by | May 30, 2024 | Aggregate
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (left), former Governor Doug Duce (right)
RINO former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey endorsed fellow RINO Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer for reelection in an announcement made on Thursday.
It should be remembered that RINO Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, who oversaw early voting in Lake’s stolen 2022 election for governor, founded and operated the Pro-Democracy Republicans dark money PAC aimed at eliminating candidates with a MAGA agenda and admits to voting for Democrats last election cycle. Richer also sued Kari Lake, alleging defamation after she spoke out against him for the corrupt election and his serious conflicts of interest. He would seemingly like nothing more than to see Kari Lake lose.
Richer is set to face Justin Heap and Don Hiatt in the the July 30 GOP Primary for Maricopa County Recorder. The Gateway Pundit recently reported that Heap, who is endorsed by Kari Lake, Rep. Andy Biggs, and Rep. Paul Gosar, savaged Richer at a candidate forum hosted by the Palo Verde Republican Women’s Club’s May 15 luncheon with one simple prompt for the audience: Please raise your hand if you personally or someone you know received an extra ballot at your house during the last election cycle.
It was over for Richer, who oversees early voting and mail-in ballots in Maricopa County, when nearly half of the crowd raised their hand and exposed the corruption in Richer’s current system.
This is not the first time Ducey has endorsed the Anti-MAGA candidate in a race. As The Gateway Pundit reported, Ducey previously endorsed open-borders RINO Karrin Taylor Robson in the August 2022 Primary Election for Arizona Governor against Trump-Endorsed Kari Lake.
The Gateway Pundit recently outlined in another report that Kari Lake is leading by a landslide in the polls for Arizona’s Senate seat, but things may turn sour for the Trump-Endorsed candidate, who almost lost the 2022 primary to mass voter disenfranchisement and potential fraud, again.
EXCLUSIVE: Poll Shows Kari Lake DOMINATING in GOP U.S. Senate Primary but Will Arizona’s Rigged Elections Favor Mark Lamb Who Has “Seen Zero Evidence” of Election Fraud? (VIDEO)
It can be recalled The Gateway Pundit and Cygnal Polling conducted a poll of likely Republican voters weeks before Kari Lake’s August 2, 2022 Arizona gubernatorial primary, which found that she led competitors by double digits. Then, shenanigans in the primary election made Lake’s race a nail-biter.
When the polls opened across Maricopa County, the printers were not working, and some voters were reportedly handed slips of paper with a phone number to call. Voters were also told to visit a different polling location if they wanted to have their vote counted. Some voters were reportedly told that they had already voted.
Other issues were discovered statewide, and Pinal County even ran out of ballots at polling locations and turned voters away from the polls. Prior to this, Pinal County sent 63,000 erroneous ballots to voters leading up to the August 2nd Primary Election.
Many saw these issues as a trial run for the 2022 general election, in which 60% of machines in Maricopa County failed on election day, and other irregularities were detected statewide. Kari Lake reportedly lost the General Election by less than 1% to corrupt Democrat Katie Hobbs, who oversaw the election as Secretary of State.
Yet Kari Lake’s opponent, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, in a February 2023 Congressional Homeland Security Committee Hearing, said Trump lost his election and that he has “seen zero evidence” that election fraud had an impact in the 2020 election — even after the rigged midterms where irregularities occurred in his county during the Primary and General Elections, and 60% of machines in Maricopa County failed in the general election.
Ducey will presumably back Kari Lake’s opponent, Mark Lamb, in the Senate Primary, and it appears the fix is in.
Richer released an extensive statement via email to voters and on X today:
— GOVERNOR DUCEY ENDORSEMENT — When I moved to Arizona at the end of 2015, the state had the best brand of Republican politics in the country. Principled conservatives of character and competence.
Our then-governor, Governor Doug Ducey, of course played a large role in setting that standard. And as I settled in and attended more political and professional events (especially a lot with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce), Governor Ducey repeatedly made promises that cemented this positive brand.
Governor Ducey promised to make Arizona one of the best business climates in the country (and he was succeeding).
Governor Ducey promised to keep Arizona out of late-night talk shows (and he was succeeding).
Governor Ducey promised an efficient, effective government that would improve government where it was needed, and remove government it where it wasn’t needed (and he was succeeding).
Governor Ducey promised to avoid the personal controversies that had plagued so many politicians, including some Arizona politicians (and he was succeeding).
Governor Ducey promised a serious, professional approach to the Governor’s Office that would resemble his work as a serious, professional CEO of a successful business (and he was succeeding).
