From the Desk of: Steve Elliott,
As you know, Congressman Duncan Hunter has been amongthe strong advocates for the border fence and stoppingillegal immigration. That is why I want share with you my interview withHunter regarding his recent endorsement of Mike Huckabee. Go here to listen: http://www.firesociety.com/blog/107/22149/?src=111 Before I continue, please understand that Grassfire.org doesnot endorse or oppose candidates. In addition, I personallyhave not endorsed any candidate for president. ed, many citizens concerned about illegal immigrationhave rightfully had serious reservations about Huckabee'spast actions and the veracity of his current positions onthese issues. That's precisely why I wanted to hear fromCongressman Hunter.
I too wanted to know how he reconciledHuckabee's questionable record as governor on immigration withHuck's very strong campaign platform. + + Immigration Issues Heating Up I also asked Rep. Hunter about his new bill that seeks tooverturn the Hutchison amendment which was snuck into theomnibus spending bill just before Christmas and guttedthe Secure Fence Act. I told Rep. Hunter that Grassfire will soon be launching amajor grassroots campaign to overturn the Hutchisonfence-gutting amendment. Be watching for that in the coming week.
Mexico's Calderon in the U.S. today All this is happening while Mexican president Felipe Calderonis visiting the U.S. Why would he come in the middle of a hotlycontested primary election? One analyst says the trip is "tomake sure he puts Mexico on the next president's desk and eventry to shape the bilateral agenda." Of course, the mainstream media is trying to say immigration isnot such a big deal to Americans anymore -- that last summer'suprising against the amnesty bill was just a bunch of hot air. I think it's time once again to make all these guys feel the heat! Thanks for the stand you are taking. Steve Elliott, PresidentGrassfire.org P.S. I would enjoy getting your feedback regarding my interviewwith Duncan Hunter, and what he had to say. Go here to listen to the interview:
http://www.firesociety.com
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Mexico's President Calderon Tours U.S. Cities
Mexico's President Calderon Tours U.S. Cities To Promote Changes In U.S. Immigration Policy
There's another political campaign taking place across the United States this year, as Mexico’s President Calderon and Mexican Consulates in cities across America attempt to influence U.S. Immigration Policy.
"[W]e should have made (President Calderon) register as a lobbyist before he ever came into the United States, because, of course, that is what he is doing here. He is lobbying for an open-borders bill." Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) 2/12/2008
As Mexico's President tours cities across the U.S.,
FAIR wants all Americans know that he is here to campaign for changes in U.S. immigration laws.
PRESIDENT CALDERON'S FEBRUARY 2008 TOUR SCHEDULE
Be sure to visit the FAIR website this week for updates on the Calderon tour of the U.S. at www.fairus.org/calderonvisit
Mexican consulates stationed here in the U.S. are lobbying our local, state and federal governments to change U.S. immigration laws!
The Mexican consuls are working out of 47 consulate offices in the U.S. lobbying for illegal immigrants and operating sophisticated public relations campaigns.
The fact is they are directly engaging in American politics.
"Wherever there is a Mexican, that is Mexico"
Mexico's president Calderon September 2, 2007
Dallas Morning News, 10/4/2007
This blatant interference by the Mexican government in our
internal policy debate is something the Mexican government would never tolerate in its country.
We cannot allow another government to defend and promote the
interests of its people who have illegally entered our country
and broken our laws.
It's time for all Americans everywhere to join together and
DEMAND that Mexican Consular officials stop lobbying to
change United States policies and end this practice immediately!
Take Action Now!
Your action is needed immediately. So take a moment now to:
Contact your elected officials and ask them to get the State
Department to demand that Mexican consular officials stop
lobbying against U.S. immigration policy AND
Support FAIR's efforts to alert and inform all Americans about these
activities, and other attempts by pro-amnesty and open-border advocates to change U.S. immigration laws and reward illegal activity, with a generous
contribution.
