead.html?article=8372844">Russell Pearce experience a financial scandal via the FIESTA BOWL</a>.   He refused to answer the questions the public had of him with regard to the shady under-the-table financial dealings and what possible political perks he received with that.</p>
<p>When Pearce thought he was above the law with regard to the nasty financial scandal, the community started to pay attention and scrutinize him more carefully.</p>
<p>Next came the infamous Olivia Cortes scandal in which Russell Pearce supporters and Tea Party supporters took advantage of a fellow Latina and Mormon.  Cortes by her own testimony confessed that she was not politically educated on how to run campaigns.  <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/16/sham-entry-of-hispanic-could-sway-arizona-vote/?page=all">She turned over her campaign and relied upon a Tea Party Chairman, Greg Western, where they were able to get her name on the ballot in an effort to siphon votes from Latinos</a>.</p>
<p>Using Olivia Cortes was extremely frowned upon within the LDS community in Mesa, and the dirty tactics of the Pearce supporters ripped Mormon relationships further.  Good members of the LDS Church were beginning to see the Tea Party and Pearce supporters&#8217; divisiveness.</p>
<p>Now fast forward to what occurred this past weekend before the November 8, 2011 &#8212; days before Tuesday night election day.</p>
<p><a href="http://somosrepublicans.com/2011/10/fireside-on-immigration-utah-compact-daryl-williams-and-russell-pearce/">Russell Pearce was invited by the largest Hispanic Republican group in the nation to attend a FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION  and the ARIZONA COMPACT debate with a fellow member of the LDS Church</a>.  Not only did Pearce not show up to the fireside in Mesa, he did not have the courtesy to respond to multiple emails and requests.  In fact, a letter was hand delivered to the State Senate Capitol offices and the Security Officer ensured that Senator Pearce&#8217;s office would be in receipt of it.  Without Russell Pearce attending, the FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION discussion continued at the Mesa Public Library  on November 5th, 2011,  and the video can be seen <a href="http://youtu.be/KBsKUzfgt1I">here</a>.  Daryl Williams is a prominent commercial trial lawyer and he gave an attorney-like presentation with regard to why Pearce stands on the wrong side of American history.  Folks like Daryl help to repair bad images that Pearce has created within the  GOP and the LDS community. In fact, Daryl believes there should be <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-1qlJuZAJo">no room for restrictionists and isolationists within the Party that claims to be for free markets and capitalism</a>.</p>
<p>The plot thickens, as Russell Pearce supporters decide to target more Hispanic Democratic/Independent voters in a last ditch attempt to siphon more Latino votes away from Jerry Lewis.   A robocall instructing Mesa voters to “protest” the Russell Pearce/Jerry Lewis Senate election has many Latinos claiming &#8220;voter deception&#8221;.  The robocall was blasted on <a href="http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_southeast_valley/mesa/robocall-from-a-sen.-pearce-supporter-could-sway-tuesday-election#ixzz1d4ZuTjuv">ABC Phoenix News</a> and this brought more attention to dirty election tricks by the Pearce supporters.  The LDS Community continued to pay close attention to this because Pearce is one of their own.</p>
<p>There is a clear and consistent common denominator throughout this Russell Pearce political mess:</p>
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<li>Pearce refuses to address the FIESTA BOWL financial contribution(s) scandal.</li>
<li>Pearce supporters have proven themselves to be the type of people that enjoy stepping on Latinos with their constant disrespect of us. <a href="http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/article_256f912f-3d93-5f5e-a4b9-ecbd130fc0e1.html"> It is no surprise particularly when Pearce is on record for welcoming Operation Wetback</a>, and <a href="http://tucsoncitizen.com/hispanic-politico/2011/11/06/russell-pearce-supporters-continue-to-take-advantage-of-latinos-and-hispanics/">Hispanics are tired of being taken advantage of</a>.</li>
