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U.S. Rep. Dr. Paul Gosar and U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Kelli Ward to Speak in Payson March 2

Anita Christy Gila Watch ,

Please join your fellow Republicans at the Lincoln Day Dinner, hosted by the Gila County Republican Committee, on Friday, March 2.  The social hour with cash bar opens at 5 PM followed by dinner at 6 PM.  This event will be held in the Mazatzal Casino’s Ballroom, Highway 87, Mile Marker 251, Payson.  Guest speakers begin their presentations at 6:30 PM. Both Rep. Paul Gosar and U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Kelli Ward have been confirmed as speakers.  Other candidates and elected officials have also been invited to speak.   A Q and A period following presentations will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet other elected officials and candidates.

The buffet dinner will include breast of chicken in mushroom wine sauce, baked cod, salad, vegetable, bread, dessert, and a beverage.  Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased by clicking HERE.

U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar
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Members of the Freedom Caucus Speak Out about the AHCA’s Bait and Switch

Anita Christy Gila Watch , , ,

When the House of Representatives, mostly led by members of The Freedom Caucus, recently refused to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), it seemed like a treasonous debacle to the American people. Even President Trump expressed his anger.  Several Pro-Life groups supported the AHCA, because it would have defunded Planned Parenthood.  

But, what the American people didn’t know was that the American Health Care Act would not have accomplished its primary mission and promise:  Repeal and Replace ObamaCare.  

The American Health Care Act was a kludge of a health-care policy. Described as a way to simultaneously repeal key elements of the Affordable Care Act and replace them with market-oriented reforms, the bill in its final form managed to do little of either. Freedom Caucus members were particularly concerned about the willingness of House leaders to leave the vast majority of Obamacare’s regulations on the books — after Republicans spent seven years promising that the party would “repeal and replace Obamacare.” Even the rationale that the AHCA would be better than nothing was hard to justify; it probably would have further destabilized the individual market, while millions fewer would have been insured.  See It’s Wrong for Trump to Blame Conservatives.  

Even as Obamacare continues funding Planned Parenthood, the foundation supporting abortion is weakening through other means. Since the AHCA’s defeat, President Trump has taken action to defund a UN agency that supports forced abortion.  Also on March 31, Congress voted to "restore the ability of states to stop one stream of our tax dollars going to Planned Parenthood and redirect it to community health centers that provide comprehensive primary and preventive health care.” See Major Victories for Life  and Bill Passes to allow states to redirect funds away from Abortion Clinics.  

And, on April 7, 2017, Judge Neil Gorsuch was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards tweeted that Gorsuch’s confirmation is "the worst" because Gorsuch has written that "the intentional taking of  human life by private persons is ALWAYS wrong." See Why Justice Gorsuch will have an immediate (and big) impact on the Supreme Court.

Hear what several members of Congress, including the House Freedom Caucus, have to say about the disastrous flaws in the AHCA, and why they must be corrected.    

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Gila County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp to Speak at Payson TEA Meeting

Anita Christy Gila Watch , , ,

Please invite your friends, neighbors and business associates to hear Gila County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp speak at the next weekly Payson Tea Party meeting.  The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 4 from 6:00-7:45 pm, at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 East Highway 260, Payson.  Mr. Beauchamp will discuss the proposed National Popular Vote compacts and how it differs from our current Electoral College method of electing U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents.  You will enjoy this lively presentation followed by a Question/Answer period.  

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Gila County Republican Committee – 17th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Saturday, March 11

Anita Christy Gila Watch ,

Please join your friends and neighbors at the  Gila County Republican Committee’s 17th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Saturday, March 11, 2017, to be held at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino main ball room.  The Casino is located on Hwy 87 at mile post 251, just south of Payson.  Click HERE to see  flyer. 

This year’s featured guests are Arizona State Treasurer Jeff DeWit, who is also advisor to the Trump Transition Team; and Congressional District 4 Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar.   Get behind the scenes reports on the Trump election campaign and the latest on President Trump’s plans.  

A Cash Bar Social starts at 5:15 pm, followed by a Prime Rib dinner at 6:00 pm.  Tickets are $60.00 each.  There will also be door prizes, a 50/50 Raffle, and silent auction. 

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Gila Watch Primary Voting Recommendations: August 30, 2016

Anita Christy Gila Watch , , ,

As you complete your Primary ballot, please consider the following candidates for offices all the way from United States Senate to Town Council. Time hasn’t allowed for the vetting of every office throughout the state.  The suggestions you see here are based on voting patterns, leadership, and commitment to constitutional, conservative ideals.   

