As Surgeon General, Rich Carmona Handed Taxpayers The Tab For Weekend Travel To His Home In California.
‘Traveled To Vacation Home Frequently, Had Driver Pick-Up Dry Cleaning And Run Errands’
"…Carmona was taking advantage of official travel…” (“Testimony: Carmona Took Advantage of Perks of Office When Surgeon General,” The Weekly Standard, 11/1/12)
"…Carmona took full advantage of the perks of his job as a federal employee...” (“Testimony: Carmona Took Advantage of Perks of Office When Surgeon General,” The Weekly Standard, 11/1/12)
"Traveled to vacation home frequently, had driver pick-up dry cleaning and run errands...” (“Testimony: Carmona Took Advantage of Perks of Office When Surgeon General,” The Weekly Standard, 11/1/12)
TESTIMONY:"I was extremely concerned about the number of visits…Dr. Carmona has a summer home in Coronado Del Mar, near San Diego… conveniently, a lot of these travels would be over weekends.” (Dr. Cristina Beato, Testimony, US House Committee On Oversight, 11/2/07)
TESTIMONY:"I got word that the driver was going around picking up his [Carmona’s] dry cleaning, okay? I about fell out of my chair. And on my watch, I wasn't going to have anything like that happen.” (Dr. Cristina Beato, Testimony, US House Committee On Oversight, 11/2/07)
"‘So these were concerns both of cost and of appearance?’ the questioner in the testimony asks Beato. Carmona's former boss responds,‘Well, yes, absolutely. First of all, as to the budget, it's taxpayers' dollars.’” (“Testimony: Carmona Took Advantage of Perks of Office When Surgeon General,” The Weekly Standard, 11/1/12)
Carmona’s Congressional Motive: ‘Perks… A House And A Car’
"If a past interaction Kyl had with Carmona reveals a motive for the present, it is that the Democrat is seeking the Senate seat for the ‘perks of the office.’” (The Weekly Standard, 10/26/12)
SEN. JON KYL:"He seemed more concerned about the perks of the office…” (The Weekly Standard, 10/26/12)
SEN. JON KYL:"…he specifically asked about a house and a car…” (The Weekly Standard, 10/26/12)
SEN. JON KYL:"…he also seemed to think that it was just a lot of work for just two years… he thought, well, a position in the Senate would be a lot better to hold.” (The Weekly Standard, 10/26/12)
Carmona Spent 6 Years ‘Working’ At Luxurious Resort & Spa
Carmona:"This was a wonderful opportunity for me.”(“Carmona To Teach, Work In Town After Job As U.S. Surgeon General,” The Arizona Daily Star, 10/2/06)
Carmona: ‘Perfect Fit’"Carmona, who has been a long-time patron of Canyon Ranch and sometimes gave lectures there, described the job as a ‘perfect fit.’” (“Carmona To Teach, Work In Town After Job As U.S. Surgeon General,” The Arizona Daily Star, 10/2/06)
"…an internationalcrowd of well-to-do health seekers…”(Fodor’s, Website Accessed 10/24/12)
"…supreme comfort.” (Canyon Ranch Website)
"…the gold standard for luxurious, healthy vacations.” (Spa Week, Website Accessed 10/24/12)
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Richard Carmona's ‘Work’ On Med Board Scrutinized
Rich Carmona’s Term On Doctor Review Board Marked By ‘Steady Stream Of Criticism,’ ‘Inadequate Investigations’
Carmona ‘Spoke Out Against’ Discipline
Doctor Operated ‘On The Wrong Patient’"...Dr. Loomis for administering anesthesia to the wrong patient and to Dr. Zerella for operating on the wrong patient.” (Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, Meeting Minutes, 2/25/2001)
Carmona ‘Spoke Out Against’ ‘Discipline’"Tim Hunter, M.D. strongly recommended discipline for both MDs... Richard Carmona, M.D. spoke out against the motion.” (Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, Meeting Minutes, 2/25/2001)
"Richard Carmona, M.D. recommended an advisory letter be given the doctors...” (Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, Meeting Minutes, 2/25/2001)
Carmona Term Saw ‘Steady Stream of Criticism’
AUDIT:"...doesn’t discipline doctors, even when its own investigators discover cases in whichdoctors violated state statutes, the audit says.” (“Medical Board Still Too Lenient,” The Arizona Republic, 10/1/99)
"...the agency has come under a steady stream of criticism from legislators, good-government groups, patients and even some doctors - all charging that the board of medical examiners, or BOMAX, has not effectively policed errant physicians.” (“BOMEX Reform Still A Bit Wobbly,” The Arizona Republic, 4/18/99)
"Even though it has been through a complete overhaul, the agency that protects Arizonans from bad doctors still is too soft on errant physicians and takes too long to handle cases, the state auditor general says.” (“Medical Board Still Too Lenient,” The Arizona Republic, 10/1/99)
"...inadequate investigations of complaints, dismissed 144 of them against doctors during a special video-conference meeting Thursday in Tucson and Tempe.” (“Medical Investigators Dismiss 144 Cases,” Tucson Citizen, 7/24/99)
Arizona Medical Association Won’t Endorse Carmona
"It goes a long way to explain why the Arizona Medical Association, of which Carmona was a board member, has failed to endorse his Senate run. When those closest to a candidate fail to endorse, it’s a signal for the rest of us.” (“Dem. Senate Candidate Carmona Failed to Keep Bad Doctors Accountable,” Breitbart News, 10/30/12)
"Dr. Carmona skipped no less than 284 votes on disciplining doctors for delivering inferior care. Worse, he completely blew off 24 meetings of the BoMEx.” (“Dem. Senate Candidate Carmona Failed to Keep Bad Doctors Accountable,” Breitbart News, 10/30/12)
"...he generally blew off this responsibility.” (“Dem. Senate Candidate Carmona Failed to Keep Bad Doctors Accountable,” Breitbart News, 10/30/12)
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Carmona ‘Spoke Out Against’ Discipline
Doctor Operated ‘On The Wrong Patient’"...Dr. Loomis for administering anesthesia to the wrong patient and to Dr. Zerella for operating on the wrong patient.” (Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, Meeting Minutes, 2/25/2001)
Carmona ‘Spoke Out Against’ ‘Discipline’"Tim Hunter, M.D. strongly recommended discipline for both MDs... Richard Carmona, M.D. spoke out against the motion.” (Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, Meeting Minutes, 2/25/2001)
"Richard Carmona, M.D. recommended an advisory letter be given the doctors...” (Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, Meeting Minutes, 2/25/2001)
Carmona Term Saw ‘Steady Stream of Criticism’
AUDIT:"...doesn’t discipline doctors, even when its own investigators discover cases in whichdoctors violated state statutes, the audit says.” (“Medical Board Still Too Lenient,” The Arizona Republic, 10/1/99)
"...the agency has come under a steady stream of criticism from legislators, good-government groups, patients and even some doctors - all charging that the board of medical examiners, or BOMAX, has not effectively policed errant physicians.” (“BOMEX Reform Still A Bit Wobbly,” The Arizona Republic, 4/18/99)
"Even though it has been through a complete overhaul, the agency that protects Arizonans from bad doctors still is too soft on errant physicians and takes too long to handle cases, the state auditor general says.” (“Medical Board Still Too Lenient,” The Arizona Republic, 10/1/99)
"...inadequate investigations of complaints, dismissed 144 of them against doctors during a special video-conference meeting Thursday in Tucson and Tempe.” (“Medical Investigators Dismiss 144 Cases,” Tucson Citizen, 7/24/99)
Arizona Medical Association Won’t Endorse Carmona
"It goes a long way to explain why the Arizona Medical Association, of which Carmona was a board member, has failed to endorse his Senate run. When those closest to a candidate fail to endorse, it’s a signal for the rest of us.” (“Dem. Senate Candidate Carmona Failed to Keep Bad Doctors Accountable,” Breitbart News, 10/30/12)
"Dr. Carmona skipped no less than 284 votes on disciplining doctors for delivering inferior care. Worse, he completely blew off 24 meetings of the BoMEx.” (“Dem. Senate Candidate Carmona Failed to Keep Bad Doctors Accountable,” Breitbart News, 10/30/12)
"...he generally blew off this responsibility.” (“Dem. Senate Candidate Carmona Failed to Keep Bad Doctors Accountable,” Breitbart News, 10/30/12)
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Richard Carmona - Wrong for Arizona
Richard Carmona has no respect for the taxpayers and is wrong for Arizona. Learn more at EndingSpendingFund.com.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Richard Carmona - Angry in AZSEN
‘Sharp Barbs,’ ‘Angry Press Releases,’ Show Carmona Still ‘A Man Whose Instinct Is To Escalate Hostilities Rather Than Resolve Them.’