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<p>Perhaps all of this could have been avoided had Pearce not taken us back to a period that predates the Civil Rights era.  We told him to avoid ethnic slurs such as &#8220;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2VRYWx738E&amp;feature=related">Operation Wetback</a>&#8220;, but he doesn&#8217;t think the term &#8220;Wetback&#8221; is demeaning.</p>
<p>We cannot wait until tomorrow&#8217;s results.</p>
<p><a href="http://tucsoncitizen.com/hispanic-politico/2011/11/07/prediction-republican-candidate-jerry-lewis-beats-russell-pearce-by-7-points-in-special-elections/reagan_oneill-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-41"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-41" src="http://tucsoncitizen.com/hispanic-politico/files/2011/11/reagan_oneill-150x93.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="93" /></a>It&#8217;s been long and grueling for many of us who have worked in front of the scenes and behind the scenes.  We long for the days when Ronald Reagan and Tip O&#8217;Neill were both able to work across the aisle solving tough issues.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2010/02/17/tip-oneill-and-reagan-and-model-for-breaking-partisan-gridlock">In fact, Reagan and O&#8217;Neil served as a model to break partisan gridlock.</a></p>
<p>We miss those days.  Unity is the American way.</p>
<p>Many of us want to put partisan politics aside and fix issues, but the only way we can do that effectively is by learning how to work with each other across the aisle.</p>
<p>The Arizona Republic gave a good explanation in a story today with regard to how the Russell Pearce Recall and Special Elections climate evolved into what it is today.  Take note because tomorrow will record an important day that will be marked down in our history books as we continue to defend that Shining City on a Hill for many of us who believe immigrants have made and will continue to make this nation great.</p>
<blockquote><p>Then, in January, two groups launched efforts to force Pearce into a midterm recall election. One, Arizonans for Better Government, was allied with <strong>Somos Republicans</strong>, which represents Latino Republican interests.</p>
<p>Their reasons? <span style="color: #800000"><strong>Pearce’s “overt disdain for the United States Constitution” and “history of action on immigration issues.”</strong></span></p>
<p>In time, that group allied itself with Citizens for a Better Arizona.</p>
<p>To force a recall, the organizers needed 7,756 valid petition signatures from registered voters in District 18. Few pundits gave them a chance; no Arizona lawmaker, and no Senate president anywhere in the country, had ever been recalled.</p>
<p>But throughout the winter and spring, Pearce’s political problems mounted.</p>
<p>- The Senate rejected five new immigration bills that he was pushing.</p>
<p>- An internal investigation revealed that Pearce received $39,347 worth of trips and game tickets from the Fiesta Bowl, which was enmeshed in a scandal over political contributions and financial misconduct. As of July, Pearce had repaid $1,417, but he said the trips were necessary to help promote Arizona’s football industry.   &lt;snip&gt;On Tuesday, it ends.</p>
<p>After all the court action, after all the bickering over campaign signs and all the accusations and insinuations, the voters in Mesa’s District 18 will have their quiet say at the ballot box.</p>
<div>Read more: <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2011/11/07/20111107mesa-recall-lewis-recall-election-preview11052.html#ixzz1d3BzB7OR">http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2011/11/07/20111107mesa-recall-lewis-recall-election-preview11052.html#ixzz1d3BzB7OR</a></div>
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		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Russell Pearce Recall and special elections takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8, 2011.  Vote Jerry Lewis &#8212; the Republican who can repair Arizona&#8217;s bad image that Pearce created. To find out where to vote if you live in Legislative District 18, please visit the Maricopa County Elections Polling Place Locator linked below. Maricopa County [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Russell Pearce Recall and special elections takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8, 2011.  Vote Jerry Lewis &#8212; the Republican who can repair Arizona&#8217;s bad image that Pearce created.</p>
<p>To find out where to vote if you live in Legislative District 18, please visit the <a href="http://recorder.maricopa.gov/pollingplace/pollingplace.aspx">Maricopa County Elections Polling Place</a> Locator linked below.</p>
