Poll shows Sheriff Joe Arpaio Leads GOP in Senate race in Arizona

[bobbyw24]

The poll by the Summit Consulting Group found Arpaio led other possible Republicans candidates for the Senate seat.

The poll reported 21 percent of likely GOP voters would choose Arpaio; 17 percent would vote for Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.); 16.6 percent favored former Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.), who challenged Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in the 2010 GOP Senate primary; 12 percent would vote for Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) and 6 percent would choose freshman Rep. Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.).

Arpaio has NOT yet decided if he will run for Kyl's seat

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/144043--popular-arizona-sheriff-considering-a-us-senate-run

[Elwar]

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[Austrian Econ Disciple]

Just what we need. Big time Fascist.

[Slutter McGee]

Even though I have problems with Flake, I would go all out for him to stop that fascist.

Slutter McGee

[Brett85]

Joe has done a good job as Sheriff, but I would rather have Flake as a Senator.

[YumYum]

Just what we need. Big time Fascist.

I'm missing something. I know ancaps are against immigration laws, but why do you consider him a "fascist"? He is only enforcing the laws that already exist. I don't agree with breaking up families, but it seems that his drastic measures are working. Crime is down and illegal immigration is down in his jurisdiction. Let's face it, Arizona has a mess, and since most people are for states rights, isn't Arpaio working within the states rights agenda?

[Brett85]

I'm missing something. I know ancaps are against immigration laws, but why do you consider him a "fascist"? He is only enforcing the laws that already exist. I don't agree with breaking up families, but it seems that his drastic measures are working. Crime is down and illegal immigration is down in his jurisdiction. Let's face it, Arizona has a mess, and since most people are for states rights, isn't Arpaio working within the states rights agenda?

+Rep.

[realtonygoodwin]

I'm missing something. I know ancaps are against immigration laws, but why do you consider him a "fascist"? He is only enforcing the laws that already exist. I don't agree with breaking up families, but it seems that his drastic measures are working. Crime is down and illegal immigration is down in his jurisdiction. Let's face it, Arizona has a mess, and since most people are for states rights, isn't Arpaio working within the states rights agenda?

^this. You can be tough on crime and still be a liberty loving Constitutional conservative. I don't agree 100% with Sheriff Joe, but I like his innovative approaches. It seems to be working.

[Austrian Econ Disciple]

I have articles stashed away somewhere about all the dirty tyrannical dealings of Joe and his gang of thugs, but I am too tired right now to dig them up. Look at this for starting points:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Arpaio

[buck000]

but why do you consider him a "fascist"?

Perhaps this statement, from here (http://reason.com/archives/2011/02/07/an-interview-with-stewart-rhod/1), yields some clues? (I'm not being sarcastic, I'm curious on all this as well):



Reason: Oath Keepers seems to be primarily focused on the federal government. But state and local governments are certainly capable of violating the Constitution. Do you think the 14th Amendment allows the federal government to intervene if, say, a local sheriff is violating the rights of the residents of his county?

Rhodes: I don't think it allows it; I think it compels it. But that's not incompatible with the idea that the states should be left alone to make and enforce their own criminal laws. They should be free to do that. But if a state or local government isn't respecting the Bill of Rights, then yes, the federal government should intervene and investigate. Take Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona. I think he's a terrible sheriff. And I think it's really unfortunate that he's held up as some kind of a hero in parts of the freedom community. He's a constitutional disaster, a Bill of Rights disaster. So yes, in that case, you have a sheriff who's violating due process and who's violating the Eighth Amendment. There's definitely a role for the federal government to come in and say no.

[Elwar]

I'm missing something. I know ancaps are against immigration laws, but why do you consider him a "fascist"? He is only enforcing the laws that already exist. I don't agree with breaking up families, but it seems that his drastic measures are working. Crime is down and illegal immigration is down in his jurisdiction. Let's face it, Arizona has a mess, and since most people are for states rights, isn't Arpaio working within the states rights agenda?

Sheriff Joe Arpaio spoke out against a new push to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona, while speaking to graduates of a drug rehabilitation program, on Tuesday. (http://www.kpho.com/news/25103591/detail.html)

For the past 50 years in law enforcement, the sheriff has focused on crimes involving illegal drugs. (http://www.kpho.com/news/25103591/detail.html)

Arpaio said, "I have spent the better part of my life fighting drug-related crime. It pains me to see this recent movement where activists are trying to pass legislation to legalize drugs because they feel it is easier than enforcing the laws." (http://www.kpho.com/news/25103591/detail.html)

Arpaio on Wednesday announced the formation of a special unit targeting people who violate the state laws, claiming he “wanted to be prepared for criminals who believe that Proposition 203 will allow them to deal marijuana with impunity,”

Sheriff Arpaio’s Special Enforcement Unit will work in partnership with former Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Agent in Charge Doug Hebert — who vociferously spoke out against the medical marijuana law before it was passed last fall. (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/arizona-sheriff-arpaio-takes-on-new-medical-marijuana-law)

[TruckinMike]

TMike's Simple Rule #18

If the establishment GOP wants a particular candidate, then that candidate is a very bad choice.

TMike

PS- This is coming from a wild-eyed closed border fanatic. Not to mention that I like Joe's stance on illegal immigration and his jail.

[Kregisen]

He's been my sheriff for who knows how long....he's a typical neocon and would make an absolutely horrible senator. As for him being sheriff, I don't have a whole lot of dirt on him but he's power hungry and basically wastes a ton of money. I'm not sure if he's horrible as a sheriff though.

[qh4dotcom]

Sheriff Joe is going to be 80 years old in 2012...you guys forgot about that....and who is going to continue his cruel and unusual punishment of prisoners if he goes to Washington?

[AJ Antimony]

Arpaio would lead in any poll for any race in Arizona. Same for Jan Brewer.

I think if Arpaio didn't run for Governor, he won't run for Senate.

RPF needs to understand that 1, possibly 2 GOP House seats will open up as a result of this Senate race...

[JamesButabi]

Is this the same guy that had a huge hamnitarian controversy because he put inmates in the blistering desert for unsafe amounts of time. Also something about feeding them moldy bologna and causing sickness?