"All candidates say they’ll reform Washington. I did.”
PHOENIX – In a new ad released today, Jeff Flake talks about his record of proven reform and fiscal responsibility and asks Arizonans for their support in Tuesday’s election for United States Senate. The ad begins airing today statewide on broadcast and cable television.
Click the image below or this link to view the ad:
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Richard Carmona - "More Perks"
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)
#RichardCarmona #AZSEN #USSenate
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‘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)
#RichardCarmona #AZSEN #USSenate
http://chumly.com/n/17f7c12
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Mitt Romney Endorses Jeff Flake for US Senate AZSEN
New Ad: Mitt Romney Supports Jeff Flake -"Arizona needs Jeff Flake in the U.S. Senate”
PHOENIX – A new ad featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney was released today calling on Arizonans to support Jeff Flake for the United States Senate. Together, Jeff Flake and Mitt Romney will bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington and help put our nation’s economy back on track.
Transcript
MITT ROMNEY: "The country has big challenges ahead. Our debt is soaring. Millions are struggling to find work. Yet Harry Reid and Senate Democrats want higher taxes, more spending. That’s why Arizona needs Jeff Flake in the U.S. Senate. He’ll fight runaway spending, reduce taxes, get our fiscal house in order. The stakes are high Arizona, I urge you to send Jeff Flake to the Senate and he’ll help get America back on track.”
For more information on Jeff Flake and why he’s running for the U.S. Senate, please visit his website at www.JeffFlake.com.
#MittRomney #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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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)
#RichardCarmona #AZSen #USSenate
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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)
#RichardCarmona #AZSen #USSenate
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Jeff Flake Campaign Releases New Ad - "The Choice"
In this election, will it be Flake, Kyl, McCain, Romney? Or Carmona, Pelosi, labor unions, Obama?
So, balanced budgets, more jobs, smaller government, no earmarks, no Obamacare?
Or Medicare cuts, higher taxes, yes to earmarks, no end to the recession?
For a smaller, more responsible government, vote Jeff Flake for U.S. Senate.
#JeffFlake #AZSen #USSenate
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Senators John McCain & Jon Kyl Support Jeff Flake. AZSEN
U.S. Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl stand up to Democrat Carmona's deceptive ad and tell voters that Jeff Flake is the candidate with the integrity to serve in the United States Senate.
#JohnMcCain #JonKyl #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl Call New Carmona Ad"Deeply Dishonest” - AZSEN.
"It is shameful for Richard Carmona to try to deceive the voters in this way”
PHOENIX – United States Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl today released the following statement in response to a new ad from Democrat Richard Carmona that deceives Arizona voters about who they support in the Arizona Senate race:
"In a deeply dishonest new TV ad, Richard Carmona implies that we support his campaign for Senate. We do not. Mr. Carmona is committed to raising taxes and government spending, increasing our nation’s already out-of-control debt, and he supports President Obama’s health care law, Obamacare. Let’s be clear: Richard Carmona’s first vote in the Senate would be for Harry Reid and the Obama agenda. As his new ad makes clear, Mr. Carmona is also willing to say or do just about anything to promote the interests of Richard Carmona, not the interests of the people of Arizona. It is shameful for Richard Carmona to try to deceive the voters inthis way. It shows that he has no credibility, and it says everything the voters of Arizona need to know about Richard Carmona’s fitness for office. Jeff Flake is our candidate. He is a courageous, independent Arizona conservative - and he’s honest.”
For more information on Jeff Flake and why he’s running for the U.S. Senate, please visit his website at www.JeffFlake.com.
#JohnMcCain #JonKyl #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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PHOENIX – United States Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl today released the following statement in response to a new ad from Democrat Richard Carmona that deceives Arizona voters about who they support in the Arizona Senate race:
"In a deeply dishonest new TV ad, Richard Carmona implies that we support his campaign for Senate. We do not. Mr. Carmona is committed to raising taxes and government spending, increasing our nation’s already out-of-control debt, and he supports President Obama’s health care law, Obamacare. Let’s be clear: Richard Carmona’s first vote in the Senate would be for Harry Reid and the Obama agenda. As his new ad makes clear, Mr. Carmona is also willing to say or do just about anything to promote the interests of Richard Carmona, not the interests of the people of Arizona. It is shameful for Richard Carmona to try to deceive the voters inthis way. It shows that he has no credibility, and it says everything the voters of Arizona need to know about Richard Carmona’s fitness for office. Jeff Flake is our candidate. He is a courageous, independent Arizona conservative - and he’s honest.”
For more information on Jeff Flake and why he’s running for the U.S. Senate, please visit his website at www.JeffFlake.com.