NOW: ‘Nasty and Personal’
"...there is little to indicate relationships will improve in the next Congress — especially if Carmona wins...” (“Arizona: Barbs Turn Personal,” Roll Call, 10/29/12)
"The Arizona Senate race has taken a nasty and personal turn in the final days, highlighted by increasingly sharp barbs between GOP Sens. Jon Kyl and John McCain and former Surgeon General Richard Carmona (D).” (“Arizona: Barbs Turn Personal,” Roll Call, 10/29/12)
FLASHBACK: ‘History of Conflicts’
"A number of Carmona’s former co-workers and employees... describe a man whose instinct is to escalate hostilities rather than resolve them.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"Court and hospital records show a history of conflicts between Carmona and other doctors, who complained about his lack of cooperation, ‘high handedness,’ ‘unwillingness to communicate’ and ‘his escalation of disagreements in an effort to prove he was right.’” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"Dr. Carmona is not a team player. Dr. Carmona, within 6 or 8 months, had burned bridges everywhere.” (Dr. Cristina Beato, Testimony, US House Committee On Oversight, 11/2/07)
"It was a living nightmare. It was a living nightmare.” (Dr. Cristina Beato, Testimony, US House Committee On Oversight, 11/2/07)
"Tensions between Carmona and others at Tucson medical center began soon after he was hired in 1985...” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"Never in my entire medical career have I seen such gross interference by a hospital administrator without the slightest attempt to reach a cooperative understanding.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
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NOW: ‘Nasty and Personal’
"...there is little to indicate relationships will improve in the next Congress — especially if Carmona wins...” (“Arizona: Barbs Turn Personal,” Roll Call, 10/29/12)
"The Arizona Senate race has taken a nasty and personal turn in the final days, highlighted by increasingly sharp barbs between GOP Sens. Jon Kyl and John McCain and former Surgeon General Richard Carmona (D).” (“Arizona: Barbs Turn Personal,” Roll Call, 10/29/12)
FLASHBACK: ‘History of Conflicts’
"A number of Carmona’s former co-workers and employees... describe a man whose instinct is to escalate hostilities rather than resolve them.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"Court and hospital records show a history of conflicts between Carmona and other doctors, who complained about his lack of cooperation, ‘high handedness,’ ‘unwillingness to communicate’ and ‘his escalation of disagreements in an effort to prove he was right.’” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"Dr. Carmona is not a team player. Dr. Carmona, within 6 or 8 months, had burned bridges everywhere.” (Dr. Cristina Beato, Testimony, US House Committee On Oversight, 11/2/07)
"It was a living nightmare. It was a living nightmare.” (Dr. Cristina Beato, Testimony, US House Committee On Oversight, 11/2/07)
"Tensions between Carmona and others at Tucson medical center began soon after he was hired in 1985...” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"Never in my entire medical career have I seen such gross interference by a hospital administrator without the slightest attempt to reach a cooperative understanding.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
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Friday, October 26, 2012
National Journal on Richard Carmona's Misleading Ad AZSEN
"...the audio of the ad would make it appear that McCain and Kyl are offering a blanket endorsement of Carmona... The ad does not state that they [McCain & Kyl] back Carmona's opponent...”
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Carmona Under Fire For ‘Controversial’ Ad - AZSEN
Richard Carmona’s Ad ‘Blasted,’ ‘Condemned,’ ‘Denounced,’ ‘Panned,’ ‘Repudiated’ Called ‘Blatantly Deceptive,’ ‘Deeply Dishonest’
Media: ‘McCain, Kyl Livid’
"...the audio of the ad would make it appear that McCain and Kyl are offering a blanket endorsement of Carmona... The ad does not state that they back Carmona's opponent...” (National Journal, 10/26/12)
"The GOP duo pushed back late Thursday with a hard-hitting joint statement in which they called the new Carmona spot "deeply dishonest" and part of a "shameful" effort to try to deceive voters that demonstrates Carmona's lack of credibility.” (The Arizona Republic, 10/25/12)
"McCain and Kyl condemned the ad... accusing Carmona of misleading voters...” (NationalJournal, 10/26/12)
"McCain, Kyl livid over new TV ad” (KTVK 3TV, Phoenix)
"The ad prompted a sharp response from Kyl and McCain.” (KTVK 3TV, Phoenix)
"Kyl and McCain, who have endorsed Flake, repudiated the ad.” (The Washington Post, 10/26/12)
"McCain and Kyl blasted the ad... calling it blatantly deceptive.” (Politico, 10/25/12)
"...the two Senators denounced the ad, calling it"deeply dishonest.” (The Hill, 10/25/12)
"...the two Arizona Republicans are not at all pleased about it.” (Politico, 10/25/12)
"McCain, Kyl slam Carmona ad as ‘deeply dishonest’” (The Hill, 10/25/12)
"...panned as ‘deeply dishonest...’” (The Daily Caller, 10/25/12)
‘...Controversial...’ (National Journal, 10/26/12)
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Media: ‘McCain, Kyl Livid’
"...the audio of the ad would make it appear that McCain and Kyl are offering a blanket endorsement of Carmona... The ad does not state that they back Carmona's opponent...” (National Journal, 10/26/12)
"The GOP duo pushed back late Thursday with a hard-hitting joint statement in which they called the new Carmona spot "deeply dishonest" and part of a "shameful" effort to try to deceive voters that demonstrates Carmona's lack of credibility.” (The Arizona Republic, 10/25/12)
"McCain and Kyl condemned the ad... accusing Carmona of misleading voters...” (NationalJournal, 10/26/12)
"McCain, Kyl livid over new TV ad” (KTVK 3TV, Phoenix)
"The ad prompted a sharp response from Kyl and McCain.” (KTVK 3TV, Phoenix)
"Kyl and McCain, who have endorsed Flake, repudiated the ad.” (The Washington Post, 10/26/12)
"McCain and Kyl blasted the ad... calling it blatantly deceptive.” (Politico, 10/25/12)
"...the two Senators denounced the ad, calling it"deeply dishonest.” (The Hill, 10/25/12)
"...the two Arizona Republicans are not at all pleased about it.” (Politico, 10/25/12)
"McCain, Kyl slam Carmona ad as ‘deeply dishonest’” (The Hill, 10/25/12)
"...panned as ‘deeply dishonest...’” (The Daily Caller, 10/25/12)
‘...Controversial...’ (National Journal, 10/26/12)
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Richard Carmona - Shameful - AZSEN
McCain & Kyl Blast Rich Carmona For Trying ‘To Deceive Voters’ With ‘Deeply Dishonest’ Campaign Ad.
