POLITICO MAFIOSO

Monday, February 20, 2012

NEWT GINGRICH ON 'FOX NEWS SUNDAY'!

Feb 19, 2012

Republican candidate on 'Fox News Sunday'

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Sheriff Babeu Should Resign by Sean Noble - NOBLE THINKING

February 18, 2012

I swear I didn’t know the scandal surrounding Sheriff Paul Babeu was going to break when I named my last post “Hot Arizona Politics.” Call it bad headline timing.

In all seriousness, Babeu should resign as Sheriff of Pinal County. Not because he is gay (that’s immaterial) but because it appears that he abused his office and demonstrated one of the most egregious acts of hypocrisy possible.

The Phoenix New Times reports that Babeu was in a relationship with an individual and when that relationship ended, Babeu and his attorney threatened deportation of the individual if the relationship was exposed. Babeu and his attorney denied that charge when asked by the Arizona Republic.

If, in fact, Babeu knew that his boyfriend was in the country illegally (the New Times story alludes to an expired visa) he had an obligation as a law enforcement officer to report that to the Feds. That he didn’t, but then threatened to do so when the relationship ended, is an abuse of power. It is hypocrisy because of his public pronouncements about illegal immigration and border security.

There is no question that his budding Congressional campaign is over. Because it is a Republican primary in a conservative district, it’s likely that the thing that hurts him the most is that he was in a gay relationship.

However, that is not the scandal. Let’s try this hypothetical. He was in a relationship with a young lady from England who was here on a student or work visa and it expired. The relationship sours, and he threatens her with deportation if she talks about the relationship. It doesn’t sound as scandalous, but the abuse and hypocrisy remain.

I don’t give a rip about him being in a relationship with a man from Mexico. I care that as a Republican, and someone who has repeatedly preached “the rule of law,” he abused his power and is a hypocrite.

For the sake of the party and for the sake of just doing the right thing, he should resign as Sheriff.

Babeu Doubles Down Noble Thinking

Paul Babeu's Mexican Ex-Lover Says Sheriff's Attorney Threatened Him With Deportation by the Phoenix New Times

Romney’s Arizona co-chair resigns in wake of explosive allegations - The Washington Post

Hypocrisy of SHERIFF PAUL BABEU... By Barbara Espinosa - AMERICAN FREEDOM

Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu Male Mexican Ex-Lover Says he was threatened with Deportation... By Barbara Espinosa - AMERICAN FREEDOM

eNewsletter from Congressman Paul Gosar

Congressman Paul Gosar Celebrates the Centennial

"When I arrived in Arizona 25 years ago to open my dentistry office, I immediately felt like I was home. The breathtaking skyline and natural beauty of rural Arizona as a backdrop to our thriving cities and small town communities is unlike anywhere else in the nation.

Arizona is known for the five C's–Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus and Climate–that have defined the state and grew its economy. I believe that a sixth C, the character of its citizens, is what really makes Arizona such an appealing and wonderful place to live.

To the Arizonans who give life, culture, and history to this great state, I say thank you. This centennial celebration is for all Arizonans, both past and present, whose character defines our state.

To this end, I was pleased to cosponsor two resolutions in the House of Representatives to honor Arizona's centennial. The first was Congressman David Schweikert's H.Res 551, "Celebrating the Arizona Centennial" which was meant to honor and commend the state of Arizona. The second was Congressman Ben Quayle's H.Con.Res 100, which recognizes February 14th, 2012 as Arizona's centennial.

I recently added historical documents to my website that were provided by the National Archive Gallery that celebrate Arizona's path toward statehood. To view these documents, please click here."

Congressman Gosar was pleased to attend many of the Centennial events, and you can see photos below:

· Centennial Gala
· Saturday February 11
· Tuesday February 14

With over 425 events around the state, there were many different ways to celebrate Arizona's birthday—here are the ones that Representative Gosar was able to attend:

· Arizona Best Fest Centennial Way Dedication and Opening Ceremony—The opening festivities during the weekend drew over 60,000 Arizonans to celebrate our state's birthday.

· Arizona 48 Centennial Ride—Congressman Gosar watched as motorcyclists from around the state participated in this historic ride from the Mesa Riverview to the Arizona State Capitol.

· The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Concerts—The 360 members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the 110-member orchestra gave a powerful performance celebrating the centennial.

· Arizona centennial stamp first-issue day—The "forever stamp," designed by Phoenix artist Ed Mel, was unveiled to the public and is a proud symbol of our state.

· Arizona American Indians Sunrise Ceremony—Arizonan Native Americans held a sunrise ceremony at 7:14 a.m. to show thanks for the past 100 years, and to bless the next 100 years.

· Happy 100th Birthday Arizona!—Governor Jan Brewer addressed the crowd as part of the Happy Birthday Ceremony. Throughout the day there were many different performers at the State Capitol giving free performances to celebrate our statehood.

· Prescott Centennial Celebration "Where it all began"—The City of Prescott hosted the Statehood Day event at the Elks Theatre. The event included the opening of a time capsule that was encased in City Hall since 1962.

· Fandango! The "Gala of a Century"—A grand affair held in the North Ballroom of the Phoenix Convention Center hosted a silent auction to help underwrite the Arizona centennial's dedication to education.

The National Archives provided the following historical background on Arizona's rise to statehood:

The path to statehood for Arizona was anything but easy. For many years, the people in the New Mexico and Arizona Territories petitioned Congress seeking admission into the Union. During the late 19th Century various members of Congress introduced bills in support of Arizona and New Mexico statehood, but none were approved. Despite widespread concern over Arizona's constitutional provision for the recall of judges, Congress passed H.J.Res. 14, "to admit the territories of New Mexico and Arizona as States into the Union." On August 15, 1911, President William Howard Taft vetoed the statehood resolution in large part because Arizona's constitution allowed for the recall of judges, a provision that he stated went against the need for an independent judiciary.

Immediately after Taft vetoed the resolution providing for New Mexico and Arizona statehood, Congress passed S.J.Res. 57, admitting the territories of New Mexico and Arizona as states conditioned upon Arizona voters' adoption of an amendment to the constitution removing the judiciary recall provision. President Taft approved the resolution on August 21, 1911. On February 14, 1912, Taft signed the proclamation making Arizona the 48th state, and the last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the union.

In closing Congressman Gosar stated, "one hundred years later, as we celebrate the centennial of the great State of Arizona, it is incredible to see how far we have come. Natural beauty and bountiful resources bless this state. A hard work ethic and resilient spirit define its residents. Here is to another great one hundred years for this wonderful State".

As always, you can follow everything I am working on in Washington through my website (http://gosar.house.gov) on Twitter @repgosar, or through my Facebook page at Paul Gosar on Facebook.

Interview with John McCain - ABC News

The 2008 GOP nominee on the Republican race and tensions overseas.

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Governor Jan Brewer's Public Schedule for Week of February 20-26, 2012

Public Schedule For Governor Jan Brewer
Week of February 20 – February 26, 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

• 9:30 a.m. – Governor to deliver remarks at the Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation Grand Opening
ASU Polytechnic Campus
7417 East Unity Avenue, Mesa

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

• 10:00 a.m. – Governor to deliver keynote address at the National Aerosol Association Annual Meeting
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains Resort
16770 North Perimeter Drive, Scottsdale

• 6:00 p.m. – Governor to Attend the Arizona Republican Presidential Debate
Mesa Performing Arts Center
1 East Main Street, Mesa

Thursday, February 23 – Monday, February 27, 2012

• Governor to attend National Governors Association Winter Conference in Washington D.C.

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