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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.


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WND Radio Interview with Jeff Flake AZSEN

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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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Friday, October 26, 2012

Arizona Republic on Richard Carmona's Misleading Ad for AZSEN

"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.”

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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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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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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


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FreedomWorks - Richard Carmona was Hand-Picked by Obama for AZSEN






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FreedomWorks for Jeff Flake in AZSEN






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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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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.




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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)

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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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Jeff Flake Facts Don’t Support Richard Carmona’s Claim That Tensions Were Result of Reform. AZSEN

Carmona’s abuse of travel and staff was at heart of disagreements

PHOENIX – In response to testimony from Dr. Cristina Beato, former Acting Assistant Secretary of Health at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Richard Carmona has lashed out and tried to discredit her.

Carmona claims:"I refused to politicize science, and that’s what the issue really is here” (KPNX, 10/11/12). But that’s not what the issue is.

On May 22, 2012 the Associated Press reported that"Emails that The Associated Pressobtained through the Freedom of Information Act reinforce that there were tensions within HHS about where Carmona should go and what groups he should address. One email noted thatCarmona made 19 trips in the first six months after taking office, 12 of them with stops inArizona, San Diego or both. ‘I think we have a real problem here,’ HHS employee Hal Thompson wrote.” Carmona owns homes in Arizona and San Diego.

Dr. Beato reiterated her testimony to Politico:"In the interview with POLITICO, Beato stood by her 2007 testimony. Beato said one of the issues that led to a midnight visit by Carmona involved his wish to visit the University of California, San Francisco, his alma mater, to receive an honorary degree. Beato alleged that Carmona wanted to pay for the trip using government funds, which she refused to allow.





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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Arizonans Know Jeff Flake. AZSEN




"This election is truly a turning point in our country. A choice between smaller, more effective government and one that continues to grow out of control. You know me, I'm a reformer. That's what I do. My opponent was handpicked by President Obama, so you know what he'll do. For a smaller, more responsible government, I'd really appreciate your vote. I'm Jeff Flake and I approve this message."

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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Dr. Cristina Beato"Richard Carmona Should Never, Ever Be in the U.S. Senate” AZSEN

New ad addresses Carmona’s temperament issues

PHOENIX – Jeff Flake for Senate unveiled a new ad today that features Richard Carmona’s former supervisor while he was the U.S. Surgeon General.

The ad features the personal testimony of Dr. Cristina Beato, who served as Acting Assistant Secretary of Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2003 to 2005. Dr. Beato recounts the night that Dr. Carmona angrily slammed on her door in the middle of the night in a rage to continue an argument that he started earlier that day. The incident, which was investigated by the House Oversight Committee, was reported on in May by Politico and more recently by the Arizona Republic.

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