Granting amnesty to illegal aliens has been the goal of open-border
advocate groups for many years. Now they have unified and enlisted the support of the Mexican government ... and here's what they're planning to do:
Create an anti-defamation league for illegal immigrants;
Increase spending by Mexican Consulates in the U.S., especially
in areas like North Texas where illegal immigration from Mexico has been overwhelming local towns;
Launch a media campaign aimed at undermining anyone who opposes
uncontrolled illegal immigration. (source: Dallas Morning News 10/4/2007)
The only way this scandal of the Mexican government interfering with American immigration policies and enforcement of our laws will be stopped
is the same way we stopped destructive amnesty legislation from
being passed in 2007 and the lack of U.S. government border security...
AMERICANS MUST DEMAND IT!
Thank you for your support!
There's another political campaign taking place across the United States this year, as Mexico’s President Calderon and Mexican Consulates in cities across America attempt to influence U.S. Immigration Policy.
"[W]e should have made (President Calderon) register as a lobbyist before he ever came into the United States, because, of course, that is what he is doing here. He is lobbying for an open-borders bill." Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) 2/12/2008
As Mexico's President tours cities across the U.S.,
FAIR wants all Americans know that he is here to campaign for changes in U.S. immigration laws.
PRESIDENT CALDERON'S FEBRUARY 2008 TOUR SCHEDULE
Be sure to visit the FAIR website this week for updates on the Calderon tour of the U.S. at www.fairus.org/calderonvisit
Mexican consulates stationed here in the U.S. are lobbying our local, state and federal governments to change U.S. immigration laws!
The Mexican consuls are working out of 47 consulate offices in the U.S. lobbying for illegal immigrants and operating sophisticated public relations campaigns.
The fact is they are directly engaging in American politics.
"Wherever there is a Mexican, that is Mexico"
Mexico's president Calderon September 2, 2007
Dallas Morning News, 10/4/2007
This blatant interference by the Mexican government in our
internal policy debate is something the Mexican government would never tolerate in its country.
We cannot allow another government to defend and promote the
interests of its people who have illegally entered our country
and broken our laws.
It's time for all Americans everywhere to join together and
DEMAND that Mexican Consular officials stop lobbying to
change United States policies and end this practice immediately!
Take Action Now!
Your action is needed immediately. So take a moment now to:
Contact your elected officials and ask them to get the State
Department to demand that Mexican consular officials stop
lobbying against U.S. immigration policy AND
Support FAIR's efforts to alert and inform all Americans about these
activities, and other attempts by pro-amnesty and open-border advocates to change U.S. immigration laws and reward illegal activity, with a generous
contribution.
Granting amnesty to illegal aliens has been the goal of open-border
advocate groups for many years. Now they have unified and enlisted the support of the Mexican government ... and here's what they're planning to do:
Create an anti-defamation league for illegal immigrants;
Increase spending by Mexican Consulates in the U.S., especially
in areas like North Texas where illegal immigration from Mexico has been overwhelming local towns;
Launch a media campaign aimed at undermining anyone who opposes
uncontrolled illegal immigration. (source: Dallas Morning News 10/4/2007)
The only way this scandal of the Mexican government interfering with American immigration policies and enforcement of our laws will be stopped
is the same way we stopped destructive amnesty legislation from
being passed in 2007 and the lack of U.S. government border security...
AMERICANS MUST DEMAND IT!
Thank you for your support!
Monday, February 11, 2008
oh no, John "crash" Mccain to visit Virginia Aviation Museum
oh no, John "crash" Mccain to visit Virginia Aviation Museum
head ups in VA.
John Mccain has trashed 5 naval planes in his career.
WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. John McCain will return to Virginia on Monday for a campaign rally in Richmond on the eve of Tuesday's primary, his campaign announced.
After kicking off his Virginia campaign Friday with an appearance in Norfolk, McCain plans to return to the state for a rally at the Virginia Aviation Museum at Richmond International Airport.
head ups in VA.
John Mccain has trashed 5 naval planes in his career.
WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. John McCain will return to Virginia on Monday for a campaign rally in Richmond on the eve of Tuesday's primary, his campaign announced.
After kicking off his Virginia campaign Friday with an appearance in Norfolk, McCain plans to return to the state for a rally at the Virginia Aviation Museum at Richmond International Airport.
