Arizona Deserves the Best - Russell Pearce

Jerry Lewis Supporter Randy Parraz.

The man behind he recall of Russell Pearce and supporter of Jerry Lewis.




How much is Randy Paid by Unions?

Russell Pearce Responds TO GOP Questions.

The Arizona Republican Party sent out a questionnaire to all three candidates. Russell Pearce was the first to respond, the question now is will the other Republican candidates respond or will they remain silent.

My contention is that Russell Pearce has nothing to gain by being fourth coming in his responses, while the other candidates have everything to lose. So the question is will the other candidates respond in a timely manner in order for this information to get out to the public. As of now the other candidates haven't been so forth coming in answering questions.
Arizona Republican Party Survey - District 18 - Russell Pe…

Russell Pearce & Business Owners! Here What They Say.

Claude & Kathy Adams, Owners Pete's Fish n Chips:

Running a small business is always a challenge. Senator Pearce understands this so that's why he has always been a strong supporter of small business by passing legislation that lowers taxes and regulations. His legislation helped our business and others grow. We need leaders like Senator Pearce to help stabilize and grown this economy.

Earl Johnson, Owner Johnson Stewart Company:

As a longtime Mesa resident and small business owner, I proudly stand in support of Senator Russell Pearce. Senator Pearce is a rarity among politicians these days in that he keeps his word to his constituents and does exactly what he tells them he's going to do. Senator Pearce has been a strong supporter of small business by consistently voting to keep taxes low and removing burdensome regulations.

National Federation of Independent Business had this to say:

Small business job creators support Senator Russell Pearce because he's one of Arizona's most pro-small business lawmakers. We stand by Senator Pearce because he consistently stands by small business. We need his in the legislature to help ensure Arizona's private sector can create jobs and get economy growing again.

Do you stand with these businesses or do you stand with Randy Parraz in the recall election?

Who is the REAL WINNER in the Recall Race?

Everybody knows where I stand in this race and everybody knows about the sham I feel this recall is to the voters of Mesa and the State of Arizona.

Now I know, some people will disagree with me and that is fine. But it can't be said that I don't stand up for what I believe to be right even if others feel I'm total wrong. I call it as I see it.

Putting that aside let's take a little deeper look at the issue of the recall and the potential out come.

The recall group and those opposing the senator Pearce say he is hurting Arizona and not focusing on the needs of Arizonans. I question that and I question their motives in the recall. Is it really to "Better Arizona or Mesa" as I pointed out previously post or is there another motive.

Senator Pearce has brought attention to the issue of illegal immigration, both on locally and national level. His action have forced the federal government to take notice and to take action on the issue by suing the State of Arizona. Other states are now following Arizona's lead and have their own version of SB1070 that they are working on or have passed and guess what they are being sued also. Because of Senator Pearce's efforts in this area, to protect Arizona, Arizonans and the nation for that matter; he has become a high profile target for those in opposition to having states participate in doing the job the federal government has failed or refuses to do.

The political party that has the most interest in NOT dealing with the immigration issue is the Democratic Party. Why because they see the Latino vote as a vote for them and they do not want to do anything that would dilute the vote. That is one reason why they are so against cleaning up the voter roles here in Arizona and across the nation.

And that is why they have targeted Senate President Russell Pearce for removal.

Democrats are very united in their efforts and if they move slowly or quickly it doesn't matter because they are good at staying united and working for their goal of socialism. Republicans on the other hand, have a much harder time doing that and that works to the advantage of the Democrats.

The Democrats have been trying for years and waiting for the right time to strike. They have been planning for this moment for some time. The recall against Senator President Russell Pearce was planed even before the last legislative session started in January of 2011.

That is where Randy Parraz comes into the pictures. As one supporter said:

He (Randy Parraz) moved to Arizona from California, for the purpose of making changes in Arizona.  He has been trained, and has trained others, in doing exactly that. His goal is to turn Arizona into a blue state.

So what have the good Republicans of legislative district 18 done, they took the bait! Randy Parraz provided the hook, (recall) and Republicans who would not of taken the bait before now have. As another supporter said:

Who is the winner and who is the loser in what you see right now?  The Democrat Randy Parraz is the hands-down winner.  He has gotten not just Republicans to fight against each other, he has gotten Mormons to fight against each other.   He has gotten Arizona Conservatives to take their attention off other, very  important issues and instead focus on “the recall election of Russell Pearce”!   You (Republican detractors) made the decision that the recall of Russell Pearce trumped everything else.  After all, it was your right.

 If Randy Parraz is successful in his efforts to recall Senator Pearce it will just embolden him and he will go after other conservatives in his effort for change. Haven't we had enough of the HOPE and CHANGE?

Here is what Melissa Houghton said in a comment left on Facebook:

Better days for AZ, and for the rest of the US, hopefully. When Pearce is gone, perhaps there will be a domino effect....truly, this recall effort is a model for everywhere else.

As another support put it:

...will Mr. Lewis be able to do any good?  No.  He has no power, no clue, no political clout. He knows nothing about how to implement any policies or ideas he may have about illegal immigration, jobs, the economy, education, or anything else. He will end up going along and getting along.  He doesn’t have the guts or the stomach to face the angry illegals who desecrated our beloved American flag at the state capitol.  Nothing in his training or experience has prepared him to stand up to the “in your face” provocation that Russell Pearce has faced. Jerry Lewis is much too nice for that ugly fight. He will cave.

