Posted on 01/23/2014 8:06:45 PM PST by kingattax
Arizona's controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced this week he added $3.5 million to his campaign coffers last year – a personal best – as he hints he's again considering a run for governor.
The record haul was made possible mostly from out-of-state donors who supported the Maricopa County sheriff’s enforcement tactics.
Critics of Arpaio tried unsuccessfully to force a recall election against him last year, a battle which his office claims cost him about $8 million.
But as he builds his war chest back up, he's vowing to run again, presumably for a seventh term but possibly for governor.
"Every four years, my supporters encourage me to run for governor," Arpaio said in a written statement. "Based on these fundraising numbers and knowing I could be competitive, I will have to give it serious consideration."
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I hope he does and that he wins. The next day, the militia could be called out and placed on the borders with Mexico and California.
It is a shame he is so old. It would be nice to have him a long time but of course Father Time will catch up to him. I mean if he was 40 that would be so great. I am not sure that Arizona will pick a Governor who is in his 80’s already. Best of luck but I think this is an uphill battle for him.
And you can lock the border down cheaply, by rotating volunteer militia in. The exercise of guarding the border is how a border state can attain "well regulation" in the militia.
“It’s not that age matters that much,” said the 81-year-old Arpaio, smiling. “Because I can get a wheelchair, like Ironside and Raymond Burr.
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