Thursday, April 14, 2022

AG Confirms Voter Irregularities in Report

Candidates have now filed for the ballot; the election is taking shape. We have been busy these last two weeks; here is what is going on: Arizona Attorney General Brnovich issued an Interim Report on the 2020 Maricopa County election. It states there was fraud in the election and major chain of custody violations for 100,000 to 200,000 early ballots. The report contends the signature verification processes in Maricopa County have become more lenient. The Attorney General’s Election Integrity office explains that Maricopa County has refused or been slow to cooperate with inquiries even to this day. The interim report proves that 2020 was not even close to being a 'perfect' election and that significant reforms are needed to secure our elections. Arizona has already taken a major step toward improving our elections with HB 2492 - a first-in-the-country election integrity bill that blocks non-citizens from voting in our elections. The ink was barely dry on the governor’s signature on the bill when the Democrats sued. The attorney on the case is Marc Elias, Hillary Clinton’s, and the Democratic National Committee’s legal hatchet man. We will win this case because the Constitution is on our side. You can read my Op-Ed on this bill here.  Arizona passed three other important laws; SB 1165 - legislation protecting girls’ sports by banning biological men from competing; SB 1138 - legislation that prevents gender reassignment surgeries for children; and SB 1164 - prohibiting an abortion past 15 weeks of gestation. None of these bills would have passed without Republican majorities in the state legislature and a Republican governor. We must keep our legislative majorities and statewide offices in November.  We held a productive Spring Executive Committee meeting for the state party on April 2nd. There was a highly informative two-hour session on election integrity conducted by our Third Vice-Chair, Gina Swoboda. We need thousands of poll observers for the coming elections; why not you? You can sign up to join the Arizona Election Protection team at azelectionprotection.com. Afterward, we enjoyed an open house at our Scottsdale headquarters. With the election season picking up steam, we could use your help at headquarters and statewide. Sign up to VOLUNTEER here. You can DONATE to help our efforts here. Together, we will save Arizona and save America! Always America First!   Dr. Kelli Ward Chairwoman Republican Party of Arizona

Dan Bongino Spotlights AG Election Report on Podcast Former Secret Service agent and podcast host Dan Bongino recapped Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s Interim Report of the 2020 Arizona general election results on The Dan Bongino Show podcast. The show included RPAZ Chairwoman Dr. Kelli Ward’s video update on problems with Maricopa County’s election procedures the Arizona AG contained in his report. Watch for yourself here: https://azgop.com/articles/dan-bongino-on-ag-s-report

Conservative Apparel for Your Spring Wardrobe The Republican Party of Arizona’s spring and summer apparel and accessories collection is available online just in time for your warm-weather wardrobe.  The selection of t-shirts includes one with a full-color picture of Mark Kelly and Joe Biden with the inscription “Just a Couple of Space Cadets.” Another inscription advises, “Respect Your Elders. Don’t Make Them President.” Several t’s plus a couple of polo shirts are available with other messages. T-shirts are 100 percent cotton and available in all popular sizes. Prices start at $25. The collection has a variety of stylish ceramic coffee mugs with similar messages, including “Don’t Blame Me. I voted for Trump.”  All products in the collection are manufactured in the U.S.A.  See the complete line of RPAZ merchandise at: https://secure.winred.com/arizona-republican-party/storefront/

AFPI Map Ranks States' Election Integrity Laws A map produced by the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Election Integrity (CEI) ranks each state’s election laws based on criteria that more than 80 percent of Americans support. The criteria include photo ID requirements, ballots being returned to officials by election day, and ending inadequate ballot harvesting laws. According to the CEI, voters believe attention to these criteria will restore faith, trust, and confidence in U. S. elections.

Going Down: Biden's Policies Continue to Fuel His Declining Popularity According to a recently concluded Quinnipiac University poll, Joe Biden’s popularity has continued to decline, with a mere 36 percent of the respondents approving of his job performance.  The poll shows that Biden is underwater with key demographics and issues. Just 32 percent of the Hispanic American and Independent voters polled approve of Biden, while only 34 percent approve of his administration’s economic policies and the resulting inflation. A mere 40 percent approve of his leadership with NATO. Researchers believe that Biden and his radical, out-of-touch administration are responsible for his dismal approval ratings.

Cancellation of Title 42 Adds to Border Mess Title 42, enacted by the Trump Administration, allows immigration officials to immediately deport illegal immigrants to stop the spread of COVID-19 while helping keep the border secure by curtailing the activities of drug smugglers and human traffickers. And it worked.  Now, Joe Biden plans to end Title 42, which would open the U. S. border to an estimated 18,000 illegal immigrants each day, overwhelming border officials. Obama Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said that 1,000 daily apprehensions “overwhelm the system.” If Title 42 is ended, possibly more than 18 times that number will attempt to cross our border. Sixty thousand people in northern Mexico are waiting to cross into the U. S. if Title 42 is lifted.  More than 150,000 illegals have crossed the border every month for 12 consecutive months resulting in the worst border crisis in DHS history.

Republican Election Board Workers Needed in Coconino According to Coconino County Republican Committee (CCRC) Chairwoman Vickie Parks, the CCRC urges local Republicans to fill several paid Election Board Worker positions for three upcoming elections.  The elections include a special election on Tuesday, May 17th, the statewide primary on August 2nd, and the general election on November 8th.  Election Board Workers will receive training about Election Day activities either online or in-person and must attend a Monday Night Pre-Election Day Meeting. Workers must work the full election day.  Applications are being taken on https://coconino.az.gov/FormCenter/Elections-Forms-5/Election-Day-Election-Board-Worker-Appli-36.

