Leading in the Right Direction
President’s Corner
The Save America Act
On Friday DHS Secretary Kristi Noem spoke in Scottsdale in support of the SAVE ACT, (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) which the House of Representatives passed, with only one Democrat vote and which now resides in the Senate for approval. Secretary Noem explained that as head of DHS, she has the “responsibility” to push for state and local election reforms. She stated that no state could use more improvement than Arizona, as in the past our state elections have been an absolute disaster. Our leaders have failed us dramatically by not having systems that worked. They disenfranchised voters who wanted to vote but had to stand in line for hours only to be told the machines failed and that they should go to another voting center miles away! We must ask our leaders what they are doing to fix these problems and to clean up our voter rolls.
Noem stated that DHS has a program called the “Save Program” which our secretary of state and governor can use today to clean up voters rolls. This will ensure that when we cast our ballots in the next election, we can feel confident that our vote counts! She noted that the Constitution gives states the primary responsibility for running their elections, but Congress also gives authorities & duties to the federal government. As head of DHS those authorities lie with her and her department to point out vulnerabilities and to put mitigation measures forward that can be enacted at the state and local level. “There is no room in our election system for people who aren’t Americans,” Noem said. She added that "secure elections are necessary to ensure that government reflects 'the consent of the governed.' "
The secretary then spoke about the SAVE ACT. Quoting Benjamin Franklin’s warning to a citizen when asked what type of government they created, he said, “A Republic, if you can keep it!” This is the underlying reason for the SAVE ACT! As President Trump said, “we will either fix our nation’s election issues, or we will no longer have a nation to save”. According to Secretary Noem, we have a golden opportunity to show we are serious about securing our elections and that we care about preserving our sacred Republic. This act is common sense legislation. It requires proof of citizenship to REGISTER to vote. It requires a photo I.D. to VOTE, and it requires states to remove non-citizens from their voter rolls. Polls show that these are all popular issues with Americans as 95% of Republicans & 71% of Democrats agree with it. 84% of Americans support having an ID to vote and 83% of Americans support citizenship to vote.
This measure works and builds trust. One vote per person, no foreign nationals disenfranchising American citizens, no hostile foreign entities, illegal aliens or criminals hijacking our elections. Noem stated that it is a fact that non-citizens have been voting and from state-to-state non-citizens and even criminals are being elected to some states’ offices.
Arizona already has a citizenship requirement to vote in state elections. It should be logical to require it for federal elections also so that we can eliminate the “Federal Only” ballot! The only reason to oppose this bill is to cheat and rob American citizens for their vote. If the senate does not pass the SAVE act and uphold this bedrock principle of government, then we will have turned our country over to illegals, foreign actors, and those who do not support America being the greatest country in the world! I know that the two Democrat senators who “represent” our state will vote NO. Elections have consequences! Remember that as we move into the midterms. We must turn out to vote and encourage others to do so!
Regarding our upcoming election for Arizona governor, you may have heard that Karrin Taylor Robson suspended her campaign last week.
In line with this, the primary election has now been moved to July 21st.
For election information & how to sign candidate petitions,
visit our website Here.
Patricia Moore
Men's Breakfast Club
The "Men's Breakfast Club" meets at 8:30 AM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove.
If you are interested in a lively, morning conversation about political events and your first cup of coffee, please attend this breakfast. This is a real opportunity for some "like-minded" discussion.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Chuck Streeter - streeter@greencafe.com
PCRC Women's Luncheon
If you are looking for an informative and lively conversation among "like-minded" women and the opportunity to "talk Republican," here is your chance!
The luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Vicki Streeter at streeter@greencafe.com