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<p>Russell Pearce supporters are desperate! Here is their last ditch effort to take advantage of Latinos:</p>
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<p>MESA, AZ &#8211; A robocall instructing Mesa voters to “protest” the Russell Pearce/Jerry Lewis Senate election has many Latinos claiming &#8220;voter deception&#8221;.</p>
<p>Days before the re-election vote for Arizona Senate President Pearce, Latino families living in Mesa’s 18th legislative district tell ABC15 prerecorded audio messages are calling their phones. A man with a Spanish accent says:</p>
<p>&#8220;Voters beware. If you plan to vote this Tuesday, you should know that both candidates for State Senator, Russell Pearce and Jerry Lewis, are Republicans. The only other candidate, Olivia Cortez was forced to withdraw last month. You can protest this one-sided election by writing in your own candidate.&#8221;</p>
<p>Critics say the message is targeting Latino voters to convince them not to vote for Jerry Lewis, since most would not vote for Pearce anyway.</p>
<p>The message rang to the phones of Gloria Chavez&#8217;s family. They say they&#8217;re strongly against Senate President Russell Pearce and his tough stance on immigration.</p>
<p>&#8220;Besides the fact that it&#8217;s infuriating and offensive, as an American myself, just because my last name is Chavez does not mean that I don&#8217;t know how to vote, or who to vote, or that I&#8217;m not informed,&#8221; Gloria Chavez said.</p>
<p>Chavez fears that if other Latino families listen to the call, it will take many votes away from Lewis and give Pearce an advantage.</p>
<p>&#8220;You&#8217;re purposefully trying to mislead voters, and that should be illegal,&#8221; Chavez said.</p>
<p>The man behind the robocall message is Ron Ludders. He is a member of the Tea Party and a committed supporter of Pearce according to Pearce’s own website.</p>
<div>Read more: <a href="http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_southeast_valley/mesa/robocall-from-a-sen.-pearce-supporter-could-sway-tuesday-election#ixzz1d2UZNAU3">http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_southeast_valley/mesa/robocall-from-a-sen.-pearce-supporter-could-sway-tuesday-election#ixzz1d2UZNAU3</a></div>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the National Tequila Party Movement which is the Latino counter-movement to the Tea Party: &#160; Latinos encouraged to throw away their vote in Russell Pearce Recall and Special Elections For Immediate Release 7 November 2011 National Contact:  520-329-1877 info@nationaltequilapartymovement.com &#160; Phoenix, AZ  &#8212; Russell Pearce Supporters have already used and taken advantage of a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the <a href="http://www.nationaltequilapartymovement.com">National Tequila Party Movement</a> which is the Latino counter-movement to the Tea Party:</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Latinos encouraged to throw away their vote in Russell Pearce Recall and Special Elections</h2>
<p>For Immediate Release</p>
<p>7 November 2011</p>
<p>National Contact:  520-329-1877</p>
<p>info@nationaltequilapartymovement.com</p>
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<p>Phoenix, AZ  &#8212; Russell Pearce Supporters have already used and <a href="http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/09/13/county-gop-officials-rally-to-get-pearce-%E2%80%98opponent%E2%80%99-on-ballot/">taken advantage of a Latina via their &#8216;sham candidate&#8217; methods with regard to the Olivia Cortes</a> Scandal.  Cortes acknowledged in court she had very little political education on how to run a political campaign. She allowed Tea Party Chairman, <a href="http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2011/09/russell_pearce_supporter_and_t.php">Greg Western</a>, to be in control of her campaign where she finally and eventually withdrew from the Russell Pearce Special Elections shortly after her name was allowed to be printed on the legislative district 18 special election ballots.</p>
<p>Now the <a href="http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2011/11/russell_pearce_supporter_ron_l.php">Pearce supporters have sunk to an all new low with regard to their continued attempt in misleading Latinos with their fraudulent behavior during an election cycle to siphon the Latino vote away from Jerry Lewis</a>.</p>
