It took more than three weeks to count all the provisional ballots, but the numbers now show that Sheriff Joe Arpaio won a 6th term in Maricopa County, Arizona with only 50.7% of the vote. He beat Democratic challenger Paul … Continued
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UPDATED: Sheriff Joe’s legacy of unchecked power continues
Updated November 8 at 10AM CST: Reports are surfacing that over half a million provisional and early votes have not yet been counted in Arizona. Phoenix New Times reported that “Arpaio’s lead on Penzone currently stands at 88,123 votes” and … Continued
The 3 Men Behind Americans for Sheriff Joe: Profile of Allen Brandstater (Part 4)
Over the past two days, we’ve published three other pieces exploring the controversial histories of the 3 men behind Americans for Sheriff Joe (AfSJ), an independent expenditure committee that in its first quarter of existence has raised $1 million for … Continued
The 3 Men Behind Americans for Sheriff Joe: Profile of William Saracino (Part 3)
Over the past two days, we’ve published three other pieces (links below) exploring the controversial histories of the 3 men behind Americans for Sheriff Joe (AfSJ), an independent expenditure committee that in its first quarter of existence has raised $1 … Continued
The 3 Men Behind Americans for Sheriff Joe: William Saracino & Allen Brandstater (Part 2)
Yesterday, June 24, we posted part 1 of our 4-part look at Americans for Sheriff Joe (AfSJ), which focused on John Philip Sousa IV, chairman of AfSJ. Today, in Part 2, we’ll focus on the men who coordinate the over-1-million … Continued
The 3 Men Behind Americans for Sheriff Joe: John Philip Sousa IV of FAIR (Part 1)
“Good morning, Boston!” boomed John Philip Sousa IV to a Tea Party Express gathering on April 14, 2010. “I can’t tell you how proud and honored I am to be here with you today, the day before the federal and … Continued
Arizona Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Arpaio Antics
It seems implausible that Joe Arpaio could do anything more to sabotage Arizona. But America’s most despised sheriff continues to shamelessly waste taxpayer money with his bigoted antics and cement his reputation as a delusional maniac. Months ago, citing concerns … Continued
Cross-Post: How GOP Overreach Put Arizona Back in Play
POSTED: February 22, 8:00 AM ET | By Terry Greene Sterling for Rolling Stone. The Republican presidential carnival descends on Arizona tonight, with the four remaining contenders for the GOP nod squaring off in Mesa for a high-stakes debate days … Continued
Friday Media Recall (12.30.2011)
Every Friday we want to offer a collection of media pieces that we’re finding provocative, vital, persuasive, prophetic, genius, infuriating, mind-blogging, and other adjectives that gesture at all things thought-provoking. Some of these posts will, of course, focus on immigration, … Continued
Tanton Network Leaps to the Defense of Arpaio After Scathing DOJ Report Released
Last week the Department of Justice published a scathing 22-page report on the policies and actions of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The sheriff in Maricopa County is, of course, none other than Joe Arpaio. Arpaio’s civil rights violations … Continued