"John McCain and Jon Kyl Star In Carmona Ad” (Politico, 10/25/12)
McCain & Kyl: Carmona ‘Has No Credibility’
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"It is shameful for Richard Carmona to try to deceive the voters in this way.” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"In a deeply dishonest new TV ad, Richard Carmona implies that we support his campaign for Senate. We do not.” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"It shows that he has no credibility...” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"...it says everything the voters of Arizona need to know about Richard Carmona’s fitness for office.” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
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"John McCain and Jon Kyl Star In Carmona Ad” (Politico, 10/25/12)
McCain & Kyl: Carmona ‘Has No Credibility’
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"It is shameful for Richard Carmona to try to deceive the voters in this way.” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"In a deeply dishonest new TV ad, Richard Carmona implies that we support his campaign for Senate. We do not.” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"It shows that he has no credibility...” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
SENS MCCAIN & KYL:"...it says everything the voters of Arizona need to know about Richard Carmona’s fitness for office.” (Joint Statement of Sen. John McCain & Sen. Jon Kyl, 10/25/12)
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Uncovered Richard Carmona’s Real Resume
Insider’s Guide To Carmona’s Work Experience Reveals Decades Of Hostility, Dysfunction, and Failure
Richard Carmona (D-Canyon Ranch Resort)
Curriculum Vitae
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Doesn’t Work Well With Others
· "A number of Carmona’s former co-workers and employees... describe a man whose instinct is to escalate hostilities rather than resolve them.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· "Dr. Carmona is not a team player. Dr. Carmona, within 6 or 8 months, had burned bridges everywhere.” (Committee on Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07)
· "Tensions between Carmona and others at Tucson medical center began soon after he was hired in 1985...” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Carmona Colleague:"Never in my entire medical career have I seen such gross interference by a hospital administrator without the slightest attempt to reach a cooperative understanding.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Not A Quick Study
· "...it took him eight years to acquire board certification in his field, general surgery, and... he failed the exam twice before passing it.” (“Surgeon-General-Designate Defends Credentials,” The Washington Post, 7/10/02)
· "Typically, physicians pass the examinations within a year or two.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Carmona Colleague:"Clearly you need a lot of help and instruction in how to manage your current position for which you have had no training or previous experience.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Bad With Budgeting & Finances
· "Dr. Richard Carmona had come under fire for a deficit at Kino community hospital...” (The Associated Press, 7/13/99)
· "...debt grew to $40 million during his tenure.” (“Bush May Tap Carmona To Be Surgeon General,” Tucson Citizen, 2/9/02)
· "...it continued to lose millions of dollars, and he was forced to resign.” (“The Doctor Is Armed,” Time Magazine, 3/31/02)
Unstable Employment History
· Dismissed By Tucson Medical Center:"He was dismissed as director of Tucson Medical Center’s trauma center in 1993.” (“Bush Picks Tucsonan To Be Surgeon General,” The Arizona Daily Star, 3/27/02)
· Forced Out Of Pima County Job:"The embattled head of the Pima health care system offered his resignation on the eve of a board of supervisors meeting at which he might have been fired.” (The Associated Press, 7/13/99)
· Failed To Get Renominated As Surgeon General:"It is unclear who decided Carmona’s time as Surgeon General is over.” (“U.S. Surgeon General To Return To Tucson After Four-Year Term,” The Arizona Daily Star, 8/1/06)
REFERENCES
· The Arizona Republic:"On issues pertaining to federal deficit spending and over-regulation, Carmona can be elusive... difficult to pin down.” (“A Leader for These Times,” The Arizona Republic, 10/13/12)
· Colleagues At Tucson Medical Center:"Court and hospital records show a history of conflicts between Carmona and other doctors, who complained about his lack of cooperation, ‘high handedness,’ ‘unwillingness to communicate’ and ‘his escalation of disagreements in an effort to prove he was right.’” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Angie Calvino:"Carmona demanded Angie Calvino’s resignation after she complained to colleagues about his medical judgment...” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Dr. Cristina Beato: On Working With Carmona:"It was a living nightmare. It was a living nightmare.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07)
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Richard Carmona (D-Canyon Ranch Resort)
Curriculum Vitae
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Doesn’t Work Well With Others
· "A number of Carmona’s former co-workers and employees... describe a man whose instinct is to escalate hostilities rather than resolve them.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· "Dr. Carmona is not a team player. Dr. Carmona, within 6 or 8 months, had burned bridges everywhere.” (Committee on Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07)
· "Tensions between Carmona and others at Tucson medical center began soon after he was hired in 1985...” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Carmona Colleague:"Never in my entire medical career have I seen such gross interference by a hospital administrator without the slightest attempt to reach a cooperative understanding.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Not A Quick Study
· "...it took him eight years to acquire board certification in his field, general surgery, and... he failed the exam twice before passing it.” (“Surgeon-General-Designate Defends Credentials,” The Washington Post, 7/10/02)
· "Typically, physicians pass the examinations within a year or two.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Carmona Colleague:"Clearly you need a lot of help and instruction in how to manage your current position for which you have had no training or previous experience.” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Bad With Budgeting & Finances
· "Dr. Richard Carmona had come under fire for a deficit at Kino community hospital...” (The Associated Press, 7/13/99)
· "...debt grew to $40 million during his tenure.” (“Bush May Tap Carmona To Be Surgeon General,” Tucson Citizen, 2/9/02)
· "...it continued to lose millions of dollars, and he was forced to resign.” (“The Doctor Is Armed,” Time Magazine, 3/31/02)
Unstable Employment History
· Dismissed By Tucson Medical Center:"He was dismissed as director of Tucson Medical Center’s trauma center in 1993.” (“Bush Picks Tucsonan To Be Surgeon General,” The Arizona Daily Star, 3/27/02)
· Forced Out Of Pima County Job:"The embattled head of the Pima health care system offered his resignation on the eve of a board of supervisors meeting at which he might have been fired.” (The Associated Press, 7/13/99)
· Failed To Get Renominated As Surgeon General:"It is unclear who decided Carmona’s time as Surgeon General is over.” (“U.S. Surgeon General To Return To Tucson After Four-Year Term,” The Arizona Daily Star, 8/1/06)
REFERENCES
· The Arizona Republic:"On issues pertaining to federal deficit spending and over-regulation, Carmona can be elusive... difficult to pin down.” (“A Leader for These Times,” The Arizona Republic, 10/13/12)
· Colleagues At Tucson Medical Center:"Court and hospital records show a history of conflicts between Carmona and other doctors, who complained about his lack of cooperation, ‘high handedness,’ ‘unwillingness to communicate’ and ‘his escalation of disagreements in an effort to prove he was right.’” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Angie Calvino:"Carmona demanded Angie Calvino’s resignation after she complained to colleagues about his medical judgment...” (“Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
· Dr. Cristina Beato: On Working With Carmona:"It was a living nightmare. It was a living nightmare.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07)
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Carmona Files - Financial Mismanagement AZSEN.
Richard Carmona is NOT who he says he is!