 This country is in moral decay, we are calling good bad and bad good. We have a government that is out of control and good men such are Russell Pearce step up to the plate, works to protect our borders, bring jobs to Arizona and Mesa, fights to keep taxes low, fights to make education better by working for choices and getting more money into class rooms instead of administrators, and we call that bad.

Randy Parraz handed the Republican detractors of Senator Pearce a line, hook and sinker and they bit. They are now doing the work of the Democratic Party to bring about Dems. goals. We have done just what they wanted us to do. Why do you think they aren't running a Democratic candidate because they know one can't win.

Here is what Crystal E. Long another Randy Parraz supporter had to say about his efforts:

You are creating History Randy. I watch in awe.

Is this the kind of history we as Mesa voters want? To know that we did the the work of the Democratic Party?

Having been elected at second vice chairman of the state Republican Party, having served as Legislative District 18 chairman and as a former Member of the Maricopa County GOP Executive guidance committee, I do understand a few things about how politics works. I ask who has and can help Mesa the most, is it Senator Russell Pearce or is it new comer Jerry Lewis who will have no clout in the state. If you think about it long and hard, I think you will come to the right conclusion.

What is best, isn't always what is handed to you on a Silver Platter!

Citizen's For A Better Arizona (Mesa), Ya Right!

I've taken some heat for the Randy Parraz recall signs that went up pointing out who is behind the recall effort. Gilbert Watch has done a really good job pointing out who Randy Parraz is in To the Supporters of Jerry Lewis: So why should I be the only one to take a little heat?

Now Randy Parraz and Citizen's for a Better Arizona are up to it again.

It was recently brought to my attention that this group who wants to make "Arizona a better place" is targeting businesses that support Russell Pearce.

Below are just a couple of the comments these people are making from one of their Facebook Pages.

Robert H McDonald Jr said:  

I was driving down mesa Dr and spotted the first of several Russell Pearce signs. Most were posted at businesses like Norm's watch repair and Millitts insurance Co. We need to boycott any business that supports that criminal.

Moiro Carney said:

I agree w' Robert, boycott those businesses. Or better yet-make it a point to stop in as if you were going to give them your business, and then mention that you can't in good faith support their business because they support Pearce

Respect Respecto said:  

My recommendation is to walk in an establishment, THEN notice the sign ... make small talk about "I can't believe you support Pearce ... " and walk out. Don't forget to make sure other customers hear you.

Robert Hassch said:

Probably banking on the assumption that they will survive between today and Friday. (signs)

Is Randy Parraz and the recall supporters of Russell Pearce really for a better Arizona?

These are the kinds of tactics that Unions and their thugs use to break a business. It is also the kind a antics open border advocates tried to use against Pruitts Furniture in Phoenix, in which finally the police had to be brought in. It is similar to what they did when they tried to invite themselves to a private part party sponsored by supporters of Russell Pearce of which Michael Wright of the Wright House was involved in.

The recall groups, supporters and candidates talk about civility, but yet their actions don't show it. Is this really the kind of people you want down at the legislature? I have never seen Russell Pearce advocate these kinds of tactics against a business.

Russell Pearce on the other hand looks to built build business up by fighting to keep taxes low, by fighting to keep government regulation down, by keeping jobs in Mesa i.e. the Cubs, Arizona Regional Medical Center (300 jobs), and Cindi's Cafe to name a few. 


Big difference between advocating for a Better Arizona and Mesa than that which Randy Parraz and his recall supporters are doing.

Randy Parraz & Recall Candidates & Dirty Tricks - Update

This was sent to me and comes from Randy Parraz's recall group. This is evidence as to his tactics.

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Randy Parraz & Recall Candidates & Dirty Tricks

Here is an example of how Randy Parraz and his recall candidates are working to over turn and disrupt the voice of the people because they don't like the immigration stance and promises made and kept by Senator Russell Pearce.I firmly believe that voters need to understand those behind the recall, their supporters, candidates, there cause.

 As and example:

At a private invitation only event last night put on by some friends of Russell Pearce's, Randy Parraz and some West Mesa Republicans show up uninvited and without an invitation. When they attempted to force their way into the event pushing and shoving people out of the way. They proceeded  to assault a female guest who was in their way.


One of the protester was yelling that he was a school teacher and had a letter for Senator Pearce. As it turns out the letter was a flier from Randy Parraz. The male individual was escorted out by law enforcement and in the process attempted to kiss one of the male officers. How embarrassing and rude this must be for the voters of Mesa's district 18.

How shameful this is for Mesa Republicans, who talk about raising the bar but yet stoop to this. The Senator recognized and knew some of those Republican from Mesa who showed up. I haven't decided if I will release their names and I'm leaning toward not doing so at this moment.

I'm disheartening and disappointed to see Republicans and candidates joining hands with Randy Parraz and his extreme liberal agenda to destroy the values of America. The hate for those who stand up for traditional families, the hate for those who defend the unborn, the hate for those who believe and defend the rule of law and destroy the successes of Arizona.

I will fight to let people know who is behind the recall and their agenda. That is why I'm proud to wear the badge of honor bestowed upon me the Phoenix New Slime yesterday.

Majority of Senators Support Russell Pearce & His Leadership

Letter of support, there Senators would not support Senate President Russell Pearce if he was not keeping and doing what he promised to do. Do not believe Randy Parraz, Jerry Lewis and others who would tell you differently. I know the majority of these people and they are free thinkers and do not just follow orders.

