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mystery-ak:
Arizona Police Association endorses Ruben Gallego for Senate after backing Trump
By
Elaine Mallon
August 26, 2024 5:22 pm
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The Arizona Police Association endorsed Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) for Senate, applauding him for his record in Congress supporting of pro-police measures. The same group has offered its support to former President Donald Trump, who is on the other side of the aisle.

“As a Marine combat veteran, we know Congressman Gallego understands the complexities of modern policing in American society today, while at the same time recognizing the public’s expectations,” APA President Justin Harris said in a statement. “The APA does not take our endorsements lightly; we recognize the importance of having a U.S. Senator that can bring people together to improve our society for all. We believe that Congressman Gallego will be that U.S. Senator.”

Harris cited Gallego’s work in Congress securing funding to be used for recruitment and retention bonuses, assisting police officers with PTSD, and de-escalation training.

more
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3134710/arizona-police-association-endorses-gallego/

cato potatoe:
Kari “Gozer” Lake has to be the worst senate candidate this cycle.  That doof in Minnesota is a close second. 

HikerGuy83:
Wonderful.

Lake's name is appropriate as she is sinking......fast.

mystery-ak:
Arizona police org endorsing Trump crosses aisle to back progressive Dem in close Senate race
Arizona Police Association endorses Democratic Rep Ruben Gallego for Senate despite earlier endorsement for Kari Lake for governor
By Michael Lee Fox News
Published August 27, 2024 12:48pm EDT

The Arizona Police Association (APA) turned heads recently by endorsing liberal Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego in Arizona’s U.S. Senate race, despite Gallego’s controversial history on law enforcement issues and the APA's simultaneous support of former President Donald Trump.

"Congressman Gallego has continually fought for robust, increased funding for America's Law Enforcement, and specifically Arizona Law enforcement," the APA said in a statement Monday, arguing that Gallego helped secure $168 billion in "direct support of police officers so that they have the personnel and equipment needed."

The move to back the Democrat over Republican Kari Lake comes despite the organization endorsing Lake’s bid for governor during the last election cycle and just days after it announced its endorsement of Trump in the presidential race.

more
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arizona-police-org-endorsing-trump-crosses-aisle-back-progressive-dem-close-senate-race

Fishrrman:
(sigh...)
I'll say it one more time ("with feelin'", as Arlo suggested in a song years ago):
Arizona is a blue state now.

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