<p>We have heard a lot of claims about outside influences in this election from the Pearce campaign. The Lewis campaign learned about yet another one of these groups today while talking with voters.</p>
<p><a href="../2011/11/05/breaking-from-jerry-lewis-campaign-office-regarding-russell-pearce-dirty-campaign-and-election-tactics/">Mesa’s Hispanic Democratic and Independent voters were called this Saturday and encouraged to vote for a write in candidate because Pearce and Lewis were both Republicans. Who was this anti-Republican group trying to suppress votes? None other than Tea Party Leader, Republican activist, and Pearce confidant Ronald Ludders. Ludders is one of Arizona’s most prominent Republican and Tea Party Leaders. He is a known supporter of J.D. Hayworth and Russell Pearce.   It appears Ludders wanted to encourage people to vote for candidates who were not Republicans to siphon votes from Jerry Lewis as they were encouraging Latinos to throw away their votes during the November 8, 2011, Russell Pearce Recall and Special Elections.</a></p>
<p>The Tequila Party will be paying close attention through November 2012 elections as the Tea Party movement has proven to be anti-Latino with their misleading behavior against Latino voters.</p>
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<p>About the National Tequila Party Movement</p>
<p>The <a href="http://tequilapartytour.com/">National Tequila Party Movement</a> 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&#8217;t care how people vote, we just want them to get on the early ballot system, become consistent primary and general election voters.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It isn&#8217;t enough for Senator Russell Pearce to refer to us as &#8220;Wetbacks&#8221; when he proudly stated he welcomed &#8220;Operation Wetback.&#8221;  It is not enough for the  Russell Pearce supporters to USE the sham candidate, Olivia Cortes. These people used Olivia (a Latina)  knowing full well she had no idea on how to run a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It isn&#8217;t enough for Senator Russell Pearce to refer to us as &#8220;Wetbacks&#8221; when<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2VRYWx738E&amp;feature=youtube_gdata"> he proudly stated he welcomed &#8220;Operation Wetback.&#8221;</a>  It is not enough for the  <a href="http://tucsoncitizen.com/hispanic-politico/2011/11/06/russell-pearce-supporters-continue-to-take-advantage-of-latinos-and-hispanics/russell-pearce-and-white-supremacist-jt-ready/" rel="attachment wp-att-46"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-46" src="http://tucsoncitizen.com/hispanic-politico/files/2011/11/russell-pearce-and-white-supremacist-jt-ready-205x300.jpg" alt="" width="205" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/09/13/county-gop-officials-rally-to-get-pearce-%E2%80%98opponent%E2%80%99-on-ballot/">Russell Pearce supporters to USE the sham candidate, Olivia Cortes</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000">These people used Olivia (a Latina)  knowing full well she had no idea on how to run a political campaign.  </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000">I repeat:  They USED her!  They disrespected her!  </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000">And they think we are going to forget this?  While I am livid that Olivia allowed them to do this to her due to her low political education (she admitted this in the courtroom)&#8230;..I am more upset with Russell Pearce, the Tea Party, Greg Western, Shane Wikfors and etc., for abusing <strong>my</strong> fellow Latina sister.</span></p>
<p>It doesn&#8217;t stop with Olivia Cortes.  Now they want to pull votes away from Latino Democrats and Indepedents as they continue to underestimate the intelligence of Latino voters.   We have learned that the Pearce supporters have a robocall targeting Latinos because they want to trick us into throwing our votes away in Legislative District 18 (or primarily Mesa, Arizona).</p>
<p>Pearce has been on the dole his entire life, and his supporters have sunk to worst of the worst in frauding Latinos during an election cycle.  We have heard a lot of claims about outside influences in this election from the Pearce campaign. The Lewis campaign learned about yet another one of these groups today while talking with voters.</p>
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<p>Mesa’s Hispanic Democratic and Independent voters were called this Saturday and encouraged to vote for a write in candidate because Pearce and Lewis were both Republicans. Who was this anti-Republican group trying to suppress votes? None other than Tea Party Leader, Republican activist, and Pearce confidant Ronald Ludders. See attached voicemail.</p>
