Sheriff Joe May Run for Senate – Perhaps to Punish RINOs McCain, Flake, Ryan, Others for Criticizing Trump’s Pardon
By Washington Examiner. After receiving President Trump’s first pardon, Joe Arpaio’s plans have gone from possible prison to book-writing, speeches and potentially another run for office in Arizona, with Sen. Jeff Flake’s seat one opportunity he is eyeing.
The former Maricopa County sheriff told the Washington Examiner he’s upset at negative reaction to the Friday pardon, and that he feels Republican politicians are insufficiently supportive of the president, who he calls a great man.
“I could run for mayor, I could run for legislator, I could run for Senate,” Arpaio said Monday. One particular race, however, is likely to gain significant attention: the GOP primary next year facing Flake, R-Ariz., a forceful Trump critic. (Read more from “Sheriff Joe May Run for Senate – Perhaps to Punish RINOs McCain, Flake, Ryan, Others for Criticizing Trump’s Pardon” HERE)
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Schumer, Ryan Criticize Trump for Arpaio Pardon
By Emily Goldberg. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s Friday pardon of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his directive to halt recruitment of transgender troops Friday — just as Hurricane Harvey was barreling towards the Texas coastline.
“As millions of people in TX and LA are prepping for the Hurricane, the President is using the cover of the storm to pardon a man who violated a court’s order to stop discriminating against Latinos and Ban courageous transgender men and women from serving in our nation’s Armed Forces,” Schumer posted in a series of tweets.
“Then he ran to Camp David. The only reason to do these right now is to use the cover of Hurricane Harvey to avoid scrutiny. So sad, so weak.”
In a separate tweet, Schumer blasted Arpaio, known for his aggressive treatment of Latinos in Arizona.
“Joe Arpaio ignored the courts of law in order to systematically target Latinos in AZ. The definition of racism and bigotry,” Schumer posted. (Read more from “Schumer, Ryan Criticize Trump for Arpaio Pardon” HERE)
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