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Three Strikes, Richard Carmona, and You're Out! AZSEN.
Third Big Lie from Richard Carmona Tops Countless Distortions and Truth-Twistings Followed by Insults of Debate Moderator Candy Crowley
PHOENIX – Over the course of just two weeks President Obama's hand-picked Arizona recruit, Richard Carmona, added two more glaring lies to his list of statements that are flatly untrue. This news comes on the heels of a devastating development last week in which Carmona skewered his own campaign by personally insulting CNN's Candy Crowley.
One of Carmona's lies came to light last week, when Dennis Welch from 3TV interviewed Richard Carmona about voting in the 2010 election:
Welch: "He [Carmona] says he did vote that year but election officials in Pima County say he didn't."
Carmona: "It was a mail-in ballot, that's all I remember, and I think I was travelling -- is the reason -- most of the time I use the, uh, mail in ballot."
Welch: "But Pima County Record F. Ann Rodriguez says her records don't back up Carmona's claim."
The second whopper from Carmona stems from Carmona trying to question Flake's support for veterans. Veterans responded swiftly to support Flake, in fact, and U.S. Army Veteran April White immediately defended Flake and said, "Jeff helped me when no one else would." She also said Carmona's television advertising "makes me sick." A fact check broadcast by ABC15 News called two statements by Carmona "misleading."
A third recent major campaign fib from Carmona came early this week in which Carmona got the facts all wrong regarding Jeff Flake's support for mining in Northern Arizona.
Carmona wrongly said Jeff Flake supports mining in the Grand Canyon, but yesterday the Jeff Flake for Senate responded the claim is not true and provided video evidence of his exchange earlier this year with Ken Salazar, President Obama's Secretary of the Interior:
Flake:"If those of us who disagree with the decision to remove a million acres, nobody in the Department can say, or it’s not true, that we are advocating to mine in the Grand Canyon. Correct?”
Salazar:"That’s exactly correct.”
Flake:"And by the same token, none of us who disagree with the Department’s decision can be said to be advocating mining within the Grand Canyon National Park either?”
Salazar:"That is correct.”
Carmona's attack is based on his own error regarding basic Arizona geography: the truth is that the land in question is not in the Grand Canyon or the Grand Canyon National Park. Despite being corrected, the Carmona campaign insists on continuing to mislead voters. (“Obama Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Contradicts Richard Carmona's Campaign,” Flake press release, October 22, 2012)
"Richard Carmona earned instant infamy for his demeaning and deeply offensive insult of CNN's Candy Crowley last week,” said Arizona Republican Party spokesman Tim Sifert. "But those of us who've been watching his career come to an end also need to remind voters that Carmona's entire campaign has been based lies about Jeff Flake.”
BACKGROUND...
Carmona's Description of His Own Career Full of Distortions and Half-Truths
"I followed his career when he served as U.S. surgeon general during 2002-2006, and it was nothing to write home about – or on which to run for political office." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"In contrast to these profiles in courage, Dr. Carmona went along to get along. He testified before the Waxman committee that he had allowed himself to be muzzled and subjected to 'partisanship and political manipulation' by Bush Administration 'political appointees' in his 'chain of command,' whom he refused to name." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"Dr. Carmona was virtually invisible during his entire tenure." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"Dr. Carmona often got the science wrong." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"While he was surgeon general, Dr. Carmona gave a lecture (which I attended) to an audience of scholars at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Thirty-five of his forty minutes were devoted to self-serving autobiography; the remaining five minutes offered no specifics but merely a promise to"implement the public health policies of the president.” (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
www.azgop.org/article/three-strikes-richard-carmon...e-out
#RichardCarmona #AZSEN #USSenate
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PHOENIX – Over the course of just two weeks President Obama's hand-picked Arizona recruit, Richard Carmona, added two more glaring lies to his list of statements that are flatly untrue. This news comes on the heels of a devastating development last week in which Carmona skewered his own campaign by personally insulting CNN's Candy Crowley.
One of Carmona's lies came to light last week, when Dennis Welch from 3TV interviewed Richard Carmona about voting in the 2010 election:
Welch: "He [Carmona] says he did vote that year but election officials in Pima County say he didn't."
Carmona: "It was a mail-in ballot, that's all I remember, and I think I was travelling -- is the reason -- most of the time I use the, uh, mail in ballot."
Welch: "But Pima County Record F. Ann Rodriguez says her records don't back up Carmona's claim."
The second whopper from Carmona stems from Carmona trying to question Flake's support for veterans. Veterans responded swiftly to support Flake, in fact, and U.S. Army Veteran April White immediately defended Flake and said, "Jeff helped me when no one else would." She also said Carmona's television advertising "makes me sick." A fact check broadcast by ABC15 News called two statements by Carmona "misleading."
A third recent major campaign fib from Carmona came early this week in which Carmona got the facts all wrong regarding Jeff Flake's support for mining in Northern Arizona.
Carmona wrongly said Jeff Flake supports mining in the Grand Canyon, but yesterday the Jeff Flake for Senate responded the claim is not true and provided video evidence of his exchange earlier this year with Ken Salazar, President Obama's Secretary of the Interior:
Flake:"If those of us who disagree with the decision to remove a million acres, nobody in the Department can say, or it’s not true, that we are advocating to mine in the Grand Canyon. Correct?”
Salazar:"That’s exactly correct.”
Flake:"And by the same token, none of us who disagree with the Department’s decision can be said to be advocating mining within the Grand Canyon National Park either?”
Salazar:"That is correct.”
Carmona's attack is based on his own error regarding basic Arizona geography: the truth is that the land in question is not in the Grand Canyon or the Grand Canyon National Park. Despite being corrected, the Carmona campaign insists on continuing to mislead voters. (“Obama Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Contradicts Richard Carmona's Campaign,” Flake press release, October 22, 2012)
"Richard Carmona earned instant infamy for his demeaning and deeply offensive insult of CNN's Candy Crowley last week,” said Arizona Republican Party spokesman Tim Sifert. "But those of us who've been watching his career come to an end also need to remind voters that Carmona's entire campaign has been based lies about Jeff Flake.”
BACKGROUND...
Carmona's Description of His Own Career Full of Distortions and Half-Truths
"I followed his career when he served as U.S. surgeon general during 2002-2006, and it was nothing to write home about – or on which to run for political office." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"In contrast to these profiles in courage, Dr. Carmona went along to get along. He testified before the Waxman committee that he had allowed himself to be muzzled and subjected to 'partisanship and political manipulation' by Bush Administration 'political appointees' in his 'chain of command,' whom he refused to name." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"Dr. Carmona was virtually invisible during his entire tenure." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"Dr. Carmona often got the science wrong." (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
"While he was surgeon general, Dr. Carmona gave a lecture (which I attended) to an audience of scholars at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Thirty-five of his forty minutes were devoted to self-serving autobiography; the remaining five minutes offered no specifics but merely a promise to"implement the public health policies of the president.” (Henry I. Miller, Forbes Dr. Carmona's Condition, 10/17/12)
www.azgop.org/article/three-strikes-richard-carmon...e-out
#RichardCarmona #AZSEN #USSenate
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Four Days After "Joke," Richard Carmona Has Yet to Offer Arizonans an Explanation
Voters deserve to know why Carmona thinks a joke about a woman’s looks is funny to him.