<p>Some things to consider:1) This message was intended to sound like it is from Democrats (“both candidates for state senator are republicans”)</p>
<p>2) The speaker has an accent designed to mislead-take a guess as to who this is target at…hispanic democrats.</p>
<p>3) It tries to play down the sham candidate Ms.. Cortes, by attempting to make her a victim (“the only other candidate, Ms. Cortes, was forced to withdraw”). Of course, this is not true. Olivia took herself out of the race.</p>
<p>4) A write-in candidate must still file with the state as a candidate. Simply writing a person’s name on the ballot does not give them a vote, unless they have filed with the state as a write-in candidate.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Russell Pearce a poor reflection of the Republican Party when he uses ethnic slurs like &#8220;wetback&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is exactly why Jerry Lewis should win. [By the way, I am not a Mormon, nor am I a member of any Church.] We hope the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) community kicks out Russell Pearce form Legislative District 18  with FEARCE!   Not only is Pearce a poor reflection on [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is exactly why Jerry Lewis should win.</p>
<p>[By the way, I am not a Mormon, nor am I a member of any Church.]</p>
<p>We hope the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) community kicks out Russell Pearce form Legislative District 18  with FEARCE!   Not only is Pearce a poor reflection on the LDS community with using ethnic slurs against Latinos, he is a very poor reflection of the Republican Party, in fact several sources are telling us that Latinos are leaving the LDS Church and the Republican Party due to Pearce&#8217;s type of extremism.</p>
<p>See video for yourselves if you don&#8217;t believe me with regard to Pearce using ethnic slurs AFTER he was told how demeaning it was to us!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2VRYWx738E&amp;feature=youtube_gdata">Russell Pearce Continues To Use Ethnic Slurs Such as Wetback Against Latinos</a></p>
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<p>Jerry Lewis will literally help the image of the LDS community.  Not only can he help his Church, he will help the Conservative image, too.</p>
<p>We are not living in the pre Civil Rights era, folks&#8230;.we are living in the new millenium and I don&#8217;t understand why Pearce cannot have civil discourse and avoid what we believe is demeaning and derogatory.  Wetback is a racial slur, and if Church establishments, organizations and / or Parties want Latinos included &#8212; then simply avoid what we deem as demeaning.</p>
<p>Speaking of civility, I did find a position from the LDS community with regard to how LDS members should be civil.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center">VOTE FOR JERRY LEWIS this Tuesday!</h4>
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		<title>VIDEO:  Why is Russell Pearce defending Democratic Kyrsten Sinema?</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dee Dee Garcia Blase</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have heard Russell Pearce supporters refer to his competition, Jerry Lewis as a &#8220;RINO&#8221; or Republican In Name Only, however, it appears Pearce has no room to talk. We have video of Russell Pearce defending Democratic state legislator Kyrsten Sinema that can be seen  here. There is no video coverage of Jerry Lewis (Republican [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have heard Russell Pearce supporters refer to his competition, Jerry Lewis as a &#8220;RINO&#8221; or Republican In Name Only, however, it appears Pearce has no room to talk.</p>
<p>We have video of Russell Pearce defending Democratic state legislator Kyrsten Sinema that can be seen  <a href="http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2011/11/russell_pearces_whoppers_on_ho.php">here</a>.</p>
<p>There is no video coverage of Jerry Lewis (Republican candidate running against Russell Pearce) where you  will see him defending a Democratic politician via video.  Pearce supporters can no longer call Jerry Lewis a &#8220;RINO&#8221;.   If so, then perhaps Greg Western and the rest of the Tea Party and Russell Pearce supporters might explain why Pearce is defending a Democratic legislator.</p>