Obama beats "Crash and burn" McCain in fresh poll
Obama beats McCain in fresh poll
will mccain "crash and burn" the GOP in November
Obama has a narrow lead over John McCain
see more info on senator john mccain
will mccain "crash and burn" the GOP in November
Obama has a narrow lead over John McCain
see more info on senator john mccain
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Teamster vs Mexican truckers ? another bbroder issue
Teamsters want DOT secretary canned over Mexican truck pilot
-- Today's Trucking News
Teamsters air campaign against Mexican trucks
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 2 hours ago
By Paul M. Krawzak
COPLEY NEWS SERVICE
3:46 p.m. February 6, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Teamsters have launched a blistering radio
and direct-mail campaign calling for the firing of U.S.
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, who they blame for
continuing a program that allows Mexican trucks to travel
throughout the United States.
The campaign marks the latest effort to end the
controversial, five-month-old, cross-border trucking project
promoted by the Bush administration.
In the radio ad, which will start running Thursday on the
self-described "progressive" Air America radio network, the
blaring of a horn and sound of a crash precede a call to
"fire" Peters.
The ad proclaims that Peters has ignored a law passed last
year to end the program. The ad is expected to run one week.
Teamster leadership said it is firing off 250,000 letters to
union members who live along the U.S.-Mexican border or haul
freight to generate opposition to the program.
The union also is targeting Peters in her home state of
Arizona, where the transportation chief has been mentioned
as a possible gubernatorial candidate in 2010.
"Part of what we want to do is make it clear that there is a
political price for doing this," said Teamsters spokeswoman
Leslie Miller.
Brian Turmail, a Department of Transportation spokesman, was
dismissive of the attack.
www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20080206-1546-cnsmextruck.html
Teamsters Launch Major Campaign to Fire US Transportation
Secretary
-- Earthtimes
all 28 news articles »
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I wonder if Air America's Thom Hartman's vigorous
Campaign against Mexican immigration has something
to do with this?
Thom Hartman, like talk radio for smart people.
--Doug
===========
PURE Republicanism?? It's now clear.
Six years of PURE Republicanism - BOTH houses
AND the Prez. Pure as it gets.
So?
Are you better off now than seven years ago?
Are you proud with what they have done to
America and her reputation? ...Your reputation?
...all that sleaze, lies and bribery? Proud?
If actions speak louder than rhetoric, then
name ONE good thing about Republicanism.
Just one.
Just one *real* thing.
Can't do it?
So? Your Republicanism more like a bad habit then?
Pure empty feelsgoodism?
-- Today's Trucking News
Teamsters air campaign against Mexican trucks
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 2 hours ago
By Paul M. Krawzak
COPLEY NEWS SERVICE
3:46 p.m. February 6, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Teamsters have launched a blistering radio
and direct-mail campaign calling for the firing of U.S.
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, who they blame for
continuing a program that allows Mexican trucks to travel
throughout the United States.
The campaign marks the latest effort to end the
controversial, five-month-old, cross-border trucking project
promoted by the Bush administration.
In the radio ad, which will start running Thursday on the
self-described "progressive" Air America radio network, the
blaring of a horn and sound of a crash precede a call to
"fire" Peters.
The ad proclaims that Peters has ignored a law passed last
year to end the program. The ad is expected to run one week.
Teamster leadership said it is firing off 250,000 letters to
union members who live along the U.S.-Mexican border or haul
freight to generate opposition to the program.
The union also is targeting Peters in her home state of
Arizona, where the transportation chief has been mentioned
as a possible gubernatorial candidate in 2010.
"Part of what we want to do is make it clear that there is a
political price for doing this," said Teamsters spokeswoman
Leslie Miller.
Brian Turmail, a Department of Transportation spokesman, was
dismissive of the attack.
www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20080206-1546-cnsmextruck.html
Teamsters Launch Major Campaign to Fire US Transportation
Secretary
-- Earthtimes
all 28 news articles »
===========
I wonder if Air America's Thom Hartman's vigorous
Campaign against Mexican immigration has something
to do with this?