PHOENIX – It’s been over four days since Richard Carmona made an insensitive comment about CNN’s Candy Crowley’s looks, and over three days since he was forced to apologize for it. But Richard Carmona has yet to explain to Arizona voters why he thought such a comment would be funny in the first place.
The liberal-leaning The Atlantic touched on that issue:"It’s like he wanted to have a moment of levity, to connect with voters, and the first thing that popped into his head was calling a woman ugly.” (Elspeth Reeve, "Arizona Senate Candidate Calls Candy Crowley Ugly for No Reason" The Atlantic, 10/18/12)
"Richard Carmona apologized for his comment by passing it off as a joke, but Arizonans deserve to know why Carmona thinks making fun of a woman’s appearance is funny to him,” said Sharon Giese, Arizona Republican Party National Committeewoman.
www.azgop.org/article/four-days-after-joke-richard...ation
#RichardCarmona #AZSEN #USSenate
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PHOENIX – It’s been over four days since Richard Carmona made an insensitive comment about CNN’s Candy Crowley’s looks, and over three days since he was forced to apologize for it. But Richard Carmona has yet to explain to Arizona voters why he thought such a comment would be funny in the first place.
The liberal-leaning The Atlantic touched on that issue:"It’s like he wanted to have a moment of levity, to connect with voters, and the first thing that popped into his head was calling a woman ugly.” (Elspeth Reeve, "Arizona Senate Candidate Calls Candy Crowley Ugly for No Reason" The Atlantic, 10/18/12)
"Richard Carmona apologized for his comment by passing it off as a joke, but Arizonans deserve to know why Carmona thinks making fun of a woman’s appearance is funny to him,” said Sharon Giese, Arizona Republican Party National Committeewoman.
www.azgop.org/article/four-days-after-joke-richard...ation
#RichardCarmona #AZSEN #USSenate
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Former Arizona Gov. Jane Hull isn’t a fan of U.S. Senate candidate Richard Carmona’s joke!:
Former Arizona Gov. Jane Hull isn’t a fan of U.S. Senate candidate Richard Carmona’s joke at a debate that KPNX-TV political reporter Brahm Resnick was prettier than CNN debate moderator Candy Crowley.
Keep reading: www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/10/22/hull-p....html
#RichardCarmona #JaneHull #AZSEN #USSenate
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Former Arizona Gov. Jane Hull isn’t a fan of U.S. Senate candidate Richard Carmona’s joke at a debate that KPNX-TV political reporter Brahm Resnick was prettier than CNN debate moderator Candy Crowley.
Keep reading: www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/10/22/hull-p....html
#RichardCarmona #JaneHull #AZSEN #USSenate
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Arizona Senate Candidate Tells Male Moderator He's 'Prettier' Than Candy Crowley.
Democrat Richard Carmona has been trying to move past allegations he doesn't work well with women. This may not help.
Arizona Senate candidate Richard Carmona may have hoped to put charges that he mistreated women who have worked for him behind him, but he did himself no favors Thursday when he appeared to tell the moderator of his debate with Rep. Jeff Flake that he was"prettier” than CNN’s Candy Crowley.
After a difficult stretch in the debate, moderator Brahm Resnik quipped"Geez, now I know how Candy Crowley felt.” "You’re prettier than her,” Carmona responded, eliciting a nervous laugh from the moderator."I’m not sure how to take that,” he then said.
Flake has made allegations that he has problems with women and accusing him of intimidating a former female employee.
Carmona's campaign did not immediately respond to an email request for comment.
www.buzzfeed.com/johnstanton/arizona-senate-candid...r-hes
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Arizona Senate candidate Richard Carmona may have hoped to put charges that he mistreated women who have worked for him behind him, but he did himself no favors Thursday when he appeared to tell the moderator of his debate with Rep. Jeff Flake that he was"prettier” than CNN’s Candy Crowley.
After a difficult stretch in the debate, moderator Brahm Resnik quipped"Geez, now I know how Candy Crowley felt.” "You’re prettier than her,” Carmona responded, eliciting a nervous laugh from the moderator."I’m not sure how to take that,” he then said.
Flake has made allegations that he has problems with women and accusing him of intimidating a former female employee.
Carmona's campaign did not immediately respond to an email request for comment.
www.buzzfeed.com/johnstanton/arizona-senate-candid...r-hes
#AZSEN #USSenate #RichardCarmona
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
NRSC Releases New Ad Reminding Voters That Richard Carmona Stands With Obama On Reckless Spending
Richard Carmona Supports More Spending, More Debt & Higher Taxes
WASHINGTON – The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today released their latest statewide ad which reminds voters that during his recent debate, Richard Carmona – the handpicked candidate of President Barack Obama – told voters that he wants to spend more, reverse the ban on earmarks and increase taxes on Arizona families and small businesses.
"There’s a reason President Obama personally recruited Richard Carmona to run for Senate and that’s because he knows Carmona will be a loyal ally for his tax-and-spend agenda,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox. "Jeff Flake is a proven reformer who will continue to fight wasteful spending, and that’s the type of real leadership we need in Washington today.”
BACKGROUND ...
Flake Has Led The Charge Against Earmarks & Pork Barrel Spending
"Bottom line: Flake's leadership and constant battle against earmarks did help lead to the eventual moratorium on the practice. His colleagues and taxpayer watchdog groups credit his role as essential and it's reasonable to say it wouldn't have happened without him. It's true that Flake by himself did not get rid of earmarks, and certainly some wasteful congressional spending will continue even with them officially gone. But his lonely years-long crusade, his undeniable status as the House's No. 1 earmark foe and his outsized influence on the issue does give him unique standing to take credit for getting rid of them.” (Jose Zavala and Dan Nowicki,” The issue: Rep. Jeff Flake's fight against earmarks,” Arizona Central, 6/26/12)
Meanwhile Richard Carmona – The Handpicked Candidate Of President Obama – Wants To Reverse The Ban On Earmarks
"Carmona blamed members of Congress who abused the practice for tainting earmarks. But, he said that shouldn't prevent senators from tapping into federal money to help the state improve roads, schools and infrastructure, like the Central Arizona Project, which was pushed through Congress by former U.S. Sen. Carl Hayden in 1968. It is the largest and one of the most expensive federal reclamation project in U.S. history.” (Brady McCombs,"Wide split on use of 'earmarks,'” Arizona Daily Star, 10/14/12)
"Carmona Defended The Practice, Saying ‘All Earmarks Are Not Pork’ And That They Can Fund Much-Needed Infrastructure Projects In The State. The Democrat pointed out that Flake’s congressional colleagues have found ways to circumvent the earmark ban. ‘What we are talking about are smart investments in our community,’ Carmona said. ‘This is not a bridge to nowhere.’” (Scott Wong,"Potential spoiler in Jeff Flake-Richard Carmona race,” Politico, 10/10/12)
And Carmona Supports ObamaCare, Higher Taxes & More Spending
Carmona Said He Supported Obamacare And Said What The President Did Was Brave. QUESTION:"The affordable care act, do you support it and are there any recommendations you might make for amendment to the affordable care act . . .” CARMONA:". . . Yes, I support it however, I have spoken to the President about this, I have spoken to the senior leadership, Harry Reid, Murray, Schumer on all these issues. I think what the President did was brave to move forward with a plan to try and ensure that every American has access to a basic set of health care benefits. Clearly it is where I am, 100 percent.” (“Richard Carmona Supports Obamacare,” Arizona Democrat Party Meeting, Tucson, AZ, Youtube, 1/21/12)
In September 2012, Richard Carmona Said That He Was Ok With Repealing The 2001 And 2003 Tax Cuts On"Higher Level” Income Earners. QUESTION:"Would you vote to repeal the Bush tax cuts?” CARMONA:"That’s a tough one, here is the issue on the Bush tax cuts right now. If we, it is a very complex issue, if we repeal them now, who gets hurt the most? If we just tax everybody, who’s going to get hurt the most? It is the poor people and the middle class, ok. People who are making a good living they may pay a little more but their house is not going to be in jeopardy, they are still going to make their car payments, they are still going to take vacation, so I think what makes sense right now is if you did repeal it, repeal it so that you protect the middle and lower class if you will. But on the other hand, if others at the higher level get taxed temporarily, I don’t have a problem with that.” (Stephen Lemons,"Jeff Flake-Foe Rich Carmona on Taxes, the Deficit, and Immigration,” Phoenix New Times, 9/17/12; Tempe Office Opening, www.youtube.com, 9/15/12; 4:30)
CARMONA:"... So I Think What Makes Sense Right Now Is If You Did Repeal It, Repeal It So That You Protect The Middle And Lower Class If You Will. But On The Other Hand, If Others At The Higher Level Get Taxed Temporarily, I Don’t Have A Problem With That.” (Stephen Lemons,"Jeff Flake-Foe Rich Carmona on Taxes, the Deficit, and Immigration,” Phoenix New Times, 9/17/12; Tempe Office Opening, www.youtube.com, 9/15/12; 4:30)
#NRSC #RichardCarmona #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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WASHINGTON – The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) today released their latest statewide ad which reminds voters that during his recent debate, Richard Carmona – the handpicked candidate of President Barack Obama – told voters that he wants to spend more, reverse the ban on earmarks and increase taxes on Arizona families and small businesses.