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Outing Ray Strauss, the Phony Conservative Running Against Rep. Paul Gosar in AZ-4

Anita Christy Gila Watch , , ,

Did you receive the FALSE flyer paid for by Right Way Super-PAC stating that Paul Gosar (CD4) voted against funding for our military and their families? I suggest you read this article titled Outing Ray Strauss, the Phony Conservative Running Against Rep. Paul Gosar in AZ-4.   In my own experience, Rep. Gosar is one of the most Conservative, Constitutional, pro-military representatives in Congress. Ray Strauss is the opposite.  "Rep. Gosar’s reputation as a fighter for the conservative agenda has left him as one of the few reliable full spectrum conservatives in the House." 

The article begins:  

It requires a breathtaking level of deceit to attempt to run to the right of limited government constitutional conservative Congressman Paul Gosar and attack him as an “insider.”  

But with the help of a shadowy lobbyist-funded PAC – Right Way PAC – which was founded by K Street insider Daniel Flynn, that is exactly what Gosar’s challenger Ray Strauss is trying to do.  

Click HERE to read this excellent, informative, truthful article.  

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Dr. Kelli Ward; “Spoiler” Alex Meluskey; and John McCain’s Relentless Attacks on Kelli Ward

Anita Christy Gila Watch , , , ,

Recently, a supporter of Alex Meluskey stepped into an email that was sent from Gila County Republican Committee Chairman Gary Morris to the GCRC Precinct Committeemen announcing an upcoming PC meeting.  This Alex Meluskey Supporter isn’t one of our PC’s.  He took issue with an item that Chairman Morris had included in his email, which was a comment from Yavapai GOP Activist Jim Dutton which appeared in the 7/2/2016 MCRC News Briefs.  

Mr. Dutton wrote: "Time to Take One for the Team – I wish to thank all of the Senatorial candidates for their willingness to run against John McCain. All of you have stressed the importance of retiring McCain for the good of Arizona and its citizens. It’s time now for each of you to evaluate the best course of action in order to accomplish the goal of removing McCain. You must put your egos aside and allow your patriotism and professed desire to serve your State and Country to be your guide. Everyone knows that multiple candidates in the primary race will only help John McCain. Therefore, we the people beseech Alex Meluskey, Scott McBean and Clair Van Steenwyck to take the high road and withdraw from this race today. The writing is on the wall guys and it’s time to face reality. Play the men for your people and unite behind the only candidate who has proven to be a challenger to John McCain – Kelli Ward. How do you want to be remembered? As a spoiler who helped get McCain elected or as a true patriot whose self-sacrifice and patriotism were clearly demonstrated for all of Arizona to see? Please, for all of Arizona! Take one for the Team."

The Supporter fired back at all the PC’s as follows:

"WHY doesn’t WARD DROP OUT and let somebody with a CONSERVATIVE VOTING RECORD run??WE THE PEOPLE HAVENT EVER AND WILL NOT VOTE FOR LIBERALS RUNNING ASD CONSERVATIVES.Check her voting record then Vote for Alex Meluskey for #AZSEN2016 #DUMPWARDINAZ." 

Several of our PC’s nicely, but firmly, responded to the Supporter, with comments favorable to Mr. Dutton’s MCRC post. 

Since I’m a GCRC PC, I’m publishing my response to the Meluskey Supporter, which follows:   

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Alex Meluskey: Clueless about the National Defense Authorization Act

Anita Christy Gila Watch ,

In this May 23, 2016 video produced by Dan Haggerty, you will see Alex Meluskey, who is running against John McCain and Dr. Kelli Ward, claim that, by far, he is the strongest of all candidates in the areas of national defense and foreign policy.  Yet, when asked if he supports the National Defense Authorization Act, he didn’t even know what it is.  The 2016 budget called for $604.2 billion in spending. 

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Gila County Republican Party Votes to Censure Senator McCain

Anita Christy Gila Watch ,

PRESS RELEASE
Contact:Gary P. Morris, Chairman, Gila County Republican Party 602-803-7366

For the second time since 2013, the Gila County Republican Party has censured Senator John McCain for his lack of adherence to Republican principles and the desires of his Republican constituents in Gila County. The censure from the May 14 Precinct Committeemen meeting states the Gila County Republican Party cannot, and will not, support Senator McCain in the upcoming elections.

In early fall of 2013, The Gila County Republican Party first censured Senator McCain for abandoning Republican principles as well as his participation and leadership in the "Gang of Eight" along with the Senator’s conscious and arrogant abandonment of the desires of his Republican constituents. Those eight senators drafted a poorly designed, ill thought out, "Comprehensive Immigration Reform" bill. Ultimately, Congress rejected the bill following substantial opposition from the public.

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