Thom Hartman, like talk radio for smart people.
--Doug
===========
PURE Republicanism?? It's now clear.
Six years of PURE Republicanism - BOTH houses
AND the Prez. Pure as it gets.
So?
Are you better off now than seven years ago?
Are you proud with what they have done to
America and her reputation? ...Your reputation?
...all that sleaze, lies and bribery? Proud?
If actions speak louder than rhetoric, then
name ONE good thing about Republicanism.
Just one.
Just one *real* thing.
Can't do it?
So? Your Republicanism more like a bad habit then?
Pure empty feelsgoodism?
was John Mccain's only job in the private sector was on his wife's payroll?
was John Mccain's only job in the private sector was on his wife's payroll?
Looking at his disclosure records I can only see a salesman job
for a beer distribing company in Arizona owned by his wife.
I think the GOP is dead in November if they run
with John "crash and burn" Mccain.
I think he has exhausted the POW/hero status.
That was the 5th plane he lost, yet the media won't discuss it.
He was captured by the enemy.
Time will tell..............
Looking at his disclosure records I can only see a salesman job
for a beer distribing company in Arizona owned by his wife.
I think the GOP is dead in November if they run
with John "crash and burn" Mccain.
I think he has exhausted the POW/hero status.
That was the 5th plane he lost, yet the media won't discuss it.
He was captured by the enemy.
Time will tell..............
Huckabee kicks Mccain's ass in Kansas and Louisiana
Huckabee kicks Mccain's ass in Kansas and Louisiana
The former Arkansas governor beat McCain in Kansas nearly 3-1.
Huckabee also took Louisiana, narrowly edging out McCain, according to CNN projections.
The former Arkansas governor beat McCain in Kansas nearly 3-1.
Huckabee also took Louisiana, narrowly edging out McCain, according to CNN projections.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
BARACK'S ROAD TO VICTORY
BARACK'S ROAD TO VICTORY
Is Hillary Clinton bi-coastal? Can she win in America's heartland?
These questions surface in the wake of her victories in New York-New Jersey-Massachusetts and in California-Arizona and her defeats everywhere else except in her former native state of Arkansas and its two next-door neighbors, Tennessee and Oklahoma.
In the first flush of her California victory, it seemed Clinton had a clear path to the nomination. But the picture looks different on closer examination a day later.
While she was winning the dwellings of America's elite, Obama was sweeping everyplace else - Utah, Idaho, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota, Kansas and Colorado, many of them states with virtually no black population. And his success in Missouri, Alabama and Georgia show that he continues to dominate Southern states with their large minority populations.
Why is Clinton doing so poorly in the heartland? There, away from the liberal media and establishment bias and from the coastal immigrant and Latino concentrations, she seems at a loss. Aside from her core white-women constituency, these voters are really supporting the memory of Bill's presidency more than the prospect of a Hillary administration.
Obama is winning the primaries among younger, better-educated, less-immigrant populations. Among these groups, the future matters more than the past, and the record of Bill Clinton's administration and the implications of a Hillary presidency are separate and distinct.
Older and less-educated voters' memories of '90s glory are buoying Clinton's candidacy.
But the Northeast and California have already voted. Now the race turns to the heartland, where Obama's advantage may come into play; he's running well in "flyover country."
Over the next two weeks, nine states with as many total delegates as California will cast their votes. Obama should win Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC, because of their large black populations. His Midwest strength could well give him victories as well in Nebraska and Wisconsin.
Washington state and Maine could go either way. And Clinton's strength among California Asians probably means she'll win Hawaii. But Obama will probably creep up in delegates as February unfolds.
Then come the real heartland primaries on March 4 - Texas and Ohio. Obama's strength in the Midwest augers well for Ohio. Clinton has yet to demonstrate an appeal in this region, while Obama's wins in Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri and Iowa indicate real regional strength.
In Texas, the Hispanic vote will be key. Clinton carried California even though Obama won among both blacks and whites. She prevailed among the third of ballots cast by Latinos. To carry Texas, Obama will have to close the gap among Hispanics. His support for driver's licenses for illegal immigrants - which, at latest count, Clinton opposes - will probably be key in any drive to capture their votes.
