DeRose, according to inside sources not wanting to be named,
is the target independent expenditure
mailers from the Arizona Voter Education Project, reportedly heavily funded by
the Phoenix Fire Fighters union, who is afraid DeRose may be another Sal
Diciccio. Councilman Diciccio is a
public endorser of DeRose, along with Councilman Jim Waring, Congressman David
Schweikert and some other prominent Republican officer holders.
The mailers have labeled DeRose a "Fraud," saying
he stole research on one of his best-selling books, is not really a felony
prosecutor, just works appeals issue in the Arizona Attorney General's office,
doesn't really live in the District and he donates to Democrats. Interestingly enough, residency is not a
requirement to run, only to hold office. As for donating to Democrats, DeRose
is a long time personal friend of Councilwoman Kate Gallego (he was the best
man at her wedding to her husband Congressman Ruben Gallego).
Deb Stark's campaign, not to be caught without Republicans
has outgoing County Supervisor Andy Kunasek endorsing her in a Stark mailer
entitled "What Republican Leaders Are Saying About Councilwoman Deb
Stark." Stark, a lifelong Democrat,
has been shunned by the Democratic party leadership, who is backing Jim
Mapstead, who left the Democratic party and became a registered independent
before running for council. It seems
Mapstead's campaign mail is going to Democrats and independents, not to Republicans
- at least I haven't found a Republican getting his mailers.
Not to worry, thought, because the Conservative Families
Support DeRose independent expenditure released its mailer stating DeRose is
"The only Republican in the Race."
Mesa - vote for the church guy?
Jeremy Whittaker is running for Mesa City Council and in his
campaign promotions, has a photo of himself and his wife embraced in front of Mesa 's Mormon Temple
Whittaker is the owner of N2 Network Solutions, some type of
electronic marketing firm. Whittaker, as
reported in his campaign finance statements, has loaned his campaigned several
thousand dollars. His campaign has also
spent more than $6,000 with N2 Network Solutions for "digital ad creation
and placement." Good plan - loan your campaign money, then pay the money
to a company you own to do the electronic work.
Shelly Allen, a Republican, is running against Whittaker in
the November 8th run off. Allen is
backed by the fire fighters - but the Mesa Firefighters play well with
Republicans and their local president is a Republican. Whittaker's independent expenditure attack
piece, funded by the "Arizona Citizens United" hit Whittaker hard on
his church photo and other fine points.
Confused? It is just
that kind of election year.
About Jon C. Altmann
Jon C. Altmann is
professional educator, GOP PC, and a retired senior enlisted leader having served
in Navy intelligence. He has been a
public safety consultant and past executive in emergency health care/rescue
systems. He serves in national
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commissions/committees serving the needs of veterans, military members and
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