Spooky Republicans ’24

Note from Executive Director, Cathy: At Arizona List, we typically focus on promoting and supporting our endorsed candidates. However, as we approach this critical election, it’s essential to show the contrasting stances that impact our community’s values and rights. The following individuals have made public statements or taken actions that directly oppose the principles we stand for. While we remain committed to positive campaigning, we also believe in the informed electorate’s power. Here’s why we’re taking a stand this Halloween season to expose the ‘spooky’ actions of these public figures.

ANTI-CHOICE:

Matt Gress – Choice Tracker Profile https://choicetracker.org/az/people/matt-gress/114819072

Ratchel Mitchel – Maricopa County Attorney on Abortion Executive Order – AZPBS https://azpbs.org/horizon/2023/07/maricopa-county-attorney-rachel-mitchell-speaks-on-abortion-executive-order/
Maricopa County Attorney’s Stance – KJZZ https://www.kjzz.org/2023-12-14/content-1865650-maricopa-county-attorney-pushes-back-abortion-executive-order-hobbs

Thomas (T.J.) Shope – Choice Tracker Profile https://choicetracker.org/az/people/thomas-shope/112132096

Shawnna Bolick – Choice Tracker Profile https://choicetracker.org/az/people/shawnna-bolick/113049600

BOOKS BANNERS:

Carine Werner – ADLCC Press Release on Education Cuts https://adlcc.com/blog/press-release-ld4-senate-candidate-carine-werner-forces-education-cuts-continues-attacks-on-public-schools

Shelli Boggs – Funding Ban Impact – Tucson.com https://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/critics-say-funding-ban-for-critical-race-theory-teaching-could-affect-other-issues/article_eecdc6bc-e0d8-11eb-8d16-2b9234881c53.html?
Who is Shelli Boggs? https://whoisshelliboggs.com/
“One of her major focuses if elected will be to remove political talking points, such as race, from the classroom, she said.” https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2024/08/08/steve-watson-loses-to-shelli-boggs-concedes-maricopa-county-school-superintendent/74705486007/

Sarah Jarman – “The American Library Association has been under scrutiny for promoting adult themes within youth literature, which can influence our kids’ perspectives and understanding of complex topics far too early.” Social Media Post warning about the dangers of books at the Scholastic Book Fair. https://www.instagram.com/p/C_LZW4TuNcZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Fearmongering about critical race theory: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-26_KMPCcp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Posted excerpt from HUSD Governing Board Meeting critical of school materials: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7PKQtJps86/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
“Disruptive theories are present randomly through out [sic] curriculum, which undermines traditional values and principles.” https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Mfwx-LfcG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

ELECTION DENIERS:

Steve Christy – Opinion on Election Integrity – Tucson.com – https://tucson.com/opinion/letters/local-issues/letter-christy-is-the-problem-with-election-integrity/article_5a3cca8a-70f5-11ed-950e-b3f2202a83a8.html

David Lara – Election Fraud Whistleblower Article – Arizona Daily Independent https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2024/08/07/election-fraud-whistleblower-may-win-yuma-county-recorder-primary/

Kim Fisher – https://fisher4dvusd.com/

Wendy Rogers – NBC News Article on Wendy Rogers https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/wendy-rogers-embraced-trump-s-stolen-election-lie-watched-her-n1283510

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