July 15, 2011 (a letter from all but 3 of the Republican State Senators in complete support of Senator Pearce

We, the undersigned Senators, support Senate President Russell Pearce. Since 2000, the voters in his district have trusted President Pearce to represent them in the Arizona legislature.

Similarly, his peers in the Senate trusted him to be the Senate President in the Fiftieth Legislature. Additionally, during his legislative career, leadership has entrusted him with the chairmanships of committees like the powerful and important Senate Appropriations Committee.

Since he was first elected to legislative office, President Pearce has been a leader in creating jobs, keeping taxes low, securing the border, immigration enforcement, advocating for school choice, and a host of other legislative issues.

President Pearce has authored several statewide ballot propositions that passed with overwhelming voter support. The President has also received numerous awards for his leadership throughout his legislative career.

He has efficiently and effectively fulfilled the role as Senate President. He adhered to legislative time lines, maintained an organized process and worked with his colleagues to conclude the 50th Legislature, First Regular Session by the 100th day – the first time in many years.

Considering his qualifications, his leadership, his long and storied history of service to the state and his love of his state and country, we support his re-election in the November recall election.

Senator Andy Biggs;Majority Leader
Senator Steve Pierce;Majority Whip
Sen. Lori Klein
Sen. Don Shooter
Sen. John Nelson
Sen. Al Melvin
Sen. Scott Bundgaard
Sen. Gail Griffin
Sen. Nancy Barto
Sen. Rick Murphy
Sen. Steve Smith
Sen. Sylvia Allen
Sen. Frank Antenori
Sen. Ron Gould
Sen. Linda Gray
Sen. Michelle Reagan
Sen. Steve Yarbrough

Jerry Lewis & Utah Compact, Unconstitutional!

Jerry Lewis says that he fully supports the Utah Compact (The Arizona Guardian) but the problem is the Utah Compact and its supporting bill in the Utah are unconstitutional and doing to help illegal immigrants in this country. Even the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is backing away from it.

This only leads us to one conclusion Jerry Lewis knows nothing about constitution of the United States of America, its founding principles, or the Arizona Constitution or any of the immigration laws that have been passed.

On the other hand Russell Pearce understand the law and immigration legislation passed in Arizona is being found to be constitutional and majority of those in Arizona support the laws.

Jerry Lewis on the other hand he just wants the Hispanics to fell welcome in his country and he doesn't care if they are legal or illegal. (Tribune Oct 2005)

Salt Lake Chamber Dupes Supporters of the Utah Compact

By Ronald W. Mortensen, April 13, 2011

Did the Salt Lake Chamber dupe Utah's religious organizations, social justice groups, and media outlets into helping it pass legislation that ;guarantees its business members a large pool of low-cost, easily exploited illegal alien labor? It appears that that may have been the case.

What Does Jerry Lewis & Kevin Gibbons Have In Common?

The question is what does Jerry Lewis the wana be Mesa LD 18 candidate and Kevin Gibbons have in common?

1. Randy Parraz - Union organizer, pro-gay marriage, failed U.S. Senate candidate
2. Chad Snow - immigration attorney, open border supporter
3. Chase Barrett/Nathan Sproul - Kevin Gibbons campaign managers (The Arizona Guardian)

If you guessed number 3 you are right.

If you remember the campaign 3 or so years ago, you will recall that it was one of the dirties races ever run by an opposing candidate. It was a campaign that attacked Senator Pearce wife and family, friends and anyone else who supported Pearce or his run office.

If you don't remember it was Kevin Gibbons immigration attorney, Jeff Flakes brother-in-law and it was Mike Haller, Jeff Flakes staffer who dug up the domestic violence charges that really didn't happen.

Jerry Lewis has said that he wants this to be a clean positive race yet he goes out and hirer the same campaign consultants who ran one of the dirties campaigns in state history.

In my opinion Jerry Lewis is just plan stupid or is just really naive, in either case I think Jerry Lewis is taking the gloves off and is going knuckle to knuckle with Senate President Russell Pearce. I really think Dea Montague, John Giles, Mike Cowan, Beth Coons, Rich Crandell and others pushing Jerry to run had better step back and rethink things and really see if they want to be associated with people like Randy Parraz, Nathan Sproul and Chase Barrett.

Jerry Lewis Not Endorsed By Own Organization.

Jerry Lewis who is running against Senate President Russell Pearce has been snuffed by the very organization that Sequoia belongs to. I believe that their rejection of Jerry Lewis goes along way in saying who represents education better in the state of Arizona.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Today, Arizona Parents for Education, a grassroots group promoting the interests of Arizona's public school distance learning programs, today announced that Senate President Russell Pearce was named the 2011 Golden Apple Award Winner. Previous winners include Governor Jan Brewer, former Senate President Tim Bee, former state Representative David Lujan, and Senator Linda Lopez.

"Arizona is fortunate to have Senate President Pearce fighting for our children," Arizona Parents for Education President Ann Robinett said. "Russell has been a tireless advocate for education in our great state. His steadfast support for distance learning and educational choice has improved education for our children at every level, and we can't thank him enough for his efforts," concluded Robinett.

There are more than 20,000 Arizona students who participate in Arizona Online Instruction programs statewide. For more information visit us on the web at www.azparents.org.

Pearce Recall Election - Is It Only About West Mesa?

