Grassroots support builds for LISA JAMES in AZ GOP chairman’s race

PHOENIX (January 22, 2009) – In the days leading up to the election for Arizona Republican Party Chairman, Lisa James, candidate for chairman announced the support of 15 grassroots Republican leaders in addition to the 30 names released earlier this week. Those 15 supporters are:


MCRC Treasurer Danny Mazza
Apache County Chairman Rick Nathan
Apache County 1st Vice Chair Michael Humphrey
Apache County Former Chairman Jack Husted
Apache County Former Chairman Myrna Udall
Apache County, Karen Glennon
Graham County 1st Vice Chair Keith Alexander
Pima County 1st Vice Chair Jim Kaucher
Pima County 2nd Vice Chair Barbara Bathen
Yavapai County Secretary Susan Cohen
Yuma County Chairman Robert Cannell
District 8 1st Vice Chair Tracy Munsil
District 8 2nd Vice Chair Chad Willems
District 8 Former 2nd Vice Chair Travis Junion
District 20 1st Vice Chair Brian Symes

“I enthusiastically support Lisa James for State Party Chairman. Over the past two election cycles, Republicans have not fared well at
the polls. Many in our party think we need to abandon our conservative principles in order to win elections; Lisa James does not believe this,” said Danny Mazza, newly elected Treasurer of the Maricopa County Republican Committee.

“We need to have a chairman in Arizona who will rejuvenate the party and re-engage our grassroots to win elections. Lisa James can and will do this through sound leadership, confidence, and competence. I urge all state committeemen to support Lisa James for State Party Chairman.”

“I cannot express how grateful I am for the support I continue to receive from the grassroots leadership at all levels across the
state. A united party at the grassroots level will help ensure future
victories for our Republican candidates. I thank the grassroots leadership for their confidence in my ability to lead our Party as
Chairman.”

To learn more about Lisa James, her vision for the future of the Arizona Republican Party and what others are saying, please visit the campaign Web site at www.lisaforchairman.com.

What Others Are Saying About Lisa James:


The Arizona Republic Jan 23, 2009


"In very large part, Republican strength is ebbing in Arizona because the party has turned its helm over to hard-core ideologues who spend more time stirring up fights among Republicans than they do challenging the other guys.

At their state party convention on Saturday, Republicans will choose between leadership that limits their chances to win races and a leader who gives them a fighting chance.

Lisa James came within four votes of being named state party chairwoman in 2007. The strong conservative has launched a smart, efficient, endorsement-laden campaign to get her over the top this time.

Current Chairman Randy Pullen simply is not well-suited to the job. He has alienated congressional Republicans and has failed to expand the base. By his hard-core emphasis on immigration-related issues, Pullen has chased off quality GOP political candidates and countless prospective GOP voters.

The Arizona GOP doesn't need division. It needs vitality."



Stephen Lemons Tuesday, Jan. 20 2009


"I'll say one thing for Arizona Republicans, when they want someone gone, they get their long knives sharpened and start digging holes in the desert, Mafia style. Sheesh, the way it's going now, with relative moderate Lisa James picking up endorsements faster than state GOP chair Randy Pullen can spit the word "anchor baby," Pullen might be burned at the stake, and his ashes scattered to the four winds by the time the pachyderms' big state meeting happens this weekend.

You could call this roll, "Sweet Baby James' Revenge," as James is looking like she may just don her Wonder Woman suit and exact some payback for Pullen's razor thin defeat of James back in 2007. In 2007, Pullen pulled out a victory by a mere four votes, Pullen being from the wacky hillbilly wing of the party. You know, the one that believes anyone with a tan is suspect of being an MMP (Mexican Minus Papers). James is from the supposedly more prudent George W. Bush, John McCain we-like-money-a-lot wing. Otherwise known as a the "non-crazies."

That's why Randy Pullen's big endorsement so far is from neo-Nazi hugger and white supremacist e-mail forwarder state Sen. Russell Pearce.

But get this, James has picked up nods in recent days
from State Treasurer Dean Martin, U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, state
Senate Prez Bob Burns, and state House Speaker Kirk Adams (these last two according to a recent report in the Capitol Times).

It's looking like Pullen may wanna renew his country club membership, as he'll be having plenty o' time to work on his golf game."