A well-organized left-wing coalition signed a letter directed to Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, in response to the release of Fontes highly contentious revised draft of the Arizona Election Procedures Manual (EPM).
Recent developments in Arizona's election procedures have ignited a fierce debate, with this well-organized left-wing coalition taking a prominent role in pressing for changes in the 2023 revised Arizona Election Procedures Manual (EPM). They argue that election officials have faced harassment and violence, using this as a basis to advocate for more relaxed election security measures.
The coalition has outlined a comprehensive set of recommendations that cover a wide range of areas, including early voting access, detained voter rights, voter challenges, voter intimidation prevention, voting location accessibility including more drop boxes, and voter roll maintenance restrictions.
This coalition, collectively, has a budget of over 2 billion targeting Arizona (and battleground states) with the goal of turning the state blue. The top dogs to watch closely is Opportunity Arizona who is the front group for the largest non-profit dark money group Arabella Advisors and the Hopewell Fund, followed by the Sierra Club and ACLU who is heavily funding radical candidates and providing lawfare defense. Mark Elias, the number one Democrat lawyer in the nation, has his teeth set in Arizona to oppose any efforts to conduct hand count elections and any efforts to clean voter rolls or otherwise secure our elections, despite the law, and his legal budget is limitless with the backing of the DNC, Soros, and Dark Money Groups.
Contrary to established protocol, this coalition has made a request for Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to expand the Arizona Election Procedures Manual (EPM), a request that falls outside the scope of his authority. It's essential to reiterate that the EPM is designed to serve as a practical procedural guide in accordance with existing law, and it does not grant the Secretary of State the power to enact policy changes. Instead, this prerogative solely rests with the state legislature, reaffirming the separation of powers within Arizona's electoral framework.
The Left's "Count Every Vote" movement encompasses a multifaceted approach, including opposing voter roll data maintenance, a practice vital for eliminating ineligible voters. The argument centers on Fontes' efforts to delay the implementation of voter roll updates mandated by the legislature. This delay has raised suspicions of ulterior motives, especially given the potential consequences of inaccurate voter rolls, including the circulation of tens of thousands of ballots, ballot harvesting, and fraudulent voting.
Instances of voter registration fraud in Michigan underscore the need for vigilance in monitoring election procedures, and there are concerns that similar regional multi-state operations may be at play in the Southwest, particularly in states like Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Nevada. These concerns are further compounded by the presence of well-funded, left-wing dark money groups.
Senate President Warren Petersen has issued a stern warning of potential legal action against Secretary of State Adrian Fontes regarding the latest draft of the Arizona Elections Procedures Manual. Petersen, along with House Speaker Ben Toma, communicated their concerns in a letter to Fontes, highlighting several issues they find problematic in the upcoming biennial update of the manual. Petersen expressed his apprehension, stating, "Our current Secretary of State has a history of distorting our elections laws and pushing the envelope on questionable procedures. My hope is that he will update the EPM with our corrections before submitting it to the Attorney General and Governor for approval. Failure to do so will result in legal action," underscoring the gravity of the situation surrounding election procedures in Arizona.
“America is not governed by the majority; it is governed by the majority who participate.”
Arizonans must actively engage in local government and elections, dedicating even minimal time to help secure the integrity of their electoral system. While the Left appears organized and determined, the power of collective citizen involvement remains the most potent force for change.
The weighty responsibility of safeguarding our nation's future falls squarely upon the shoulders of those who possess a deep knowledge of and profound love for our country. It is imperative that we rise to the occasion and actively seek out opportunities where we can join forces and effect meaningful change collectively.
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The battle we face is one that we cannot afford to lose. It's easy to assume that there are ample hands at work in our counties and states, but the reality is quite different. According to our estimates, less than 1% of conservative Arizonans are actively engaged within the Republican party, local grassroots organizations, or faith-based movements. Additionally, there's a concerning element of competition among these groups when unity should be our paramount goal. As the timeless adage goes, "a house divided cannot stand," underscoring the urgency of coming together for the greater good of our nation.
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Who are we up against in Arizona and the Nation?
Here are some highlights from Influence Watch, demonstrating the incredibly organized, well-funded opposition at work in Arizona State and the Nation.
Ben Scheel, Opportunity Arizona
Opportunity Arizona, funded primarily by the Hopewell Fund managed by Arabella Advisors, is a left-leaning advocacy group with unclear activities beyond its website. Arabella Advisors oversees multiple left-leaning organizations, including the Economic Security Project and Get America Covered, and manages the Sixteen Thirty Fund and New Venture Fund, supporting center-left causes. In 2020, Arabella's nonprofit network recorded over $1.67 billion in revenues and $1.26 billion in expenditures, granting $896 million to left-leaning nonprofits. In 2019, these four nonprofits collectively reported $731 million in revenues.
Sierra Club - Grand Canyon (Arizona) Chapter Organizations
The Sierra Club, a prominent environmental organization, has gained political influence by advocating against fossil fuel use and supporting clean energy technologies. Their Independent Action PAC spent $6 million during the 2019-2020 election cycle, primarily supporting Democrats. In the 2020 General Election, they donated $2,137,688 to the Biden Campaign.
ACLU of Arizona
The American Civil Liberties Union Regional Center for Border Rights (ACLU-RCBR), a division of ACLU Texas (ACLU-T), actively employs legal, advocacy, and progressive community organizing methods to obstruct the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws and promote increased immigration levels. Collaborating with organizations like the Sierra Club, they oppose border wall construction, initiate legal actions against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and work to impede the detention of undocumented immigrants. ACLU-T is the Texas affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union.
