Category Archives: Candidates

Mixed reviews of Wil Cardon at Mountain View Tea Party

Posted on July 14, 2012 by mesasmiles

US Senate candidate Wil Cardon spoke Thursday night at the Mountain View Tea Party in Mesa. The appearance was a mixed bag. Attendance was low. When Jeff Flake appeared at the same venue two years ago, he packed the room … Continue reading →

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Needing a little “fire” from Romney – be like Captain Moroni!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by mesasmiles

The conservative panelists on last night’s Fox News Special Report were shaking their heads about Romney not being able to seize the advantage of a pathetic economy and an unpopular direction of the country. Even while the economy is lagging, … Continue reading →

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Barb Parker’s email about Bob Worsley and Russell Pearce

Posted on June 9, 2012 by mesasmiles

I got this email from Barb Parker last night. It sounds like she’s the originator of it, though it doesn’t say that clearly. But she asked that it be passed around as much as possible, and I agree with it, … Continue reading →

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A Tea Party defense of Utah Senator Orrin Hatch

Posted on May 25, 2012 by mesasmiles

Wednesday night, Mark Levin, on his radio show, gave a spirited defense of Senator Orrin Hatch. Senator Hatch is being challenged in his re-election bid by fellow Republican and former Utah State Senator Dan Liljenquist. The Left presents this as … Continue reading →

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Jon Stewart defends Romney’s Mormonism – funny!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by mesasmiles

I made no secret on this blog of my very lukewarm support for Mitt Romney for President during the primaries. My first preference was Michele Bachmann, my second was Rick Santorum. But I noticed along the way weird things happening, … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz for Senate

Posted on May 18, 2012 by mesasmiles

I heard Ted Cruz interviewed on Mark Levin’s radio show the other day. Was I impressed! I sent him some money. Ted Cruz is a constitutional and social conservative who is running for the U.S. Senate against Texas Lt. Gov. … Continue reading →

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Romney the moderate, in his own words

Posted on February 25, 2012 by mesasmiles

The day after the Arizona Republican debate, where Romney and Paul ganged up on Rick Santorum, accusing him of not being a true conservative, conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin seemed really annoyed at both Ron Paul and Mitt … Continue reading →

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Putting Santorum’s “Politics is a team sport” comment in perspective

Posted on February 23, 2012 by mesasmiles

Let me start by laying the foundation. I am an anti-establishment Republican. I do not believe in “go along to get along.” I tend to support the anti-establishment candidates. Which is why I’m for Rick Santorum. Rick looked sheepish when … Continue reading →

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Santorum’s Phoenix Rally – video

Posted on February 21, 2012 by mesasmiles

Rick Santorum spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of an estimated 600 to 700 persons, at the El-Zaribah Shrine Auditorium in Phoenix today. Here is the link to his 40-minute speech: Rick Santorum Phoenix Rally Click here to visit the Liberty … Continue reading →

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Rick Santorum – a tough target

Posted on February 20, 2012 by mesasmiles

As a Santorum supporter, I’m delighted to see the attacks being mounted against him lately. And they’re coming principally from three quarters – Liberals, who are scared of his conservatism, establishment Republicans, who are also scared of, or maybe I … Continue reading →

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The big “Obama is Muslim” gaffe

Posted on February 20, 2012 by mesasmiles

Mark Levin opened his radio show tonight with the big flap over the mix-up over Obama’s religion. “There’s a big flap out there, ladies and gentlemen. Somebody accidentally accused Barack Milhous Obama of being Muslim. But it was an accident, … Continue reading →

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Is Mitt Romney honest? An LDS perspective.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by mesasmiles

I just discovered that my blog posting from last Friday, titled, The Mormon Case Against Romney, was picked up and published in its entirety by The Free Republic blog. And was commented on in a lively discussion, with comments such … Continue reading →

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