Category Archives: Action Alerts
Federal Only Ballot Deadline!
Arizona law requires specified identification at the time of voter registration to prove citizenship. Federal law does not. Nearly 2000 voters have registered in Coconino County who will be eligible to vote only for Krysten Sinema and Tom O’Halleran and nothing else on that long ballot. Most of these are young Democrats or Democrat-leaning Independents. […]
Continue readingYIKES! There’s a LOT on My Ballot
We’ve been hearing from people that it’s taking a long time to vote because the ballot is long. Make it easy, provide your friends with the Sample Ballot. Stop into our office to pick up a supply — we’re open from 10-6 every day from now through November 6 — and with extended hours on […]
Continue readingHelp Us Win: Vote Early
Early voting begins Wednesday, October 10. Early voting by Democrats is a key element in our plan to win in Arizona. Early voting is a right and privilege given to Arizonans by law — let’s exercise it! This blog post explains why and how. At first blush, it may not seem to matter when you […]
Continue readingBallot Chase Weekends of Action!
Our Get-Out-The-Vote effort gets into full swing this weekend and we need your help. We’re targeting Democrats who need a little nudge to vote in the Midterm Elections (turnout is much greater in Presidential years). Please give 2-3 hours on one of the next two weekends to help win this election. The work is easy and […]
Continue readingWhere Do We Go from Here?
Four thoughts now that Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: 1) We knew we would lose the Supreme Court when we lost the Election in 2016. 2) Susan Collins just lost all claim to be a Pro-Choice Republican. 3) We are discouraged and angry. Acknowledge that and move forward. 4) We are […]
Continue readingNot Normal
Earlier this week, after an 18-month investigation, the New York Times revealed that the President of the United States committed hundreds of millions of dollars of tax fraud – possibly one of the biggest scandals in the history of the Presidency – and a few days later we’re no longer talking about it. The fact […]
Continue readingDEADLINE TUESDAY!
You can’t vote if you’re not registered to vote. Coconino County is making it easy for you by keeping their Elections Offices open on Saturday: 110 E. Cherry in Flagstaff (there is a free parking lot!) Flagstaff Mall – next to J.C. Penny’s Tuba City Library (in the basement) Or, if you have an Arizona […]
Continue readingHow Many Signs Can I Have in My Front Yard? Can My HOA Stop Me from Having Signs?
We’re getting these questions. Let’s deal with the HOA statement first: They can’t do that. Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1808 (C) prohibits any HOA from preventing you from putting out a political sign in the last 71 days before an election — we’re well within that time now! (You do have to take it down three […]
Continue readingOnly 11 Days Until Voting Begins: GOTV Opportunities This Week
We’re only 11 days out from the start of Early Voting. Vote-by-Mail ballots will be mailed October 10 and voters can also vote in person starting October 10. FYI: Early Voting Locations and Hours The voter registration deadline is 10 days away — October 9. Feeling a sense of urgency yet? We hope so. Check […]
Continue readingWE, the People, are Responsible for OUR Nation
Op-Ed by Bryan Bates, Doney Park, September 2018 Once upon a time, Republicans and Democrats talked and worked with each as was demonstrated daily by John McCain. Enter large monetary contributions hidden from public view per the “Citizens United” Supreme Court and other legal rulings, and political efforts become entrenched along the stipulations of a […]
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