Clinton continues to run the same campaign she always has, based on her inherited experience and her laundry list of proposed government programs. Obama, meanwhile, is inspiring voters to rally to his cause. As the race moves to Middle America, the Illinois senator may have the advantage.
And the super delegates - party poobahs who gain delegate status by virtue of their office? They may well tend to vote for Clinton. But only if the popularly elected delegates split fairly evenly do they dare tip the convention in her favor.
If they reject the voters' will and jam Hillary Clinton down their throats, they'll have hell to pay, just as the Democratic Party elite did in 1968 in Chicago's streets.
So the Democratic race is far from over. Obama could yet pull it off.
THE HISPANIC FACTOR EMERGES AS KEY
By DICK MORRIS
Published on DickMorris.com on February 7, 2008.
The Fox News exit polling in California’s Democratic primary underscores the key role of Hispanic voters in awarding the triumph to Hillary Clinton. As Texas looms as the next major contest on March 4th, the lessons learned in California will be very important.
How odd is it that Obama tied among whites and carried blacks but lost California? The key is that she won Latinos by 2:1 and they constituted one third of the vote in the primary. In Texas, their role will be similar and their impact on the race might be the same if Obama cannot turn them around.
Why the Latino support for Hillary?
Is Hillary Clinton bi-coastal? Can she win in America's heartland?
These questions surface in the wake of her victories in New York-New Jersey-Massachusetts and in California-Arizona and her defeats everywhere else except in her former native state of Arkansas and its two next-door neighbors, Tennessee and Oklahoma.
In the first flush of her California victory, it seemed Clinton had a clear path to the nomination. But the picture looks different on closer examination a day later.
While she was winning the dwellings of America's elite, Obama was sweeping everyplace else - Utah, Idaho, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota, Kansas and Colorado, many of them states with virtually no black population. And his success in Missouri, Alabama and Georgia show that he continues to dominate Southern states with their large minority populations.
Why is Clinton doing so poorly in the heartland? There, away from the liberal media and establishment bias and from the coastal immigrant and Latino concentrations, she seems at a loss. Aside from her core white-women constituency, these voters are really supporting the memory of Bill's presidency more than the prospect of a Hillary administration.
Obama is winning the primaries among younger, better-educated, less-immigrant populations. Among these groups, the future matters more than the past, and the record of Bill Clinton's administration and the implications of a Hillary presidency are separate and distinct.
Older and less-educated voters' memories of '90s glory are buoying Clinton's candidacy.
But the Northeast and California have already voted. Now the race turns to the heartland, where Obama's advantage may come into play; he's running well in "flyover country."
Over the next two weeks, nine states with as many total delegates as California will cast their votes. Obama should win Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC, because of their large black populations. His Midwest strength could well give him victories as well in Nebraska and Wisconsin.
Washington state and Maine could go either way. And Clinton's strength among California Asians probably means she'll win Hawaii. But Obama will probably creep up in delegates as February unfolds.
Then come the real heartland primaries on March 4 - Texas and Ohio. Obama's strength in the Midwest augers well for Ohio. Clinton has yet to demonstrate an appeal in this region, while Obama's wins in Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri and Iowa indicate real regional strength.
In Texas, the Hispanic vote will be key. Clinton carried California even though Obama won among both blacks and whites. She prevailed among the third of ballots cast by Latinos. To carry Texas, Obama will have to close the gap among Hispanics. His support for driver's licenses for illegal immigrants - which, at latest count, Clinton opposes - will probably be key in any drive to capture their votes.
Clinton continues to run the same campaign she always has, based on her inherited experience and her laundry list of proposed government programs. Obama, meanwhile, is inspiring voters to rally to his cause. As the race moves to Middle America, the Illinois senator may have the advantage.
And the super delegates - party poobahs who gain delegate status by virtue of their office? They may well tend to vote for Clinton. But only if the popularly elected delegates split fairly evenly do they dare tip the convention in her favor.