#JohnMcCain #JonKyl #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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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)
#RichardCarmona #JonKyl #JohnMcCain #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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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)
#RichardCarmona #JonKyl #JohnMcCain #JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
ICYMI WSJ - Jeff Flake’s Senate Race Tests the Politics of Pork AZSEN
Arizona's longtime crusader against federal spending has to resist pressure to bring home the bacon.
By Stephen Moore
The Wall Street Journal
October 20, 2012
In his razor-tight race for Arizona's open Senate seat, Republican nominee Jeff Flake-a six-term U.S. congressman-recently met behind closed doors with about a dozen leading businessmen in the state, including two powerful and respected CEOs: real-estate developer Mike Ingram and former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo.
Both businessmen supported Mr. Flake's opponent in the Republican primary (Mr. Flake won by 40 points), and both are pushing for federal financing of a road project that would stretch from Phoenix to Las Vegas. In the western part of the state, the 300-mile highway would bisect their 34,000-acre Douglas Ranch, where they have plans to develop a luxury hotel and upscale homes. A person who attended the meeting recalls that the two asked Mr. Flake: "We need to know. Are you going to be an Arizona senator or a U.S. senator?"
I'm told that Mr. Flake responded by saying that with the country facing a $16 trillion debt, dealing with that problem was his priority.
Good answer; wrong audience. The two CEOs still haven't endorsed Mr. Flake. In an interview Mr. Ingram confirmed the meeting and explained that the business executives in the room "worry that Mr. Flake may not support business compared to [Rich] Carmona," Mr. Flake's Democratic opponent. Mr. Ingram added that Mr. Flake is too often "a no vote on many economic development issues," including "transportation bills."
Arizona's Senate contest is testing the age-old question of whether bringing home the bacon is what wins elections. Almost no one in Congress has fought for smaller government more tirelessly than Mr. Flake, who has won so many taxpayer hero awards that the trophies overflow his shelves. In the age of Barack Obama's trillion-dollar annual deficits, Mr. Flake's financial message would seem to fit the times.
By contrast, Dr. Carmona-a celebrated military veteran and Purple Heart recipient who was U.S. surgeon general under George W. Bush-defends pork projects. He said in a recent debate that earmarks "aren't all bad," describing some as "smart investments," a favorite phrase of the left these days. Mr. Flake chastised him, noting that when members of Congress spend their time chasing earmarks, they sell their souls to the appropriators who use them as safe votes for budget-busting spending bills.
Mr. Flake's anti-earmark crusading was featured on "60 Minutes" in 2006, with the Arizonan compared to Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." When the piece aired, the GOP leadership stripped him of his slot on the Judiciary Committee for "bad behavior." Two years later, House Republicans saw the light and passed his landmark earmark moratorium.
To read the rest of this article: www.jeffflake.com/2012/10/jeff-flakes-senate-race-...-pork
#JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
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By Stephen Moore
The Wall Street Journal
October 20, 2012
In his razor-tight race for Arizona's open Senate seat, Republican nominee Jeff Flake-a six-term U.S. congressman-recently met behind closed doors with about a dozen leading businessmen in the state, including two powerful and respected CEOs: real-estate developer Mike Ingram and former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo.
Both businessmen supported Mr. Flake's opponent in the Republican primary (Mr. Flake won by 40 points), and both are pushing for federal financing of a road project that would stretch from Phoenix to Las Vegas. In the western part of the state, the 300-mile highway would bisect their 34,000-acre Douglas Ranch, where they have plans to develop a luxury hotel and upscale homes. A person who attended the meeting recalls that the two asked Mr. Flake: "We need to know. Are you going to be an Arizona senator or a U.S. senator?"
I'm told that Mr. Flake responded by saying that with the country facing a $16 trillion debt, dealing with that problem was his priority.
Good answer; wrong audience. The two CEOs still haven't endorsed Mr. Flake. In an interview Mr. Ingram confirmed the meeting and explained that the business executives in the room "worry that Mr. Flake may not support business compared to [Rich] Carmona," Mr. Flake's Democratic opponent. Mr. Ingram added that Mr. Flake is too often "a no vote on many economic development issues," including "transportation bills."
Arizona's Senate contest is testing the age-old question of whether bringing home the bacon is what wins elections. Almost no one in Congress has fought for smaller government more tirelessly than Mr. Flake, who has won so many taxpayer hero awards that the trophies overflow his shelves. In the age of Barack Obama's trillion-dollar annual deficits, Mr. Flake's financial message would seem to fit the times.
By contrast, Dr. Carmona-a celebrated military veteran and Purple Heart recipient who was U.S. surgeon general under George W. Bush-defends pork projects. He said in a recent debate that earmarks "aren't all bad," describing some as "smart investments," a favorite phrase of the left these days. Mr. Flake chastised him, noting that when members of Congress spend their time chasing earmarks, they sell their souls to the appropriators who use them as safe votes for budget-busting spending bills.
