***ELECTION ISSUE*** On Monday, the Governor’s Office received a complaint from the Yuma County Recorder expressing concerns about election policies recently prescribed by the Secretary of State's office that violate state law. 1/
The Recorder stated: "I feel strongly that the recommendations diminish security and integrity and I do not feel I'm able to accommodate any such requests for the recommended procedures." Read the entire email. 2/
Aug 20, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
There's an interesting story to tell about Gov @dougducey's picks for @AZRegents. He seeks out good people to serve -- often these are individuals who never thought about serving on the Regents, but who have so much to offer. 1/
As a result these are people who aren't so much interested in the title or prestige of the position (they didn't lobby for it); they're legitimately interested in public service and bringing their experience to the board. 2/
May 28, 2020 • 10 tweets • 6 min read
WORTH READING: Latest @ALEC_states tax cut roundup. Arizona is one of only six states being recognized for enacting substantial net tax relief for its residents last session.
Excellent job by @recobbforazrep on Sunday Square Off talking about equal opportunity in education for students on the Navajo Nation. This is about kids and allowing their parents to pick the best option for them.
@recobbforazrep Those who want to deny these children educational opportunities and pull them out of the school of their choice are intentionally misleading people on this issue.
Oct 7, 2019 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
"The real plaintiff in this case was Wake... Wake’s most recent decision isn’t a dispassionate ruling on the law by a judge. It’s a political screed about education funding... And a screed that contains factual inaccuracies, misleading statements and judicial irrelevancies."
.@RJRobb fact check: "Wake described the tax cuts since the 1990s as 'endemic,' which is the language of an advocate, not a judge. The judge asserts that the state skipped inflation funding for 'a dozen years.' Actually, it was just three."
Jun 14, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
This is about a narrow and specific issue faced by Navajo children and their parents who want to continue attending the school of their choice, a half mile from their home, on THEIR sovern nation.
The real question for those who don’t support these kids continuing to go to the school of their choice is — WHY? What reason could you possibly have to take their kids out of their school — within their nation — that is in any way defensible?
Oct 25, 2018 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
This video is very interesting, and perhaps, illuminating. Here's why...
It appears to be taken inside the Pima County Democratic headquarters, as you see in this screen shot. You can see the banner in the back.
Oct 24, 2018 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
Oh, David… You must feel so good about yourself for running such a positive, fact-based campaign, focused on “hope for all, and not the fears of a few. Right from Day 1.
If this isn’t a story, I’m not sure what is…
1. Yesterday, on @MeetThePress with @chucktodd, David Garcia @dg4az confirmed that Kyrsten Sinema isn’t endorsing him, and he isn’t endorsing her. He said that’s how Dems in #AZ do things. Huh? Since when? How does deep division HELP Dem turnout?
Oct 14, 2018 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
#AZGOV TRIVIA: The @TucsonStar‘s endorsement of @dougducey is the newspaper’s first endorsement of a Republican for Governor — incumbent or challenger — in 2 decades. Last was Jane Hull in 1998.
NEW: “After much discussion, the Star is endorsing @dougducey for Arizona governor.”
tucson.com/opinion/local/…
“Although we believe, as @dg4az does, that education touches nearly every other challenge the state is facing, from economic development to public safety, the Garcia campaign stumbles in recognizing that the answer to every question can’t be “education.”
"Ducey has a 17-point lead over Garcia in the latest poll of likely Arizona voters. The poll comes as early voting begins on Wednesday."
Oct 9, 2018 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
Early ballots go out tomorrow, and David Garcia @dg4az is peaking at EXACTLY the right time! Let’s recap the day…
1. @azdemparty goes up with a multi-million $$ TV buy featuring Gov @dougducey working across the aisle with Katie Hobbs to clear the rape kit backlog
“He has earned the confidence of the people. And so, in this general election for governor, The Arizona Republic recommends voters re-elect Doug Ducey.”
Full write up: arizonarepublic.az.newsmemory.com/publink.php?sh…
Sep 26, 2018 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Good morning! ☀️
We learned a few things in the #AZGov debates this week:
1. @lorrainerivera, @tedatpbs and their respective teams are pros at debates. They provided very balanced and professional forums for the candidates to present their ideas and make their cases to Arizonans.
Sep 19, 2018 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
"David Garcia, the Democratic candidate in the Arizona governor's race, has touted his record as a teacher, but he only taught three classes this year, and only one of those in person — and that class lasted only 6 weeks." @dg4az@sjev0@azdemparty
"Garcia also laments that teachers are not paid enough, but he made more than $30,000 more than the average teacher salary in Arizona this year." @dg4az@sjev0@azdemparty