"There’s a reason President Obama personally recruited Richard Carmona to run for Senate and that’s because he knows Carmona will be a loyal ally for his tax-and-spend agenda,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox. "Jeff Flake is a proven reformer who will continue to fight wasteful spending, and that’s the type of real leadership we need in Washington today.”
BACKGROUND ...
Flake Has Led The Charge Against Earmarks & Pork Barrel Spending
"Bottom line: Flake's leadership and constant battle against earmarks did help lead to the eventual moratorium on the practice. His colleagues and taxpayer watchdog groups credit his role as essential and it's reasonable to say it wouldn't have happened without him. It's true that Flake by himself did not get rid of earmarks, and certainly some wasteful congressional spending will continue even with them officially gone. But his lonely years-long crusade, his undeniable status as the House's No. 1 earmark foe and his outsized influence on the issue does give him unique standing to take credit for getting rid of them.” (Jose Zavala and Dan Nowicki,” The issue: Rep. Jeff Flake's fight against earmarks,” Arizona Central, 6/26/12)
Meanwhile Richard Carmona – The Handpicked Candidate Of President Obama – Wants To Reverse The Ban On Earmarks
"Carmona blamed members of Congress who abused the practice for tainting earmarks. But, he said that shouldn't prevent senators from tapping into federal money to help the state improve roads, schools and infrastructure, like the Central Arizona Project, which was pushed through Congress by former U.S. Sen. Carl Hayden in 1968. It is the largest and one of the most expensive federal reclamation project in U.S. history.” (Brady McCombs,"Wide split on use of 'earmarks,'” Arizona Daily Star, 10/14/12)
"Carmona Defended The Practice, Saying ‘All Earmarks Are Not Pork’ And That They Can Fund Much-Needed Infrastructure Projects In The State. The Democrat pointed out that Flake’s congressional colleagues have found ways to circumvent the earmark ban. ‘What we are talking about are smart investments in our community,’ Carmona said. ‘This is not a bridge to nowhere.’” (Scott Wong,"Potential spoiler in Jeff Flake-Richard Carmona race,” Politico, 10/10/12)
And Carmona Supports ObamaCare, Higher Taxes & More Spending
Carmona Said He Supported Obamacare And Said What The President Did Was Brave. QUESTION:"The affordable care act, do you support it and are there any recommendations you might make for amendment to the affordable care act . . .” CARMONA:". . . Yes, I support it however, I have spoken to the President about this, I have spoken to the senior leadership, Harry Reid, Murray, Schumer on all these issues. I think what the President did was brave to move forward with a plan to try and ensure that every American has access to a basic set of health care benefits. Clearly it is where I am, 100 percent.” (“Richard Carmona Supports Obamacare,” Arizona Democrat Party Meeting, Tucson, AZ, Youtube, 1/21/12)
In September 2012, Richard Carmona Said That He Was Ok With Repealing The 2001 And 2003 Tax Cuts On"Higher Level” Income Earners. QUESTION:"Would you vote to repeal the Bush tax cuts?” CARMONA:"That’s a tough one, here is the issue on the Bush tax cuts right now. If we, it is a very complex issue, if we repeal them now, who gets hurt the most? If we just tax everybody, who’s going to get hurt the most? It is the poor people and the middle class, ok. People who are making a good living they may pay a little more but their house is not going to be in jeopardy, they are still going to make their car payments, they are still going to take vacation, so I think what makes sense right now is if you did repeal it, repeal it so that you protect the middle and lower class if you will. But on the other hand, if others at the higher level get taxed temporarily, I don’t have a problem with that.” (Stephen Lemons,"Jeff Flake-Foe Rich Carmona on Taxes, the Deficit, and Immigration,” Phoenix New Times, 9/17/12; Tempe Office Opening, www.youtube.com, 9/15/12; 4:30)
CARMONA:"... So I Think What Makes Sense Right Now Is If You Did Repeal It, Repeal It So That You Protect The Middle And Lower Class If You Will. But On The Other Hand, If Others At The Higher Level Get Taxed Temporarily, I Don’t Have A Problem With That.” (Stephen Lemons,"Jeff Flake-Foe Rich Carmona on Taxes, the Deficit, and Immigration,” Phoenix New Times, 9/17/12; Tempe Office Opening, www.youtube.com, 9/15/12; 4:30)
#NRSC #RichardCarmona #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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Election Records Don’t Back Up Richard Carmona’s Claim that He Voted in 2010. AZSEN
Pima County Recorder says it didn’t happen as Carmona recalls.
PHOENIX – The 2010 election was an important election with much at stake for the state and nation. Democrat Richard Carmona claims he voted, but election officials in Pima County say he didn’t. Indeed, records prove that he sat out both the primary and general elections.
"If you’re asking people for your vote in this election, then I think people should expect that you take your franchise as a voter seriously,” said Jeff Flake.
And records further show that Carmona has a pattern of skipping primary elections. Carmona’s response has been to say:"I think it’s very disingenuous when I’m an independent to cite me for not voting in primaries. I mean it just doesn’t happen.”
"’It just doesn’t happen?’ Apparently Dr. Carmona, who registered himself as a Democrat a year ago, remains unaware that independents have been allowed to vote in primaries since the law was changed back in 1998,” said Andrew Wilder, communications director for Flake for Senate."It strikes me that someone seeking to serve in the United States Senate should be better informed.”
Click the image below or this link to watch the report by Phoenix television station 3TV:
Stay up to date on Richard Carmona’s campaign to be a rubber stamp for Democrats’ liberal agenda in Washington by visiting rubberstamprich.com.
For more information on Jeff Flake and why he’s running for the U.S. Senate, please visit his website at www.JeffFlake.com.
