Category Archives: Candidates

A disappointing interview by Herman Cain

Posted on October 4, 2011 by David Hall

I have liked Herman Cain and have put him in my top tier of Republican hopefuls: Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, and Herman Cain – the three principled conservatives in the race. But his interview with Chris Wallace on Fox News … Continue reading →

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Will the real “plant” in the Russell Pearce recall election please stand up?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by David Hall

KTAR radio yesterday covered an interview of candidate Jerry Lewis, one of the candidates in the LD 18 recall election. He was stating that he felt that Olivia Cortes was a “plant” in the election, and her candidacy was designed … Continue reading →

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Admitting, reluctantly, that Romney won this debate

Posted on September 23, 2011 by David Hall

I am not a big fan of Mitt Romney. People wonder at that, since I am LDS, expecting me to fall in line. But I bristle at that thought. The nation’s politics are in dire straits, and I feel the … Continue reading →

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Senator Russell Pearce defends his record, confronts his opponents.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by David Hall

Two days ago, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the recall election for Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce can proceed. So there was a lot of interest as Senator Pearce spoke tonight at the Mountain View Tea Party in Mesa, which … Continue reading →

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This debate goes to Michele Bachmann

Posted on September 12, 2011 by David Hall

The clear victor in tonight’s Republican debate, in my mind, was Michele Bachmann. Besides watching the debate, I watched some post-debate interviews on Fox, and the one that was fascinating was Greta Van Susteren interviewing Sarah Palin. Governor Palin helped … Continue reading →

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State Senator Russell Pearce will address his recall Sept. 15

Posted on September 5, 2011 by David Hall

Next Thursday evening, September 15, Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce will be speaking at the Mountain View Tea Party. Also on the program will be Chad Willem, Chairman, Patriots for Pearce, who will give us updated details about the campaign … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry interviewed on the Mark Levin show

Posted on September 3, 2011 by David Hall

Thursday, Rick Perry appeared on the Mark Levin Show. He had previously appeared to avoid the encounter, so this was a good sign. He generally did well. Gov. Perry talked about focusing the role of the federal government on those things … Continue reading →

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I think I may like Wil Cardon for Senate

Posted on August 28, 2011 by David Hall

I noticed the headline in this morning’s East Valley Tribune, “Mormon Moment.” The article focuses on Wil Cardon’s challenge to Jeff Flake for retiring Senator John Kyl’s seat. They’re both LDS. Which is nice. That puts the focus on their … Continue reading →

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Another impressive response from Michele Bachmann

Posted on August 27, 2011 by David Hall

Michele Bachmann is just a very impressive individual. Here is one of many clips I could have posted where she is asked a question, impromptu, and displays those qualities of hers that would make a truly great president. Last night … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry for President? No thanks. Give me Michele Bachmann.

Posted on August 21, 2011 by David Hall

A family member asked me the other day what I thought of Rick Perry as a candidate for president. Wary. That’s my opinion. And growing warier. I like what he says. I’m worried that he’s saying it because he knows … Continue reading →

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Does Michele Bachmann have enough experience to be President?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by David Hall

I was discussing presidential candidates with someone this past week. I said my favorite candidate was Michele Bachmann. He said he didn’t think she had enough experience to be President. Really! What does experience have to do with being a … Continue reading →

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Who won the Iowa debate? (from Arizona Tea Party Network)

Posted on August 12, 2011 by David Hall

The Arizona Tea Party Network is running an online poll asking who did the best in last night’s Republican debate. Here are the rankings so far, as of 11:00 this morning: Newt Gingrich – 34% Michele Bachmann – 21% Ron … Continue reading →

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