Philosophically, my politics had been set long before moving to Arizona.
Since age 15 (weird?), I’d idolized the likes Milton Friedman, F.A. Hayek, Bill Buckley, and Richard Epstein (who as my teacher for two different degrees was … a little different than his writings… Hi Professor Epstein if you’re reading!!!). And I’d worked at places like American Enterprise Institute, Cato Institute, and the Washington Legal Foundation.
But in terms of elected officials, I had fewer north stars.
Governor Ducey became one.
And that’s why I’m so proud that today he is endorsing my campaign for reelection.
“I’m endorsing Stephen Richer for reelection as Maricopa County Recorder because he is a conservative focused on efficient, lawful, and limited government.
As Recorder, Stephen led a massive voter roll cleanup and added safeguards into our county’s vote-by-mail process. And to protect homeowners from title fraud, he introduced the free Maricopa Title Alert service.
Stephen’s commitment to consistently improving government operations is what Maricopa County deserves; please join me in voting Richer for Recorder.“
I’m very grateful to Governor Ducey’s support of my ongoing efforts as Recorder to improve vote-by-mail, voter registration, and public document recording for Maricopa County.
And, as always, I’m grateful to you all for the opportunity to be in this role.
— GOVERNOR DUCEY ENDORSEMENT —
When I moved to Arizona at the end of 2015, the state had the best brand of Republican politics in the country. Principled conservatives of character and competence.
Our then-governor, Governor Doug Ducey, of course played a large role… pic.twitter.com/AlQhkE6FBD
— Stephen Richer—MaricopaCountyRecorder (prsnl acct) (@stephen_richer) May 30, 2024
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by | May 30, 2024 | Aggregate
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The political temperature in America has reached a boiling point following the controversial guilty verdict in the sham trial of President Donald Trump.
President Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to a hush-money payment made to adult porn star Stormy Daniels.
This verdict makes Trump the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. The jury reached their decision after a five-week trial and two days of deliberation.
Donald Trump denounced the trial as a “disgrace” and “rigged,” claiming that a “conflicted” and “corrupt” judge presided over the proceedings. He has consistently maintained his innocence, declaring himself a “very innocent man,” and has announced plans to appeal the verdict.
In a united front, several Republican figures released strongly-worded comments to express their outrage and support for Trump.
Sen. JD Vance wrote, “This verdict is an absolute miscarriage of justice. While the outcome of this trial will no doubt be subject to appeal, it’s a disgrace to our judicial system that such measures will be necessary. The partisan slant of this jury pool shows why we ought to litigate politics at the ballot box and not in the courtroom. Ultimately, I have faith that the 2024 election will be decided by the American people, not corrupt judges and prosecutors.”
Senator @JDVance1 Statement On Verdict In President Trump’s Manhattan Trial:
“This verdict is an absolute miscarriage of justice. While the outcome of this trial will no doubt be subject to appeal, it’s a disgrace to our judicial system that such measures will be necessary.… pic.twitter.com/tPsxxROZ3o
— Senator Vance Press Office (@SenVancePress) May 30, 2024
Sen. Tuberville wrote, “It’s a very dark day in American history. This ‘trial’ was a political witch hunt from the start. The fact that the Biden campaign staged a press conference outside the court tells you everything you need to know. Liberal activist Alvin Bragg and Biden-donor Judge Merchan had a shared goal: to put President Trump behind bars. Whether you consider the lopsided jury, the gag order issued to silence only President Trump, the prosecution’s failure to outline the alleged underlying crimes, or the lack of a unanimous verdict required for conviction, this trial was a complete joke and a massive misuse of taxpayer dollars.”
“This is pure election interference and the American people will see through it. We can’t have a two-tier justice system. If we don’t return to our Constitution, which guarantees every U.S. citizen the right to free speech and the right to a fair trial by an impartial jury, we are no better than Venezuela or communist China.”
Pure election interference.
My full statement on today’s verdict against President Trump: pic.twitter.com/btmJJCnK34
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) May 30, 2024
Sen. Ted Cruz wrote, “This is a dark day for America. This entire trial has been a sham, and it is nothing more than political persecution. The only reason they prosecuted Donald Trump is because Democrats are terrified that he will win reelection. This disgraceful decision is legally baseless and should be overturned promptly on appeal. Any judge with a modicum of integrity would recognize that this entire trial has been utterly fraudulent.”