All Voting Is Local
Hannah Fried, an experienced Democratic operative with roles in the Obama and Clinton presidential campaigns, serves as the national campaign director of All Voting is Local. This initiative, a project of the Leadership Conference Education Fund, aims to eliminate voting barriers and boost turnout, particularly among left-leaning demographics in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. AVL strives to promote mail-in voting, expand polling and ballot drop-off locations, and engage with voters removed from registration rolls due to maintenance. In Arizona, they've focused on early voting expansion, increased polling places, and advocating for incarcerated voter rights. AVL's efforts facilitated online voter registration access for over 400,000 people and encouraged 50,000 Native American voters to vote early.
Arizona Center for Empowerment
The Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) is a left-leaning advocacy group, with a focus on worker organizing and Latino immigrant communities. Their priorities encompass immigration, healthcare, income equality, and public education. ACE is affiliated with Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), advocating for liberalized immigration and criminal justice systems and labor union expansion. They've actively participated in voter registration campaigns, partnering with One Arizona in 2018 and 2020. Alejandra Gomez, a co-executive director, previously worked at United We Dream, an illegal immigration advocacy organization.
Common Cause Arizona
Common Cause, a 501(c)(4) progressive advocacy organization, primarily focuses on campaign finance laws, "fair redistricting," and liberal policy advocacy. They aim to restore democratic values and encourage public participation. In practice, they often oppose Republican politicians, judges, voter roll integrity efforts, and GOP-driven redistricting initiatives. Jenny Guzman serves as the national media contact for the organization based in Washington DC.
Indivisible Arizona
The Indivisible Project, a 501(c)(4) organization established in response to President Trump's election, offers a guide for "Resisting the Trump Agenda." They support the Green New Deal and oppose nuclear energy. Founded by left-wing activists with congressional experience linked to Prosperity Now, their 2018 goal was to replace officials not aligned with their views with diverse, progressive leaders. Indivisible claims representation of over 5,800 groups and has a widely accessed website. Indivisible Civics, their charitable arm, receives substantial funding from private foundations, including affiliations with organizations like Civic Engagement Fund and Center for American Progress. This organization has direct links to Obama.
Check for local Indivisible chapters in your area!
Mi Familia Vota
Mi Familia Vota (Spanish for "My Family Votes") is a left-leaning organization dedicated to increasing the political influence of Latino communities by aiding immigrants in becoming citizens and boosting Hispanic voter participation. Operating in Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, and Florida, they advocate for a path to citizenship, support DACA and DAPA policies, and spread their message through community engagement. They've criticized President Trump's immigration enforcement and oppose state law enforcement's cooperation with ICE. The Mi Familia Vota Education Fund assists in guiding immigrants through the citizenship process and promoting left-leaning social policies within the Latino community.
Mi Familia Vota supports a path to citizenship for the over 10.5 million illegal immigrants in the United States.
Progress Arizona
Progress Arizona is a left-leaning advocacy and lobbying group in Arizona, championing various state and federal left-of-center policy priorities. They're notably involved in urging Senator Kyrsten Sinema to support filibuster elimination for Democratic-led election administration legislation. Originating in 2013 with a campaign against ALEC, they advocate for left-leaning policies, oppose voter ID laws and election integrity efforts, and oppose Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R). They actively support federal election legislation and advocate for filibuster rule removal in the Senate. Progress Arizona also operates the Progress Arizona Institute for educational purposes.
Rural Arizona Action
The Rural Arizona Project, an offshoot of the Rural Utah Project (RUP), aimed to elect a Democratic and Navajo majority to the San Juan County Commission in Utah. Led by RUP's Tara Benally, it registered approximately 6,000 predominantly Navajo voters in Utah and Arizona before the 2020 election. TIME and the New York Times credited it with helping swing Arizona's presidential election in favor of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The Rural Arizona Project is funded through RUP, which receives support from various center-left and left-of-center organizations, including the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Arizona Advocacy Foundation, Denver Foundation, Tides Foundation, Movement Voter Project, National Congress of American Indians, and National Education Association, with individual donations via Act Blue.
Marc Elias, Elias Law Group
Marc Elias, an American attorney, is well-known for his involvement in Democratic political campaigns, redistricting litigation, and election-related legal matters. He served as general counsel for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. Elias is often the go-to lawyer for Democrats in close races requiring recounts or post-election litigation. Notably, he represented Al Franken in the 2008 U.S. Senate race in Minnesota, resulting in a 312-vote victory. Elias received $5M in funding from George Soros to challenge what left-wing activists view as voting restrictions. He is associated with numerous Democratic and left-wing clients at Perkins Coie, including the DNC, DSCC, DCCC, and Priorities USA, among others.
To save Arizona and potentially safeguard the nation's elections, individuals must actively participate, provide oversight, and ensure accountability in the election process. The fate of Arizona's elections rests on the shoulders of its engaged citizens, who must act decisively to shape the future of their democracy.
The most potent counterforce is the unwavering commitment of volunteers who are willing to sacrifice their time in the pursuit of their love for their country. This passionate dedication transcends financial resources and can easily outweigh the influence of a hundred hired individuals on the opposing side. It's a reminder that the true strength of any movement lies in the conviction and determination of its volunteers, driven by a profound sense of patriotism and a shared vision for the future of their nation.
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