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Richard Carmona has become known as "Rubber Stamp Rich" because he was personally recruited by President Obama. If elected, he would essentially become a rubber stamp for Harry Reid and Barack Obama.
#RichardCarmona #RubberStampRich #AZSEN #JeffFlake
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PHOENIX – The 2010 election was an important election with much at stake for the state and nation. Democrat Richard Carmona claims he voted, but election officials in Pima County say he didn’t. Indeed, records prove that he sat out both the primary and general elections.
"If you’re asking people for your vote in this election, then I think people should expect that you take your franchise as a voter seriously,” said Jeff Flake.
And records further show that Carmona has a pattern of skipping primary elections. Carmona’s response has been to say:"I think it’s very disingenuous when I’m an independent to cite me for not voting in primaries. I mean it just doesn’t happen.”
"’It just doesn’t happen?’ Apparently Dr. Carmona, who registered himself as a Democrat a year ago, remains unaware that independents have been allowed to vote in primaries since the law was changed back in 1998,” said Andrew Wilder, communications director for Flake for Senate."It strikes me that someone seeking to serve in the United States Senate should be better informed.”
Click the image below or this link to watch the report by Phoenix television station 3TV:
Stay up to date on Richard Carmona’s campaign to be a rubber stamp for Democrats’ liberal agenda in Washington by visiting rubberstamprich.com.
For more information on Jeff Flake and why he’s running for the U.S. Senate, please visit his website at www.JeffFlake.com.
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Richard Carmona has become known as "Rubber Stamp Rich" because he was personally recruited by President Obama. If elected, he would essentially become a rubber stamp for Harry Reid and Barack Obama.
#RichardCarmona #RubberStampRich #AZSEN #JeffFlake
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
New Richard Carmona Ads Don’t Absolve Him of Troubling Past with Women AZSEN
"Making World Better Place” for Women Doesn’t Include Banging on Their Doors in the Middle of the Night
PHOENIX – Democrat Richard Carmona unveiled two new ads today, intended to mitigate the impact of his confrontational history toward others, especially women.
"Dr. Carmona's new ads don’t absolve him of his troubled past dealing with people, particularly women,” said Andrew Wilder, communications director for Jeff Flake for Senate. "We don't think making ‘the world a better place’ includes beating on someone’s door in the middle of the night.”
Background on Richard Carmona’s History of Confrontation
Dr. Cristina Beato Testified To Congress In 2007 About An Incident In Which She Felt Threatened By Richard Carmona
During His Surgeon General Tenure, Carmona’s Boss, Cristina Beato, Alleged That He"Banged On Her Door And Yelled At Her In The Middle Of The Night.”"But behind the scenes, his former boss Cristina Beato — a onetime supporter turned bitter enemy — was painting a very different picture of Carmona for House investigators, alleging that an angry Carmona twice banged on her door and yelled at her in the middle of the night after workplace disputes.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
With Her Two Children Inside, Beato"Refused To Open The Door Because She Was Frightened Of His Behavior.”"Beato’s most eye-opening accusation involves two incidents in which she says Carmona banged on her door at her house in the middle of the night, screaming at her over issues the two disagreed on. Beato, a single mother with two children, said she refused toopen the door because she was frightened of his behavior. The two lived in the same neighborhood on the National Institute of Health campus at the time.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
"‘I Think Any Normal Woman, When Somebody Comes In At Midnight Demanding And Raising Their Voice, Would Feel Threatened,’ Beato Said In The Interview.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
Beato Alleged Carmona Was An"Extremely Angry” Person And A"Living Nightmare” To Work With."Beato gave her testimony in secret in 2007, saying Carmona was an ‘extremely angry’ person, a ‘living nightmare’ to work with, had trouble working for a female supervisor and abused travel privileges by improperly billing taxpayers for some personal expenses, according to the testimony. When POLITICO contacted Beato recently, she confirmed her testimony and reiterated her accusations on the record, five years after she originally gave them to the House committee.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
Carmona Declined Interviews On The Matter. "Carmona declined several interview requests for this story, but campaign aides furiously denied the allegations.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
Carmona Was Accused Of Having A Serious Problem With Women In The Workplace
Dr. Cristina Beato:"Dr. Carmona Also Had A Very Difficult Time Having A Female Hispanic Supervisor. He And I, BehindClosed Doors, Clashed Frequently. I Would Never Do This In Public, But He Insulted Me. He Tried To Belittle Me.” DR. CRISTINA BEATO:"Dr. Carmona was very, very brilliant, and he worked very hard. Dr. Carmona also had a very difficult time having a female Hispanic supervisor. He and I, behind closed doors, clashed frequently. I would never do this in public, but he insulted me. He tried to belittle me.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 45)
Dr. Cristina Beato:"I Experienced Sexism From Him.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 45)
Dr. Cristina Beato:"He Was An Extremely Angry Person. And He Would Walk Out The Door And Put On A Smile. I Have Never Seen Such Dysfunctionality In My Life.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 45)
Beato:"He Has Problems With Women, Serious Problems With Women.” CRISTINA BEATO:"And he has problems with women, serious problems with women. And he could not stand the fact that I was going to beASH. He tried to undermine my nomination several times, both on the Hill here -- because I know my Senator that sponsored me -- as well as in the White House. He'd try to go in -- and people would tell me this, you know. It wastotally unprofessional, totally unprofessional.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 48)
Beato:"It Was A Living Nightmare. It Was A Living Nightmare.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 48)
Carmona Also Had A Confrontation With A Female Colleague When He Was Head Of The Pima County Health System
Campoy, A County Health Commissioner, Reported To The County Attorney That A Doctor Had A Drug Abuse Problem And Was Writing False Prescriptions; Carmona"Had Already Dealt With The Doctor On The Issue Two Years Before.”"His final battle there came in a dispute in May 1999 with county health commissioner Sylvia Campoy, who had reported to the county attorney allegations that a Kino doctor with a drug abuse problem had written false prescriptions to access drugs. Carmona had already dealt with the doctor on the issue two years before, and after an internal investigation, encouraged the doctor to report himself to the Board of Medical Examiners.” (Ann-Eve Pedersen and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"After Campoy Reported The Allegations, Carmona Became Irate, Saying She Had Violated The Accused Doctor’s Confidentiality, an opinion shared by the Kino Community hospital board and the Pima County medical society.” (Ann-Eve Pedersen and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"‘What I Got From Dr. Carmona [After Reporting The Case] Was Antagonism And . . . Threats,’ Campoy Later Told An Investigator From The Arizona Department Of Public Safety’s Prescription Fraud Unit, according to a state Board of Medical Examiners document obtained through Arizona’s public records law. ‘I was screamed at, I was yelled at. I was told it was none of my business. I was told that I had breached peer review.’” (Ann-Eve Pedersen and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Carmona Bullied A Female Nurse When He Was A Director At The Tucson Medical Center
"Court And Hospital Records Show A History Of Conflicts Between Carmona And Other Doctors, Who Complained About His Lack Of Cooperation, ‘High Handedness,’ ‘Unwillingness To Communicate’ And ‘His Escalation Of Disagreements In An Effort To Prove He Was Right.’” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"In One Case, Hospital Administrators Cited His ‘Bullying’ Of A Nurse Who Said He Failed To Diagnose A Young Boy’s Skull Fracture In 1991.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Carmona Retaliated By Demanding Angie Calvino’s Resignation Because She Complained About Him."Carmona demanded Angie Calvino’s resignation after she complained to colleagues about his medical judgment, rather than reporting her concerns to the hospital’s confidential peer review committee, court records show.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"In A Mediated Agreement, Calvino Agreed To A Demotion If Carmona Did Not Report Her To The State Nursing Board For Not Following Protocol, According To Those Familiar With The Case.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"However, Court Records Show That A Few Months Later Carmona Did Report Her, And Calvino Remained Demoted.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
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PHOENIX – Democrat Richard Carmona unveiled two new ads today, intended to mitigate the impact of his confrontational history toward others, especially women.