RELEASE: My Response To The Trump Verdict pic.twitter.com/oHwEmZlW0j
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 30, 2024
Sen. Mike Lee wrote, “A sad day for America. The verdict against Donald Trump, marred by unclear charges and irregular jury instructions, sets a dangerous precedent. This was a political prosecution to help Joe Biden, a weaponization of our justice system that threatens the very fabric of our Republic.”
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— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) May 30, 2024
Sen. Ted Budd wrote, “Today’s verdict is a total disgrace. Previous district attorneys, federal prosecutors, and the Federal Election Commission all chose not to pursue this for a clear reason: President Trump committed no crime. President Trump deserves the same Constitutional rights as any American. But from the start, this was a rigged charade designed to weaponize the justice system to interfere in the presidential election and hurt President Trump. If Americans can be found guilty of a crime based on underlying allegations that were never charged, all of our Constitutional rights are at risk.”
Today’s verdict is a total disgrace. pic.twitter.com/rHqY1vas0K
— Sen. Ted Budd (@SenTedBuddNC) May 30, 2024
Sen. Barrasso wrote, “The case in New York against President Trump has never been about justice. Democrats are weaponizing the justice system against a political opponent. Elections are decided in voting booths, not courtrooms. President Trump will keep fighting to get America back on track.”
The case in New York against President Trump has never been about justice. Democrats are weaponizing the justice system against a political opponent.
Elections are decided in voting booths, not courtrooms.
President Trump will keep fighting to get America back on track.
— Sen. John Barrasso (@SenJohnBarrasso) May 30, 2024
Rep. Thomas Massie wrote, “Guilty on 34 counts, but no underlying crime. Partisan hacks serving as judges, investigators, and prosecutors have turned our legal system into a farce at both the state and federal level.”
Guilty on 34 counts, but no underlying crime. Partisan hacks serving as judges, investigators, and prosecutors have turned our legal system into a farce at both the state and federal level. pic.twitter.com/It2tcRHpxG
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 30, 2024
“Time for Red State AGs and DAs to get busy,” Rep. Mike Collins wrote.
Time for Red State AGs and DAs to get busy.
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) May 30, 2024
Rep. Matt Gaetz wrote, “This verdict is the corrupt result of a corrupt trial, a corrupt judge, and a corrupt DA. We will stand with President Trump now more than ever to save the country.”
This verdict is the corrupt result of a corrupt trial, a corrupt judge, and a corrupt DA.
We will stand with President Trump now more than ever to save the country.
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) May 30, 2024
Rep. Jim Jordan wrote, “The verdict is a travesty of justice. The Manhattan kangaroo court shows what happens when our justice system is weaponized by partisan prosecutors in front of a biased judge with an unfair process, designed to keep President Trump off the campaign trail and avoid bringing attention to President Biden’s failing radical policies. Americans see through Democrats’ lawfare tactics and know President Trump will be vindicated on appeal.”
The verdict is a travesty of justice.
The Manhattan kangaroo court shows what happens when our justice system is weaponized by partisan prosecutors in front of a biased judge with an unfair process, designed to keep President Trump off the campaign trail and avoid bringing…
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) May 30, 2024
Rep. James Comer wrote, “Today is a sad day for all Americans. This verdict in New York is another example of Democrats being relentless in their pursuit to weaponize the courts, abuse America’s judicial system, and target President Joe Biden’s political opposition. One thing is clear: Democrats are afraid to face Donald Trump. Americans will make their voices heard this November.”
STATEMENT
Today is a sad day for all Americans. This verdict in New York is another example of Democrats being relentless in their pursuit to weaponize the courts, abuse America’s judicial system, and target President Joe Biden’s political opposition. One thing is clear:…
— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) May 30, 2024
Rep. Paul Gosar, “I completely disagree w/this shameful verdict. This trial has been a sham from the beginning & while I am angry w/the decision, I am not at all surprised by the Democrats’ actions & efforts 2 silence & destroy their greatest political opponent & threat.”
I completely disagree w/this shameful verdict. This trial has been a sham from the beginning & while I am angry w/the decision, I am not at all surprised by the Democrats’ actions & efforts 2 silence & destroy their greatest political opponent & threat.
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) May 30, 2024
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wrote, “SHAM CASE. SHAM JUDGE. SHAM VERDICT. President Trump is innocent, and everyone knows it. Our justice system has been weaponized against political opponents. This is what happens in banana republics, not in America.”
SHAM CASE.
SHAM JUDGE.
SHAM VERDICT.
President Trump is innocent, and everyone knows it. Our justice system has been weaponized against political opponents. This is what happens in banana republics, not in America.