I receive a copy of an email today written by some residents in West Mesa who are supporting Jerry Lewis in a supposed run against Russell Pearce. I have to say supposed race because no formal campaign committee has been formed and no announcement has been made

The letter was disturbing to me in more than one sense. What stood out to me more than anything was that it kept referring to West Mesa. It starts out "We love West Mesa", it goes on to say "Many of you have heard about the recall election for Arizona State Senate on ballot for the Nov. 8th in West Mesa's District 18" and in conclusion is states "We need an army to stand up and  fight for what is best for West Mesa..."

Mesa's District 18 is bigger than West Mesa and it's residence (Maricopa Stake)! Sorry my friends who live there, but that is what people think of when they say West Mesa. Even when I ran against my friend council member Dave Richins it was all about West Mesa.

For those who don't know, Mesa's Legislative District 18 starts at the Tempe border runs East along the Salt River to Gilbert road, then South to Broadway, then East to Lindsey, then South to Baseline Road and West to the Tempe boarder. I think that it would be helpful for those in West Mesa to remember that.

So when I got a copy of this letter my first thought was here we go again, West Mesa against the rest of District 18 and I know others have the same view. I know that is not the intention but it just give the impression.

Good people can disagree and hold different views. So those in West Mesa take note and not just make the issues about you. West is no better than Central Mesa, East Central Mesa, East Mesa, Southeast Mesa, South Central Mesa, Southwest Mesa or West central Mesa,

Get To Know Russell Pearce - Biography

Born on June 23, 1947 as one of thirteen children in Mesa, Senator Russell Pearce is a fifth-generation Arizonan on both his mother's and his father’s side. His family has long served the public interests of Arizona and its people. His Great, Great Grandfather Harrison Pearce built the Pearce Ferry on Lake Mead. His Great Grandfather James Pearce founded Taylor Arizona in the 1860’s. His Great Uncle Joe Pearce was one of the original Arizona Rangers serving from 1901-1909.

Pearce’s youth was tough. His family was poor and his father was an alcoholic without a steady job which caused the family to move from one squalid rental home to another. Pearce recalled in an Arizona Republic article that his father “was a good man, but he was very weak. He wasn’t the kind of dad, or husband he should have been. Pearce describes his mother as “a saint”.  He does not ever remember going to bed she was not still up working or getting up that she was not already up working. Her integrity, do-it-yourself attitude, and sense of personal responsibility influenced Pearce’s core political beliefs. In an Arizona Republic article Pearce recounts how as a child, upon returning home one afternoon with his family, they discovered groceries left by a good Samaritan. Despite the helpful and necessary gift, Pearce’s mother refused to let her children touch the groceries, explaining, “it was her job to raise her family”. Consistent with that belief, though they could have used the help, his mother “never took a penny from government or anybody else.”

 

After high school, from 1967 to 1969, Pearce went on a church mission in the Northeastern United States where he, among other things, worked on projects to beautify neighborhoods and tended to the youth, the elderly and sick.

Throughout his youth, Pearce was interested in becoming a doctor but due to financial constraints, instead, upon returning to Arizona, opted to join the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, his second love. He served in the Sheriff’s Office for over twenty-one years from 1970 until 1991.

Pearce joined the National Guard as a Junior in High school and served for eight years and was Honorable discharged.

Pearce revered the police badge and justice was important to him, an issue which has helped define his political career. He worked all aspects of law enforcement from deputy through Captain, a position he held from 1987-1991. One event, in particular, on July 2, 1977 defines Pearce and his time with the Sheriff’s Office. While patrolling in Guadalupe, Pearce spotted several teenage gang members carrying what appeared to be beer and after confronting them. The teenagers were uncooperative and one of them instructed his Doberman to attack Pearce. While struggling with the dog and one of the teenage subjects the dogs owner, another teenager seized Pearce’s .357 Magnum. Pearce smacked the dog with his flashlight and let go of the one teenager and grabbed for the gun, as the teenager aimed and shot. The bullet dismembered Pearce’s right ring finger before it traveled into his chest. Pearce wasn’t wearing a protective vest. Despite his wound, he continued his efforts and was able to wrestle one of the teenagers into his squad car. While calling for backup, Pearce realized the severity of his wounds yet continued pursuing the other two teenagers were still in possession of his gun. For his work, dedication and consistent bravery, Pearce received the Medal of Valor, the highest given award in law enforcement for exceptional bravery.

The remainder of his time with the Sheriff’s Office was productive and celebrated. He was five times nominated Deputy of the Year and Young Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. In addition to and despite his full-time job and married with children, Pearce earned his Bachelor of Arts in Management from the University of Phoenix in 1981 and later was recognized as the University of Phoenix as the alumni of the year.

Pearce worked all areas of law enforcement, including the SWAT (TOU) team, lake patrol, warrants, civil, patrol, training, records and identification in his assignments. His responsibilities also included reporting directly to the sheriff, working with the Legislature, Board of Supervisors, county departments and elected officials.

In March of 1991, Pearce left the Sheriff’s office after he was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to establish and lead the new North Mesa Justice Court, soon rated one of the most efficient courts in Maricopa County.

After a brief eighteen-month stint as Justice of the Peace, Pearce returned to law enforcement as the Chief Deputy of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 for Sheriff Joe. Pearce became known for his political savvy, budget awareness, and fiscal responsibility while directing the operations of the fourth largest sheriff’s office in the nation.  One of his accomplishments while Chief Deputy was to create and implement “Tent City” which received national attention and awards for saving millions of dollars in new jail construction costs.  At the same time, Pearce wrote and lobbied for the Arizona Automated Fingerprint identification (AFIS). AFIS is a high speed, high capacity image processing system that enhances the ability of the latent fingerprint examiners to search and identify crime scene evidence. Hailed as one of the best and most innovative law enforcement tools for catching criminals, Pearce crafted the system with fees and fines from convicts.