Mr. Flake's anti-earmark crusading was featured on "60 Minutes" in 2006, with the Arizonan compared to Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." When the piece aired, the GOP leadership stripped him of his slot on the Judiciary Committee for "bad behavior." Two years later, House Republicans saw the light and passed his landmark earmark moratorium.
To read the rest of this article: www.jeffflake.com/2012/10/jeff-flakes-senate-race-...-pork
#JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
http://chumly.com/n/17b6d61
ICYMI WSJ - Jeff Flake's Senate Race Tests the Politics of Pork
Arizona's longtime crusader against federal spending has to resist pressure to bring home the bacon.
By Stephen Moore
The Wall Street Journal
October 20, 2012
In his razor-tight race for Arizona's open Senate seat, Republican nominee Jeff Flake-a six-term U.S. congressman-recently met behind closed doors with about a dozen leading businessmen in the state, including two powerful and respected CEOs: real-estate developer Mike Ingram and former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo.
Both businessmen supported Mr. Flake's opponent in the Republican primary (Mr. Flake won by 40 points), and both are pushing for federal financing of a road project that would stretch from Phoenix to Las Vegas. In the western part of the state, the 300-mile highway would bisect their 34,000-acre Douglas Ranch, where they have plans to develop a luxury hotel and upscale homes. A person who attended the meeting recalls that the two asked Mr. Flake: "We need to know. Are you going to be an Arizona senator or a U.S. senator?"
I'm told that Mr. Flake responded by saying that with the country facing a $16 trillion debt, dealing with that problem was his priority.
Good answer; wrong audience. The two CEOs still haven't endorsed Mr. Flake. In an interview Mr. Ingram confirmed the meeting and explained that the business executives in the room "worry that Mr. Flake may not support business compared to [Rich] Carmona," Mr. Flake's Democratic opponent. Mr. Ingram added that Mr. Flake is too often "a no vote on many economic development issues," including "transportation bills."
Arizona's Senate contest is testing the age-old question of whether bringing home the bacon is what wins elections. Almost no one in Congress has fought for smaller government more tirelessly than Mr. Flake, who has won so many taxpayer hero awards that the trophies overflow his shelves. In the age of Barack Obama's trillion-dollar annual deficits, Mr. Flake's financial message would seem to fit the times.
By contrast, Dr. Carmona-a celebrated military veteran and Purple Heart recipient who was U.S. surgeon general under George W. Bush-defends pork projects. He said in a recent debate that earmarks "aren't all bad," describing some as "smart investments," a favorite phrase of the left these days. Mr. Flake chastised him, noting that when members of Congress spend their time chasing earmarks, they sell their souls to the appropriators who use them as safe votes for budget-busting spending bills.
Mr. Flake's anti-earmark crusading was featured on "60 Minutes" in 2006, with the Arizonan compared to Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." When the piece aired, the GOP leadership stripped him of his slot on the Judiciary Committee for "bad behavior." Two years later, House Republicans saw the light and passed his landmark earmark moratorium.
To read the rest of this article: www.jeffflake.com/2012/10/jeff-flakes-senate-race-...-pork
#JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
http://chumly.com/n/17b6d5d
By Stephen Moore
The Wall Street Journal
October 20, 2012
In his razor-tight race for Arizona's open Senate seat, Republican nominee Jeff Flake-a six-term U.S. congressman-recently met behind closed doors with about a dozen leading businessmen in the state, including two powerful and respected CEOs: real-estate developer Mike Ingram and former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo.
Both businessmen supported Mr. Flake's opponent in the Republican primary (Mr. Flake won by 40 points), and both are pushing for federal financing of a road project that would stretch from Phoenix to Las Vegas. In the western part of the state, the 300-mile highway would bisect their 34,000-acre Douglas Ranch, where they have plans to develop a luxury hotel and upscale homes. A person who attended the meeting recalls that the two asked Mr. Flake: "We need to know. Are you going to be an Arizona senator or a U.S. senator?"
I'm told that Mr. Flake responded by saying that with the country facing a $16 trillion debt, dealing with that problem was his priority.
Good answer; wrong audience. The two CEOs still haven't endorsed Mr. Flake. In an interview Mr. Ingram confirmed the meeting and explained that the business executives in the room "worry that Mr. Flake may not support business compared to [Rich] Carmona," Mr. Flake's Democratic opponent. Mr. Ingram added that Mr. Flake is too often "a no vote on many economic development issues," including "transportation bills."