"Dr. Carmona's new ads don’t absolve him of his troubled past dealing with people, particularly women,” said Andrew Wilder, communications director for Jeff Flake for Senate. "We don't think making ‘the world a better place’ includes beating on someone’s door in the middle of the night.”
Background on Richard Carmona’s History of Confrontation
Dr. Cristina Beato Testified To Congress In 2007 About An Incident In Which She Felt Threatened By Richard Carmona
During His Surgeon General Tenure, Carmona’s Boss, Cristina Beato, Alleged That He"Banged On Her Door And Yelled At Her In The Middle Of The Night.”"But behind the scenes, his former boss Cristina Beato — a onetime supporter turned bitter enemy — was painting a very different picture of Carmona for House investigators, alleging that an angry Carmona twice banged on her door and yelled at her in the middle of the night after workplace disputes.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
With Her Two Children Inside, Beato"Refused To Open The Door Because She Was Frightened Of His Behavior.”"Beato’s most eye-opening accusation involves two incidents in which she says Carmona banged on her door at her house in the middle of the night, screaming at her over issues the two disagreed on. Beato, a single mother with two children, said she refused toopen the door because she was frightened of his behavior. The two lived in the same neighborhood on the National Institute of Health campus at the time.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
"‘I Think Any Normal Woman, When Somebody Comes In At Midnight Demanding And Raising Their Voice, Would Feel Threatened,’ Beato Said In The Interview.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
Beato Alleged Carmona Was An"Extremely Angry” Person And A"Living Nightmare” To Work With."Beato gave her testimony in secret in 2007, saying Carmona was an ‘extremely angry’ person, a ‘living nightmare’ to work with, had trouble working for a female supervisor and abused travel privileges by improperly billing taxpayers for some personal expenses, according to the testimony. When POLITICO contacted Beato recently, she confirmed her testimony and reiterated her accusations on the record, five years after she originally gave them to the House committee.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
Carmona Declined Interviews On The Matter. "Carmona declined several interview requests for this story, but campaign aides furiously denied the allegations.” (John Bresnahan and Manu Raju,"Richard Carmona Draws Fire From Another Former Boss,” Politico, 5/21/12)
Carmona Was Accused Of Having A Serious Problem With Women In The Workplace
Dr. Cristina Beato:"Dr. Carmona Also Had A Very Difficult Time Having A Female Hispanic Supervisor. He And I, BehindClosed Doors, Clashed Frequently. I Would Never Do This In Public, But He Insulted Me. He Tried To Belittle Me.” DR. CRISTINA BEATO:"Dr. Carmona was very, very brilliant, and he worked very hard. Dr. Carmona also had a very difficult time having a female Hispanic supervisor. He and I, behind closed doors, clashed frequently. I would never do this in public, but he insulted me. He tried to belittle me.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 45)
Dr. Cristina Beato:"I Experienced Sexism From Him.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 45)
Dr. Cristina Beato:"He Was An Extremely Angry Person. And He Would Walk Out The Door And Put On A Smile. I Have Never Seen Such Dysfunctionality In My Life.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 45)
Beato:"He Has Problems With Women, Serious Problems With Women.” CRISTINA BEATO:"And he has problems with women, serious problems with women. And he could not stand the fact that I was going to beASH. He tried to undermine my nomination several times, both on the Hill here -- because I know my Senator that sponsored me -- as well as in the White House. He'd try to go in -- and people would tell me this, you know. It wastotally unprofessional, totally unprofessional.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 48)
Beato:"It Was A Living Nightmare. It Was A Living Nightmare.” (Committee On Oversight And Government Reform, U.S. House Of Representatives, Testimony Of Cristina Beato, 11/2/07, Page 48)
Carmona Also Had A Confrontation With A Female Colleague When He Was Head Of The Pima County Health System
Campoy, A County Health Commissioner, Reported To The County Attorney That A Doctor Had A Drug Abuse Problem And Was Writing False Prescriptions; Carmona"Had Already Dealt With The Doctor On The Issue Two Years Before.”"His final battle there came in a dispute in May 1999 with county health commissioner Sylvia Campoy, who had reported to the county attorney allegations that a Kino doctor with a drug abuse problem had written false prescriptions to access drugs. Carmona had already dealt with the doctor on the issue two years before, and after an internal investigation, encouraged the doctor to report himself to the Board of Medical Examiners.” (Ann-Eve Pedersen and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"After Campoy Reported The Allegations, Carmona Became Irate, Saying She Had Violated The Accused Doctor’s Confidentiality, an opinion shared by the Kino Community hospital board and the Pima County medical society.” (Ann-Eve Pedersen and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"‘What I Got From Dr. Carmona [After Reporting The Case] Was Antagonism And . . . Threats,’ Campoy Later Told An Investigator From The Arizona Department Of Public Safety’s Prescription Fraud Unit, according to a state Board of Medical Examiners document obtained through Arizona’s public records law. ‘I was screamed at, I was yelled at. I was told it was none of my business. I was told that I had breached peer review.’” (Ann-Eve Pedersen and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Carmona Bullied A Female Nurse When He Was A Director At The Tucson Medical Center
"Court And Hospital Records Show A History Of Conflicts Between Carmona And Other Doctors, Who Complained About His Lack Of Cooperation, ‘High Handedness,’ ‘Unwillingness To Communicate’ And ‘His Escalation Of Disagreements In An Effort To Prove He Was Right.’” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"In One Case, Hospital Administrators Cited His ‘Bullying’ Of A Nurse Who Said He Failed To Diagnose A Young Boy’s Skull Fracture In 1991.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Carmona Retaliated By Demanding Angie Calvino’s Resignation Because She Complained About Him."Carmona demanded Angie Calvino’s resignation after she complained to colleagues about his medical judgment, rather than reporting her concerns to the hospital’s confidential peer review committee, court records show.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"In A Mediated Agreement, Calvino Agreed To A Demotion If Carmona Did Not Report Her To The State Nursing Board For Not Following Protocol, According To Those Familiar With The Case.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
"However, Court Records Show That A Few Months Later Carmona Did Report Her, And Calvino Remained Demoted.” (Ann-Eve Pederson and Megan Garvey,"Squaring Off Over Nominee,” Los Angeles Times, 7/8/02)
Stay up to date on Richard Carmona’s campaign to be a rubber stamp for Democrats’ liberal agenda in Washington by visiting rubberstamprich.com.
For more information on Jeff Flake and why he’s running for the U.S. Senate, please visit his website at www.JeffFlake.com.
#RichardCarmona #JeffFlake #AZSEN
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Monday, October 15, 2012
ICYMI - The Richard Carmona Files - Women in the workplace. AZSEN
The Real Richard Carmona: Two decades of antagonism, threats, and bullying of female coworkers. Learn the truth at carmonafiles.com
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The Richard Carmona Files - Medical Malpractice AZSEN
The Real Richard Carmona. Learn the truth at carmonafiles.com
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