But his resourcefulness did not stop there. Upon learning that Arizona was the leading state in the nation for auto thefts, he created the Arizona Auto Theft Authority and funded it by assessments to insurance companies, requiring no taxpayer dollars. In 2006, the Auto Theft Authority received a national award for being the most effective of its kind in the country with lowering rates and with a return of over 1300% on every dollar spent.

Pearce created the Youth Assistance Foundation to generate positive interaction between youth and law enforcement, raising over a half million dollars and benefiting thousands of youth in its first year.

Other accomplishments include creating a self-funding system to offset the taxpayer’s cost to housing inmates, cooperating with the FBI to create the “Desert Hawk Fugitive Force” (one of the most successful in the nation), and writing and implementing some of the toughest DUI legislation in the nation.

In February of 1994, Pearce became the Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety continuing his get-tough law enforcement policies. He expanded the DUI Task Force into a statewide effort, promoted alcohol “Zero Tolerance” for youth under 21, and received national recognition and a national award for an Hispanic outreach program to reduce DUI’s and underage drinking.

In 1996, Pearce was asked by Governor Symington to become the Director of the Motor Vehicle Department, an offer which he accepted, with an agreement with the Governor to change MVD completely to make more sense and more customer friendly and less costly. His skills as an efficient manager and budgeter were on display when he eliminated the need for more than three million annual transactions and reduced wait times for MVD customers from over two hours to less than twenty minutes. His innovations saved the MVD over $10 million annually in administration costs. In another effort directed at saving the taxpayer time and money, Pearce implemented “Service Arizona,” the first program of its kind in the nation to renew vehicle registrations and other transactions online, 24/7.  “Service Arizona” has proven extremely successful (over 2 million annual transactions), meriting an E-Business award from IBM, the first and only presented to a government agency in the world. Pearce’s efforts in MVD caused the University of Phoenix to name him Outstanding Alumni of 1997.

After leaving the MVD in August of 1999, Pearce became a Pro-Tem Judge for the Maricopa County Justice Courts. Pearce, was recruited and did campaign as a Republican to become the State Representative of District 18 (formerly District 29). His love for his state, limited government, family values, lower taxes, reduced regulation and desire to reform government inspired his run. Pearce felt it was his duty to his country to become a state representative so that he could, with common sense and resourcefulness, make government smaller and more efficient, balance the budget, reduce the burden on taxpayers, and preserve liberty.

The voters of District 18 in November of 2000 agreed and elected him to represent them in the Arizona House of Representatives.

Soon after he was sworn into office, however, he suffered a heart attack, followed by a stroke. Yet, Pearce refused to resign and within a few days of his stroke was back at work at the Legislature. This attitude and work ethic has been present throughout Pearce’s time in office as he has worked tirelessly on the behalf of District 18 and the citizens of our State.

Senator Pearce has become known as a public servant, advocating for lower taxes, freedom from government intrusion and restrictions, parental rights, and his support of law enforcement. For many years while in the Legislature, Pearce served as Appropriations Chairman and was responsible for a balanced budget and eliminating the worst, structural deficit in Arizona’s history. Pearce remarked about his chairmanship, “I am the gatekeeper, not the gift giver.”

Under his leadership, a $500 million tax relief for taxpayers in Arizona has been achieved. He authored and sheparded legislation for the largest tax relief package in state history. For his efforts on taxes, Pearce has been awarded “Hero of the Taxpayer” by the national organization Americans for Prosperity. Furthermore, he was the only Arizonan and only one of seven legislators nationally to receive the “Hero of the Taxpayer” award from the American Tax Reform Association. Similarly, the Arizona Tax Payers Association has consistently rated him as the number one “Friend of the Tax Payer.” 

Pearce has been instrumental in protecting private property rights and guaranteed constitutional liberties. He was the prime sponsor of legislation to stop abuse of Eminent Domain and protect private property rights. He sponsored SB1108, also known as “Freedom to Carry,” which allows law abiding citizens their Constitutional right to carry, open or concealed guns in the process receiving an A+ rating from the NRA and a top ranking from the Arizona Citizens Defense League.  Pearce was recognized by the Goldwater Institute as the number one legislator who “proved to be the strongest ally… against government encroachment on liberty.”

And while Senator Pearce is well known for his work on behalf of taxpayers, he is quietly lauded for his compassion. For example in 2006, Pearce sponsored HB 2371 that provided funding for children with autism to “increase programming capacity for those affected by autism and improve the quality of service they receive” (Southwest Autism Research and Resource magazine Outreach, 29). As described in the SARRC magazine, Pearce “understood the fiscal ramifications of long-term cost avoidance for autism services and had deep compassion for the pain that many families with autism are experiencing” (Outreach, 29).

Similarly, this year (2011), Pearce was honored by Arizona School Public Relations Association for his outstanding contributions to public education.

Additionally, in a ceremony at Arizona State University, Pearce was named a “Champion for ASU” for his support of students, their families, and higher education.

And, without describing every achievement and every award, he was honored by the Arizona Technology Council for protecting and advancing Arizona as a top tier technology state.