<p>More importantly, Jerry Lewis has never accepted ILLEGAL contributions! Jerry Lewis WILL NOT accept political perks or gifts that Pearce has received.  We see Jerry&#8217;s pledge, but where is Pearce&#8217;s pledge to never receive political and corrupt perks?</p>
<p>What part of &#8220;ILLEGAL&#8221; does Russell Pearce not understand?</p>
<h3><a href="http://politicomafioso.blogspot.com/2011/10/russell-pearce-fiesta-bowl-fiasco.html">RUSSELL PEARCE FIESTA BOWL FIASCO!</a></h3>
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		<title>Candidate Jerry Lewis gives a positive image to the Republican Party and to the LDS Community</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jerry Lewis is slightly ahead of the polls against State Senator Russell Pearce.  I have met and spoken to Jerry Lewis and believe he gives a positive image to the Republican Party as well as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). This is evident because Pearce would not entertain a FIRESIDE [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jerry Lewis is slightly ahead of the polls against State Senator Russell Pearce.  I have met and spoken to Jerry Lewis and believe he gives a positive image to the Republican Party as well as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). This is evident because <a href="http://somosrepublicans.com/2011/10/largest-national-latino-gop-group-hosting-fireside-on-immigration-discussion-invites-sen-russell-pearce-to-clear-confusion-on-his-stance/">Pearce would not entertain a FIRESIDE ON IMMIGRATION and ARIZONA COMPACT DISCUSSION</a> (Arizona Compact is modeled after the Utah Compact) that would have helped rectify his position that contradicts the LDS Church and it would have helped to redeem himself.  He chose not to clarify the double-minded message he gives on the broken immigration system.</p>
<p>I received a note from a campaign helper of Jerry Lewis on what he needs to solidify a win in the upcoming November 8, 2011 Special Elections against Corrupt Russell Pearce.  Remember that Pearce has financial scandals with regard to the Fiesta Bowl contributions and he has not answered those questions the public wants to know.</p>
<p>From Jerry Lewis:</p>
<blockquote><p>Friends,</p>
<p>Participating in our democracy is a great thing.  One of the simplest (and most important) ways we participate is by voting.  I&#8217;m sending this message to remind and encourage all my friends and supporters in Arizona Legislative District 18 to vote in this Tuesday&#8217;s upcoming recall election.</p>
<p>Many have asked what else they can do.  That response shows me not just the strength of our message, but how engaged and willing the citizens of Mesa are to participate in our democratic process.</p>
<p>So here are 3 things I&#8217;d like to encourage my friends and supporters to do between now and Tuesday:</p>
<p>1. <strong>Vote.</strong>  If you received your early ballot but didn&#8217;t mail it in, fill it in, and bring it to your local polling location on Tuesday.  If you didn&#8217;t sign up for early voting, please vote on Tuesday.  If you have questions about where your polling location please see this link.</p>
<p>https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do</p>
<p>2. <strong>Encourage your friends and neighbors in LD 18 to vote.</strong>  This election is important not just for the citizens of LD 18 and Mesa, but for the state of Arizona.  Use the next few days to educate and encourage your neighbors, family and friends to study the issues and vote. www.jerrylewisforsenate.com</p>
<p>3. <strong>Spread the word.</strong>  Social networks can be fantastic tools.  Reach out to your friends on FB by posting reminders to vote and encouraging them to study the issues, vote this Tuesday, and spread the word.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some easy ways you can help this grassroots effort to elect fresh leadership in Mesa.</strong></p>
<p>1. Repost this message on your FB page or send it as a message to your Mesa Area list.</p>
<p>2. Add your own message.</p>
<p>3. Encourage all your friends living in LD 18 to vote and all your friends in AZ and Mesa to spread the word.</p>
<p>Let us take our message viral and win on Tuesday.</p>
<address>Thank you,</address>
<p> <br />
<address>Jerry Lewis</address>
<address><a href="http://www.jerrylewisforsenate.com">www.jerrylewisforsenate.com</a></address>
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