If they reject the voters' will and jam Hillary Clinton down their throats, they'll have hell to pay, just as the Democratic Party elite did in 1968 in Chicago's streets.
So the Democratic race is far from over. Obama could yet pull it off.
THE HISPANIC FACTOR EMERGES AS KEY
By DICK MORRIS
Published on DickMorris.com on February 7, 2008.
The Fox News exit polling in California’s Democratic primary underscores the key role of Hispanic voters in awarding the triumph to Hillary Clinton. As Texas looms as the next major contest on March 4th, the lessons learned in California will be very important.
How odd is it that Obama tied among whites and carried blacks but lost California? The key is that she won Latinos by 2:1 and they constituted one third of the vote in the primary. In Texas, their role will be similar and their impact on the race might be the same if Obama cannot turn them around.
Why the Latino support for Hillary?
IS HILLARY JUST BI-COASTAL?
IS HILLARY JUST BI-COASTAL?
By DICK MORRIS
Published on DickMorris.com on February 6, 2008.
As impressive as Hillary’s win in California is, her Super Tuesday performance raises the question: Is she a bi-coastal phenomenon? Is flyover country Obama-land?
Hillary won New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Arizona and California. But in the heartland in between, she only carried her once-native Arkansas and its next door neighbors Tennessee and Oklahoma. But Obama carried Illinois, Alabama, Minnesota, North Dakota, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Georgia, and Delaware.
Can Hillary win the states in the middle?
During the next two weeks, we will hear from Virginia, Nebraska, Louisiana, and a host of small states whose total vote equals that of California.
By the time the delegates are chosen from California, Hillary’s lead will be about 150-200 votes, not an insurmountable margin and one largely based on her lead among super delegates. Now comes two weeks of voting by small states, the largest being Washington State, which collectively have as many delegates as California. They are: Louisiana, Nebraska, Maine, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Hawaii, and Wisconsin. Obama should run well in most of them.
And then comes the decisive test on March 4th in Ohio and Texas. There the heartland will register its vote and Hillary needs to raise her game to prevail.
By DICK MORRIS
Published on DickMorris.com on February 6, 2008.
As impressive as Hillary’s win in California is, her Super Tuesday performance raises the question: Is she a bi-coastal phenomenon? Is flyover country Obama-land?
Hillary won New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Arizona and California. But in the heartland in between, she only carried her once-native Arkansas and its next door neighbors Tennessee and Oklahoma. But Obama carried Illinois, Alabama, Minnesota, North Dakota, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Georgia, and Delaware.
Can Hillary win the states in the middle?
During the next two weeks, we will hear from Virginia, Nebraska, Louisiana, and a host of small states whose total vote equals that of California.
By the time the delegates are chosen from California, Hillary’s lead will be about 150-200 votes, not an insurmountable margin and one largely based on her lead among super delegates. Now comes two weeks of voting by small states, the largest being Washington State, which collectively have as many delegates as California. They are: Louisiana, Nebraska, Maine, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Hawaii, and Wisconsin. Obama should run well in most of them.
And then comes the decisive test on March 4th in Ohio and Texas. There the heartland will register its vote and Hillary needs to raise her game to prevail.
Barack Obama defeats Hillary Rodham Clinton in Washington state
Barack Obama defeats Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic caucuses in Washington state, according to AP projections.
Full story: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8414.html
Full story: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8414.html
John Mccain gets his ass kicked in Kansas? same as November
Mccain gets his ass kicked in Kansas? same as November
If the GOP goes with John Mccain I am afraid this will be the results come the real election in November.
www.mccainalert.com
If the GOP goes with John Mccain I am afraid this will be the results come the real election in November.
www.mccainalert.com
Friday, February 08, 2008
Janet Napolitanofrom the desk of AZ governor
Dear Friends,
Arizona has wrapped up the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLII, a tremendous event that brought in an estimated 125,000 visitors to our state and put Arizona in the spotlight around the globe. One billion people in 22 countries watched a thrilling game and saw our state in a great light. The game itself is being dubbed by fans one of the best in Super Bowl history – a history Arizona was a part of.