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) May 30, 2024
Rep. Greg Steube wrote, “What is happening to President Trump is beyond the pale. It’s truly unbelievable that in the United States of America, the Democrats have weaponized our justice system to go after their political opponents in a presidential election. Regardless of the outcome, this entire trial is a sham. The American people see right through it.”
What is happening to President Trump is beyond the pale.
It’s truly unbelievable that in the United States of America, the Democrats have weaponized our justice system to go after their political opponents in a presidential election.
Regardless of the outcome, this entire trial… pic.twitter.com/NLfCEL52Vv
— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) May 30, 2024
Rep.Troy Nehls wrote, “Today is one of the darkest days in the history of our country. I don’t know if our country can ever recover from the abuse of this government on President Donald Trump. I hope the American people will see through this and do the right thing for the future of our country, as we know Judge Merchan is compromised to the core. He’s scum. There is no doubt in my mind this will be overturned on appeal. You have poked the bear, and I will fight like hell to get President Trump back in the White House.”
Today is one of the darkest days in the history of our country.
I don’t know if our country can ever recover from the abuse of this government on President Donald Trump.
I hope the American people will see through this and do the right thing for the future of our country, as…
— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (@RepTroyNehls) May 30, 2024
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote, “This is a VERY dark day for American democracy when the law is weaponized against its own citizens.”
This is a VERY dark day for American democracy when the law is weaponized against its own citizens.
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) May 30, 2024
Rep. Darrell Issa wrote, “The Trump trial and verdict are a disgrace.”
The Trump trial and verdict are a disgrace.
— Rep. Darrell Issa (@repdarrellissa) May 30, 2024
Rep. Andy Biggs wrote, “The sham case against President Trump is a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars. President Trump is innocent!”
The sham case against President Trump is a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars.
President Trump is innocent!
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) May 30, 2024
Rep. Clay Higgins wrote, “The New York trial was 100% rigged. This perversion of justice will not stand. Trump will win on appeal and again in November.”
The New York trial was 100% rigged. This perversion of justice will not stand. Trump will win on appeal and again in November.
— Rep. Clay Higgins (@RepClayHiggins) May 30, 2024
Rep. Andrew Clyde, “This is the biggest miscarriage of justice in American history. Liberal jury. Corrupt judge. Unprecedented lawfare. The Left has rigged and weaponized our justice system because they’re TERRIFIED of facing President Trump in November.”
This is the biggest miscarriage of justice in American history.
Liberal jury. Corrupt judge. Unprecedented lawfare.
The Left has rigged and weaponized our justice system because they’re TERRIFIED of facing President Trump in November.
— Rep. Andrew Clyde (@Rep_Clyde) May 30, 2024
Rep. Eli Crane, “They shamelessly weaponized our “justice” system against their political opponent with a rigged trial. Unjust and un-American. I stand with President Donald J. Trump.”
They shamelessly weaponized our “justice” system against their political opponent with a rigged trial.
Unjust and un-American.
I stand with President Donald J. Trump.
— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) May 30, 2024
Rep. Mary Miller wrote, “The leftists are trying to tear America apart by erasing our borders, bankrupting us, and ending our impartial system of justice. The American people see right through these RIGGED political show trials against President Trump. The leftists will fail & we will save America.”
The leftists are trying to tear America apart by erasing our borders, bankrupting us, and ending our impartial system of justice. The American people see right through these RIGGED political show trials against President Trump. The leftists will fail & we will save America.
— Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) May 30, 2024
Rep. . Keith Self wrote, “The sham Trump trial, starring Judge Juan Merchan was orchestrated by Joe Biden. Now he will suffer the consequences. I had a front row seat to the circus in New York City last week, and while the jurors may have been fooled, the American people are not. On November 5th, a nation of his peers will deliver justice to Joe Biden by voting him out of office.”
The sham Trump trial, starring Judge Juan Merchan was orchestrated by Joe Biden. Now he will suffer the consequences.
I had a front row seat to the circus in New York City last week, and while the jurors may have been fooled, the American people are not.
On November 5th, a…
— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) May 30, 2024
Rep. Greene commented, “I agree with every single word here. Republicans have done NOTHING to stop the Democrats from destroying our justice system and our freedoms. Many Republicans would just quote the constitution as they are marched to the firing squad. When good men do nothing, evil prevails.”
I agree with every single word here.
Republicans have done NOTHING to stop the Democrats from destroying our justice system and our freedoms.
Many Republicans would just quote the constitution as they are marched to the firing squad.
When good men do nothing, evil prevails. https://t.co/O2FSubZcZk
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) May 30, 2024
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