But possibly Pearce’s greatest and most controversial achievements are associated with illegal immigration. Pearce has introduced and authored several propositions against illegal immigration. He believes, “that you have to have permission to enter this country just like you have to have permission to enter my home.” His unwavering persistence has seen Pearce author the Arizona Legal Workers Act, Prop 100 which prevents individuals who are here illegally, who commit serious crimes from being released on bond (passed by 78% of Arizona voters); Prop 102 which prevents the same from receiving punitive damages; and Prop 200, also known as Protect Arizona NOW. Prop 200 requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, requires ID at the polls, and requires proof of eligibility and legal presence in the U.S. to obtain public benefits. Prop 200, along with the rest of these measures, passed overwhelmingly at the polls. 

In 2011 with a huge state’s rights victory in the U.S. Supreme Court on Pearce’s Employer Sanctions legislation called Arizona’s “Fair and Legal Employment Act.” 

Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting

The Court said:  “Our precedents ‘establish that a high threshold must be met if a state law is to be pre-empted for conflicting with the purposes of a federal Act.’ That threshold is not met here.”

The Court also rejected the Chamber’s (ridiculous) argument that Arizona’s law would be too effective in promoting law enforcement, by imposing too large a penalty.  The Court said:  “Of course Arizona hopes that its law will result in more effective enforcement of the prohibition on employing unauthorized aliens.  But in preserving to the States the authority to impose sanctions through licensing laws, Congress did not intend to preserve only those state laws that would have no effect.”

Arizona’s “Fair and Legal Employment Act” will prove to be one the most effective and non-discriminatory laws enacted anywhere in the United States.  It will truly prevent illegal aliens from obtaining permanent employment in this state and will serve as an example of real comprehensive immigration reform for the rest of our nation.

The disinformation campaign on HB2779 would have made a Soviet propagandist proud.
The politicking regarding Arizona's worksite enforcement law is at a full swing, it is creating real concern with the illegal employers, ACLU and the open border crowd.

In his decision to refuse to block HB2779 Judge Wake said, "Those who suffer the most from unauthorized alien labor are those whom federal and Arizona law most explicitly protect. They are the competing lawful workers, many unskilled, low-wage, sometimes near or under the margin of poverty, who strain in individual competition and in a wage economy depressed by the great and expanding number of people who will work for less.

Most controversially, Pearce authored SB1070 otherwise known as “Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhood Act” which, at the time it was passed, was the broadest and strictest act against illegal immigration in the country. Since then, several states have followed. SB 1070 requires the police to check the immigration status of an individual whom has already been stopped for another reason, if the officer has reason to believe that person is not in the country legally. It contained specific language prohibiting racial profiling. Some felt this was targeting Hispanics, but Pearce’s motives were once again focused on the interest of Arizona and enforcement of the nation’s border. Pearce remarked, “We must have the courage – the fortitude – to enforce, with compassion but without apology, those laws that protect the integrity of our border and the rights of our lawful citizens.”

Pearce’s intentions as a politician and throughout his over forty years in public service have always been to be “fair, honest, efficient, effective, innovative, passionate, assertive and loyal to the citizens and taxpayers [he] serves.” Pearce’s colleagues regard him highly. Roc Arnett, president of East Valley Partnership, says “[Pearce] is very dogmatic, he’s very driven with what he is doing.” Tom Freestone, a veteran Valley politician, finds Pearce to be “very thorough, very well-studied” and “one of the best presenters [he] has ever seen.” Furthermore, Freestone believes Pearce “is very respectful, even if he disagreed” and  always “true to form.”

Today, Pearce currently continues his public service in the Senate where he was elected by his peers to serve as President of the Senate. He and his wife LuAnne have five children and fourteen grandchildren.  Three of his grandchildren, under the age of five live with him and his wife LuAnne in their 1100 square foot home in Mesa.  Every morning he wakes up to the sounds of his three grandchildren and describes the comfort he feels when his littlest grandchild, Tatum, six months old, smiles at him.

Two of Pearce’s sons have followed in his footsteps as law enforcement officers. Colten is with the Gilbert P.D. and Sean works with the Maricopa Country Sheriff’s Office. Like his father, Sean has also been awarded the Medal of Valor for bravery.   Sean was critically shot during a gun battle involving an illegal alien wanted on homicide charges.

With over 40 years of service to the state of Arizona, Senator Pearce continues to add to his legacy and record of “standing up for the Tax Payer, Families and Efficient Government” and for having the courage to take on the tough issues.  Pearce is known for his love of this Republic, the Founding Principles and recognizes God’s hand in the Making of America.

Russell Pearce Says Bring The Recall Election On.

The recall election of Russell Pearce will happen on November 8, 2011 according to a published report in the Arizona Republic and it is also reporting that Russell Pearce is ready for the election.

This is the first time in Arizona history that an elected official is being recalled for fulfilling his campaign promises. When people are clamoring about politicians not keeping their campaign promises after being elected to office, I find it ironic now that a man who has done just exactly what he said he would do now finds himself faced with this recall election.

This recall election wasn't orchestrated by the voter of legislative district 18 but by Randy Parraz a failed U.S. Congressional candidate for the seat of Senator John McCain and Chad Snow an attorney that makes a living off the undocumented.

Randy Parraz is an agitator, a pusher of social justice, a supporter of La Raza and has been arrested on a number of occasions at public meeting for not following the law. Then you have Chad Snow who has been a long time supporter and friend of Randy's, who's income is derived from off the backs of undocumented workers.