This year’s game was a “statewide Super Bowl” that showcased all of Arizona as a great place to visit and a great place to stay. We are still counting the ways that the Super Bowl impacted business in our state, but event organizers forecast ahead of time the Super Bowl would provide a financial boost of about $400 million to our economy. No matter how the final numbers come out, there’s no doubt that the game was a big win for Arizona.
The impact of the Super Bowl stretches beyond just the play on the field and the weekend it occurs. We are hopeful that the many football fans and others who came to visit have the opportunity to come back again soon, whether on vacation, to invest in a business, or to relocate here. Showcasing our state during events such as Super Bowl, the FBR Open and the Accenture Match Play Championship helps others to catch a glimpse of the quality-of-life that has already drawn so many people to our state.
My congratulations and thanks go out to everyone involved in making Super Bowl XLII such a success – from the City of Glendale to the Super Bowl Host Committee to the public, private, nonprofit groups, businesses and citizens of Arizona who worked hard to make this a weekend to remember. Not all football fans could see their team win, but we can celebrate Super Bowl XLII as a win for Arizona.
As always, feel free to call my office at 602-542-1318 if you have questions or thoughts. Or, please visit our Web site at www.azgovernor.gov for information and news in state government.
Yours very truly,
Janet Napolitano
Governor
Arizona has wrapped up the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLII, a tremendous event that brought in an estimated 125,000 visitors to our state and put Arizona in the spotlight around the globe. One billion people in 22 countries watched a thrilling game and saw our state in a great light. The game itself is being dubbed by fans one of the best in Super Bowl history – a history Arizona was a part of.
This year’s game was a “statewide Super Bowl” that showcased all of Arizona as a great place to visit and a great place to stay. We are still counting the ways that the Super Bowl impacted business in our state, but event organizers forecast ahead of time the Super Bowl would provide a financial boost of about $400 million to our economy. No matter how the final numbers come out, there’s no doubt that the game was a big win for Arizona.
The impact of the Super Bowl stretches beyond just the play on the field and the weekend it occurs. We are hopeful that the many football fans and others who came to visit have the opportunity to come back again soon, whether on vacation, to invest in a business, or to relocate here. Showcasing our state during events such as Super Bowl, the FBR Open and the Accenture Match Play Championship helps others to catch a glimpse of the quality-of-life that has already drawn so many people to our state.
My congratulations and thanks go out to everyone involved in making Super Bowl XLII such a success – from the City of Glendale to the Super Bowl Host Committee to the public, private, nonprofit groups, businesses and citizens of Arizona who worked hard to make this a weekend to remember. Not all football fans could see their team win, but we can celebrate Super Bowl XLII as a win for Arizona.
As always, feel free to call my office at 602-542-1318 if you have questions or thoughts. Or, please visit our Web site at www.azgovernor.gov for information and news in state government.
Yours very truly,
Janet Napolitano
Governor
Thursday, February 07, 2008
more on Mccain's efforts against Prop 200 in Arizona
more on Mccain's efforts against Prop 200 in Arizona
What McCain Means by Patrick J. Buchanan
In 2004, the voters of Arizona, by 56 percent to 44 percent, enacted Proposition 200, requiring proof of citizenship before an individual may vote or receive state benefits. Forty-six percent of Hispanics voted for Prop. 200, giving the lie to those who say Hispanics support the illegal invasion of their country.
Over 190,000 Arizonans petitioned to put Prop. 200 on the ballot. As it simply required proof of citizenship before receiving the benefits and privileges of citizenship, who could oppose it? Answer: the entire GOP congressional delegation, led by Sen. John McCain.
This is the same John McCain who battled the border fence and colluded with Teddy Kennedy on the amnesty bill rejected by Congress last year after a national uproar.
see orginal article
What McCain Means by Patrick J. Buchanan
In 2004, the voters of Arizona, by 56 percent to 44 percent, enacted Proposition 200, requiring proof of citizenship before an individual may vote or receive state benefits. Forty-six percent of Hispanics voted for Prop. 200, giving the lie to those who say Hispanics support the illegal invasion of their country.