AZ Republicans Have Knocked on More than 100,000 Doors This Cycle This election cycle, 114,670 doors have been knocked on by Arizona Victory workers statewide, with workers in LD 12 knocking on more doors than any other district for the first two weeks in April. The election cycle started on November 1, 2021. Other statistics: Volunteers recruited: 1,249 Trainings: 72 Training attendees: 681 Team meetings: 44 Team meeting attendees: 458 Find out more about the Arizona Victory team from the following regional team members: Central Arizona – Steven Raymond at [email protected]; north and south Phoenix – Monet Bacs at [email protected]; Southern Arizona – Nathan Jackson at [email protected] and Chris Escobedo [email protected] for all other areas of Arizona.

Sign Up to be a Poll Watcher on Election Day Arizona Victory, the joint field operation between the Republican Party of Arizona and the Republican National Committee, has launched a website for Republicans wanting current information on Election Integrity. The website is azelectionprotection.com. Republicans wanting to participate in the election as poll observers or watchers can sign up on the website. You can also email Tony Sanchez, the Arizona Victory Election Integrity Director, at [email protected].

Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off at Forum April 5 Four Arizona gubernatorial candidates will participate in a forum on Friday, April 22nd. Candidates Kari Lake, Karrin Taylor Robson, Matt Salmon, and Steve Gaynor are being hosted by America Pack at 5:30 at the Reformed Living Bible Church, 6140 E. Thunderbird in Scottsdale. More information is available from Valerie Turley at 602-430-8405.  New LD 10 Hosts Republican Candidate Speakers April 21 A mix of five Republican candidates will speak at a meeting of the newly organized LD 10 on Thursday, April 21st, at the Pathfinder Academy, 2906 N. Boulder Canyon in Mesa. Speakers include U. S. Senate candidate Justin Olson, LD 10 Arizona Senate candidates David Farnsworth and Rusty Bowers, LD 10 Arizona House candidate Barbara Parker and Arizona Corporation Commission candidate Kevin Thompson. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. More information is available from LD 10 Chairman Gene Klund at 480-985-5705.  Pima County to Host AG Candidate April 19 Attorney General candidate Lacy Cooper will be the guest speaker at the April luncheon meeting of the Pima County Republican Club on Tuesday, April 19th. The meeting starts at 11:30 AM and will be held at the Kettle Restaurant in Tucson. Meeting details are available from [email protected]. Memorable Quotes from History “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.”  -Winston Churchill Frontline, the electronic newsletter of the Republican Party of Arizona, LLC., is published twice monthly by and for the Republican Party of Arizona, LLC. and is responsible for its content.  Submit events news and material for publication consideration to: [email protected]. Want to have Frontline sent directly to you? No problem. Simply request a free subscription at [email protected]. We'll add your name to the list to receive every issue of Frontline. RPAZ Staff Dr. Kelli Ward, State Chairwoman Pam Kirby, Executive Director Dan Godzich, Communications Manager Jeremiah Cota, Political Director Kristy Dohnel, Business Operations Terry Babb, Special Projects and Volunteer Coordinator Felicia Gibson, Finance Manager Carl Hodgson, Intern 2022 Executive Committee Jill Norgaard, First Vice-Chair Nathan Jackson, Second Vice-Chair Gina Swoboda, Third Vice-Chair Yvonne Cahill, Secretary Shirley Dye, Assistant Secretary Sheila Muehling, Treasurer John Stevens, Assistant Treasurer Mitch Friedlander, Sergeant-at-Arms Chris King, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Tyler Bowyer, National Committeeman Lori Klein-Corbin, National Committeewoman Dinesh D'Souza to Keynote Maricopa County Lincoln Day Luncheon May 21 Best-selling author and award-winning film maker Dinesh D’Souza will be the guest speaker at the Maricopa County Republican Committee’s annual Lincoln Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 21. The luncheon will be held at the McCormick Ranch resort in Scottsdale.  Mr. D’Souza hosts a daily podcast where he discusses conservative leaders and issues. He was formerly a domestic policy analyst in the Reagan White House and scholar at the American Enterprise and Hoover Institutes. Lincoln Day Luncheon reservations can be made on the MCRC website, www.maricopagop.org.   Havasu GOP Women to Host Candidates at May Meeting May 2 Republican candidates for one federal and two Arizona offices will address members of the May dinner meeting of the London Bridge Republican Women. U. S. Senate candidate Jim Lamon, gubernatorial candidate Steve Gaynor and candidate for Arizona Secretary of State Michelle Ugenti-Rita will speak to the group on Monday, May 2nd, at Shugrues Bridgeview Room in Lake Havasu. The meeting starts at 5:00 PM. Amie Boggs at 928-231-6805 is handling reservations. Young Republicans to Meet in Scottsdale April 29 The Young Republican National Federation has selected Scottsdale to hold their Spring Meeting starting on Friday, April 29th, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center. More than 150 young Republican leaders from across the country will convene to discuss leadership training, strategy planning, and team building for the mid-term election this November.  Several conference sponsorship levels are available and include attendance at the event, plus a speaking opportunity. Sponsorship levels range between $50 and $5,000. Complete details are available from National Committeewoman Shia Grooman at [email protected] or 623-910-1631.