Randy Parraz and Chad Snow are refusing to release the source of funding for the recall call effort, saying that they are not required to until just 2 weeks before the recall election. What are they hiding?

Citizens Who Oppose the Pearce Recall,of which I'm the chairman, on the other hand has filled campaign reports, when we collected and spent $10,000 unlike Mr. Parraz and Snow. In doing so I wanted to be above the board unlike those pushing the recall.

Let me give you a few peaces of information that we come across during this campaign that you might find interesting:

1. Legal council for Citizens for a Better Arizona, is the same law firm representing President Obama and represent the DNC, and all the democratic members of both houses in Washington DC
2. 23 people gathered the majority of the signatures, about 10,000. People don't do that unless they are paid petition gathers. 1 individual gathered about 1,800 signatures. At $3 to $5 a signature that anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 they have spent.
3. People have signed for themselves and spouses,
4. People have used one address on front and then another address on the back when certifying that they gathered the signatures.
5. Signatures had been gathered in downtown Phoenix and other places outside of district 18. 

These are just a few of the things that have been uncovered and there are more, which will come out between now and the election.

Now those pushing for Pearce to be recalled will want you to believe that Senator Pearce is solely responsible for education cuts, cuts to social programs, cuts to health and human services, cuts to prisons, responsible for giving away City of Mesa tow contracts and many more lies. But as I recall the senate is made up of more than one person and the Jan Brewer has to sign a bill before it becomes law, So Senator Pearce couldn't of acted alone.

I ask you to do your own research, don't take the words of agitators Randy Parraz and Chad Snows on things. They want you to believe one thing and that Russell Pearce is bad for Arizona, when just the opposite is turn.

Barack Obama, Democrate & Left Wing Radicals Behind Recall Of Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce!

Who is the legal group backing "Citizens For A Better Arizona", it may surprise you. Perkins Coie is one of the law firms that this group has hired in its recall efforts to remove Russell Pearce from office.

So who is Perkins Coie?

The firm is counsel of record for the Democratic National Committee, and other political clients include nearly all Democratic members of the United States Congress, as well as several Presidential campaigns, including those of John Kerry and Barack Obama.


Perkins Coie also serves as counsel of record for the Democratic Party and its candidates; its political lawBob Bauer, and is now chaired by Marc Elias. Perkins Coie represented John Kerry's presidential campaign and the Presidential campaign of Barack Obama, and continues to represent President Obama. The firm represented Christine Gregoire in the prolonged litigation surrounding her 2004 Washington gubernatorial election, and a team of Perkins lawyers headed by Marc Elias successfully represented Al Franken in his legal battle over the 2008 Senatorial election in Minnesota. The firm also represents the Democratic Leadership Council, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

 In 2006, Perkins Coie made headlines when, led by partner Harry Schneider, it represented Salim Ahmed Hamdan, the alleged driver and bodyguard of Osama Bin Laden.

 So I ask the question again who is behind the recall effort to remove Russell Pearce from office? Do you still think it is the voters of District 18?

This is a high powered law firm with close ties to the failed Obama Administration. The administration which promised to bring us "Hope and Change" and has left us with just "Change," that is change in your pocket.

Show your support and fighting this kind of corruption. Go NOW to www.protectanamericanpatriot.com and make a donation today.

Don't let the Obama administration and the Democrats void your voice in Arizona, stop them no!

Pearce Recall - Does Daryl M. Williams, Esq Speak For The Mormon Church

Dee Dee Garcia Blase, President of Somos Republicano, one of the organization behind the recall of Russell Pearce and as some would say part of the "Recall Cartel" introduces Daryl M. Williams, Esq as an authority on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints position on SB 1070 and immigration at a fireside that was held on April 8, 2011 in Mesa Arizona.

To bring authority to what Mr. Williams has to say to the Mormon community she Dee Dee Blase cite his many accomplishments within the Mormon faith. " He is a member of the High Council of the Paradise Valley Arizona Stake. He has been a life-long Mormon, served in several bishoprics, on several High Councils, and in many other callings in the Church. His ancestors lived and are buried in Missouri, Nauvoo, and walked across the plains to Utah. He is a scriptorian."

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I find it offensive that she would use the positions that Mr. Williams has held in the Mormon faith to justify her cause in recalling Senator Pearce. I also find it offensive that Mr. Williams would pretend that he speaks for the church when he states “Russell Pearce, ... views, however, do not reflect the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ... Indeed, Mr. Pearce’s views are inconsistent with the official position of his church.” I find nowhere on any official church website where it indicates that Mr. Williams is a spokesman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Arizona. Mr. Williams does not speak for the church in any official capacity, therefore his words can not be taken as the churches official position. (A wolf in sheep clothing)

For the members of the church that believe Mr. Williams words are/is the official position of the church I would ask them to think about the stories in the Book of Mormon about the Freemen and the Kingsmen. I would ask them to think about the Title of Liberty and ask them what they are fighting for and if this recall fits into those standards.

My position is that this recall is wrong, it is going against the voice of the people who elected Senator Pearce to the Senate. I would ask you to look at who is behind this recall, not the people who gathered signatures but those behind it and their motives. They don't like the voice of the people, they don't like who the people elected into office. So they seek to destroy the will of the people by their craftiness, cunning, lies and flattering words . They seek to destroy the the rule of law by calling good bad and bad good.