Over 190,000 Arizonans petitioned to put Prop. 200 on the ballot. As it simply required proof of citizenship before receiving the benefits and privileges of citizenship, who could oppose it? Answer: the entire GOP congressional delegation, led by Sen. John McCain.
This is the same John McCain who battled the border fence and colluded with Teddy Kennedy on the amnesty bill rejected by Congress last year after a national uproar.
see orginal article
My daddy was an Admiral: why do military people like Mccain ?
My daddy was an Admiral: why do military people like Mccain ?
I'm stumped: why do military people like Mccain ?
He was a shit pilot, earned the nickname "crash" from his
fellow naval pilots.
Just squeaked out of the Naval academy.
He trashed 5 Navy planes.
Well if your daddy and uncle were Admirals,
who gonna funk and ground this Mccain character ?
I can see the democrat "swift boat" style ads again, this time
with john mccain in the cockpit, crashing into water,
telephone lines etc.
see more details on Mccain life and career
at see more on Mccain past behavior www.mccainalert.com
I'm stumped: why do military people like Mccain ?
He was a shit pilot, earned the nickname "crash" from his
fellow naval pilots.
Just squeaked out of the Naval academy.
He trashed 5 Navy planes.
Well if your daddy and uncle were Admirals,
who gonna funk and ground this Mccain character ?
I can see the democrat "swift boat" style ads again, this time
with john mccain in the cockpit, crashing into water,
telephone lines etc.
see more details on Mccain life and career
at see more on Mccain past behavior www.mccainalert.com
who's gonna replace Mccain in the Senate?
who's gonna replace Mccain in the Senate?
who's gonna replace Mccain in Arizona?
If Mccain wins. lose or dies,he is pushing 72,
does the governor about the new senator.
AZ current governor is term limited to 2010
will democratic Janet Napolitano get the office?
see more at Mccainalert.com
who's gonna replace Mccain in Arizona?
If Mccain wins. lose or dies,he is pushing 72,
does the governor about the new senator.
AZ current governor is term limited to 2010
will democratic Janet Napolitano get the office?
see more at Mccainalert.com
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Mccain wins in Arizona, or was it really a vote to oust him from Arizona?
Mccain wins in Arizona, or was it really a vote to oust him from Arizona?
Mccain wins in Arizona, or was it a vote to oust him from Arizona?
I think the people of Arizona would have to have a fresh
face working for them,
Mccain does not work for the state just himself.
Now he talks about securing the border, after over 22 years in the
senate, Arizona is considered a freeway from Mexico.
can we see a replacement senator for this old fart Mccain (71 years old)
see more on Mccain
Mccain wins in Arizona, or was it a vote to oust him from Arizona?
I think the people of Arizona would have to have a fresh
face working for them,
Mccain does not work for the state just himself.
Now he talks about securing the border, after over 22 years in the
senate, Arizona is considered a freeway from Mexico.
can we see a replacement senator for this old fart Mccain (71 years old)
see more on Mccain
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
McCain: "Is he in the Wrong place wrong time" again ?
McCain: "Is he in the Wrong place wrong time" again ?
He may put a democrat in the White House in 2008.
more on Senator Mccain
He may put a democrat in the White House in 2008.
more on Senator Mccain
what's this Mccain "my friends" phase...
what's this Mccain "my friends" phase...
will Arizona finally get a fresh new Senator in 2010?
see more on Senator Mccain
will Arizona finally get a fresh new Senator in 2010?
see more on Senator Mccain
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Mccain's only job in the private sector was as a..........
Mccain's only job in the private sector was as a..........
Mccain's only job in the private sector was as a..........
as a beer saleman for his wife's liquor istributing company in Phoenix.
www.mccainalert.com
Mccain's only job in the private sector was as a..........
as a beer saleman for his wife's liquor istributing company in Phoenix.
www.mccainalert.com
how did Mccain score on "Economics" at the Naval Academy?
how did Mccain score on "Economics" at the Naval Academy?
he barely graduated from the academy.
he barely graduated from the academy.
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