Arizona's Senate contest is testing the age-old question of whether bringing home the bacon is what wins elections. Almost no one in Congress has fought for smaller government more tirelessly than Mr. Flake, who has won so many taxpayer hero awards that the trophies overflow his shelves. In the age of Barack Obama's trillion-dollar annual deficits, Mr. Flake's financial message would seem to fit the times.
By contrast, Dr. Carmona-a celebrated military veteran and Purple Heart recipient who was U.S. surgeon general under George W. Bush-defends pork projects. He said in a recent debate that earmarks "aren't all bad," describing some as "smart investments," a favorite phrase of the left these days. Mr. Flake chastised him, noting that when members of Congress spend their time chasing earmarks, they sell their souls to the appropriators who use them as safe votes for budget-busting spending bills.
Mr. Flake's anti-earmark crusading was featured on "60 Minutes" in 2006, with the Arizonan compared to Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." When the piece aired, the GOP leadership stripped him of his slot on the Judiciary Committee for "bad behavior." Two years later, House Republicans saw the light and passed his landmark earmark moratorium.
To read the rest of this article: www.jeffflake.com/2012/10/jeff-flakes-senate-race-...-pork
#JeffFlake #AZSEN #USSenate
http://chumly.com/n/17b6d5d
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
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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Jeff Flake Earns Backing of Small Business in Campaign for U.S. Senate. AZSEN
Flake"a principled reformer and a consistent defender of small business”
PHOENIX – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) -- America’s leading small business association representing small and independent businesses -- today announced its endorsement for Arizona’s Jeff Flake in the race for the United States Senate.
"Jeff Flake is one of the steadiest defenders of small business and free enterprise in Congress and he understands very keenly theneed for fiscal reform, tax reform and regulatory reform,” said Lisa Goeas, NFIB Vice President of Political and Grassroots. "He knows that the only way for America to get back on track is to grow the private sector, which means reducing the burdens imposed by the federal government.”
Flake earned praise from NFIB for a perfect 100 percent voting record this session on the small business issues that are key to its members, including his effort to repeal President Obama’s health care law, support for expanding the America’s energy supply, and his fight to reduce regulations and reign in the EPA.
"Jeff is a principled reformer and a consistent defender of small business,” said Goeas. "It’s very important for Arizona small business owners to send him to the US Senate. He understands their concerns and he’s willing to fight the tough fights.”
NFIB State Director Farrell Quinlan said that the Senate would benefit from having more fiscally responsible members -- like Jeff Flake -- who understand that the status quo in Washington is no longer acceptable.
"The United States Senate hasn’t passed a budget in three years,” said Quinlan. "There’s not a small business or a household in Arizona that could survive without some fiscal discipline and that’s exactly what Jeff Flake will bring to the institution.”
Because business moves our nation’s economy forward, Arizona’s Jeff Flake has been a strong ally to the business community throughout his service in Congress. He is committed to pro-business policies that make it easier for the economy to grow and American workers to prosper. He has previously received the endorsements of the U.S., Arizona, Chandler, North Scottsdale, and Lake Havasu Area Chambers of Commerce.
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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PHOENIX – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) -- America’s leading small business association representing small and independent businesses -- today announced its endorsement for Arizona’s Jeff Flake in the race for the United States Senate.
"Jeff Flake is one of the steadiest defenders of small business and free enterprise in Congress and he understands very keenly theneed for fiscal reform, tax reform and regulatory reform,” said Lisa Goeas, NFIB Vice President of Political and Grassroots. "He knows that the only way for America to get back on track is to grow the private sector, which means reducing the burdens imposed by the federal government.”
Flake earned praise from NFIB for a perfect 100 percent voting record this session on the small business issues that are key to its members, including his effort to repeal President Obama’s health care law, support for expanding the America’s energy supply, and his fight to reduce regulations and reign in the EPA.
"Jeff is a principled reformer and a consistent defender of small business,” said Goeas. "It’s very important for Arizona small business owners to send him to the US Senate. He understands their concerns and he’s willing to fight the tough fights.”
NFIB State Director Farrell Quinlan said that the Senate would benefit from having more fiscally responsible members -- like Jeff Flake -- who understand that the status quo in Washington is no longer acceptable.
"The United States Senate hasn’t passed a budget in three years,” said Quinlan. "There’s not a small business or a household in Arizona that could survive without some fiscal discipline and that’s exactly what Jeff Flake will bring to the institution.”
Because business moves our nation’s economy forward, Arizona’s Jeff Flake has been a strong ally to the business community throughout his service in Congress. He is committed to pro-business policies that make it easier for the economy to grow and American workers to prosper. He has previously received the endorsements of the U.S., Arizona, Chandler, North Scottsdale, and Lake Havasu Area Chambers of Commerce.
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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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)
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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)
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Monday, September 24, 2012
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