Remember how other governments came crashing down, it was by the perversions of their laws. The recall was meant to be used to remove an elected official who committed a crime. I ask you what crime has been committed here? A man stands up for the rule of law and what do the Kingsmen do, they attempt to tear him down, they attack his family, they attack his friends and when they can't bring him down that way they turn to subverting the laws. In this case by the use of recall.

I don't care where you stand on the recall that is not as important to me as is the subversion of the laws by those who seek to gain from Senator Pearce being removed from office. They are corrupting the laws of this state and they need to be stopped, they need to be exposed for what they really are and for whom they work.

Who Is Behind The Pearce Recall - Randy Parraz

Who is behind the Russell Pearce recall. One of the many people behind the recall is Randy Parraz. That is Mr. Parraz in the picture above with Cesar Chavez. Mr. Parraz is a labor union organizer, who is organizing people in the spirit of the "SI, SE PUEDE" movement, for those who don't speak Spanish that is the YES WE CAN.

Mr. Parraz was the Arizona Director of the National AFL-CIO before making a failed attempt to run against Senator John McCain. Mr. Parraz also found the Student Institute for Social Change.

Here is a video of his stand on gay marriage.



Pay very close attention to what he is saying about marriage and religion and the founding values of religion in this country.


The next video show his views on immigration. As you listen to what he has to say look at the pictures in the background. Also listen to the contempt in his voice for the will of the people in Arizona in regards to SB1070



Listen to what is has to say about the ethic studies coursed being taught in Tucson Unified School District and which the attorney general has rule violate Arizona law.



Is this somebody you really want to follow?

What Do These People Have In Common? Russell Pearce, Ben Aredondo, Linda Lopez, Robert Meza, Paula Aboud

No it's not Mesa. No it's not the same party. No it's the same political ideology but the Fiesta Bowl.

The below is borrowed, taken what every you want to call it from Greg Patterson's the Arizona's Own Expresso Pundit. Now before anybody says that I'm taking things out of context there will be a link to the full story at the bottom. Greg does one of the best jobs I know of at making sense of and pointing the flaws in others arguments.

"....look at the local Fiesta Bowl investigation. The political leaders who accepted donations and took trips have fallen out of favor because the Fiesta Bowl --once an pillar of Arizona's political elite community--has tainted its reputation.

The Fiesta Bowl's new management and the media are looking to shift the blame for the malfeasance of the Fiesta Bowl to the actual victims of that malfeasance...the politicians who were lured into dealings with the Bowl. Actually, I should be more specific, the management is shifting the blame to the politcians and the media are focusing that blame on the Republicans*.

Could the candidates who received the tainted contributions have known that Fiesta Bowl management had criminally laundered Fiesta Bowl funds? Fiesta Bowl officials also invited candidates to football games and claimed that the activity was legal because management had complied with the requirement that all of the members of a single committee were invited. Could the elected officials have known that Fiesta Bowl Management didn't follow up on this requirement?

The answers to these questions are of course "no." The candidates and elected officials could not have known that the Fiesta Bowl was violating the law. Frankly, in the wake of the Citizens United case, it's not entirely clear that contributions by the Fiesta Bowl itself are illegal. The finance and gift laws are so vague and selectively enforced that it's hard to know which ones were broken and when.

And that's the point. The laws that govern politicians are so vague, convoluted and arbitrary that anyone who falls out of favor can be indicted--or at least smeared.....

....the candidates and elected official who were victimized by the Fiesta Bowl management don't deserve to be mocked and vilified in the media.

*Footnote: Remember the stories about Congressman Ed Pastor calling the Fiesta Bowl in order to get Super Bowl tickets for his Congressional buddies? Me neither. How about Ben Aredondo getting all those tickets? Paula Aboud? Linda Lopez? Robert Meza. Nope.

Russell Pearce? Yep, that rings a bell. Pearce appears to actualy be even less culpable than the other elected officialls. He paid for most of his tickets; some of the trips attributed to him were actually taken by others and on at least one occasion he attended an event as part of an official function. Yet, the media have not only focused on Pearce, but they have also mocked his attempts to provide a legal defense for each trip...."

As I told a reporter today if you are going to bring up the problems with the Fiesta Bowl and Russell Pearce you need to bring up everybody that ever received anything from the Fiesta Bowl Committee.

As promised here is the link to the full post.

Citizen Who Oppose The Pearce Recall

So there is no mistake about it. I am chairman of the committee "Citizens Who Oppose the Pearce Recall."

There has been a website set up and I invite to you visit protectanamericanpatriot.com

I firmly believe that out of state and out of district interest are attempting to manipulate the elections by using the recall process as a way of intimidating constitutionally elected officials within the state and district. I am opposing the recall effort in order to allow President Pearce and other officials to do the job that they where elected to do without being influenced by outside interest.

This recall effort is the latest in a series of attempts to punish Russell for his strong support on border security and for his hard work on balancing the state's budget in one of the most economically challenging times since the great depression.

The purpose of this committee is stop the recall by ensuring the validity of the signatures and the process. Chad Snow, the recall committees chairman has already admitted that there are duplicate signatures and signatures from those outside the district. His comments already brings into questions their motives in the recall process and shows their contempt for the voters of district 18 who have elected Mr. Pearce 16 times in primaries and general elections.

The committee will make sure that all the voters of District 18 know who is behind this recall effort and who is funding this effort to void the voters of District 18.

It is already believe that Mr. Snow and and Mr. Parrez have violated the law by not following the proper disclosure statements and hiding the names of outside donors. As a result we will be filing a complaint with the Secretary of State against the recall committee.