Matt Salmon’s closet seems to be full of political skeletons these days. The problem is not just Salmon’s career as a lobbyist after he left Congress but his “friends” since he left Congress. It is a mounting problem that calls into question not only his conservative credentials but also his judgment. What’s the problem this [...]
Here’s an article dating back to 2005 when Jeff Flake’s Democratic opponent Richard Carmona was thinking about running for governor: A man touted as one of the Republicans’ best contenders for governor of Arizona in 2006 has been a registered Independent for years and often skipped voting in statewide elections. U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, [...]
After securing the endorsement with Rick Santorum’s withdrawal today, Mitt Romney might have a new problem on his hands. Russell Pearce, the author of Arizona’s controversial immigration law, commonly referred to as S.B. 1070, has just endorsed Mitt Romney for President. Russell Pearce has been a lighting rod of controversy since his authorship and eventual [...]
In 2007, lobbyist, former Congressman and overall righteous dude Matt Salmon asked, “How do you evaluate the benefits of a public/private partnership?” Salmon was referring and lobbying for Waveyard Development LLC, a Mesa, Arizona public-private partnership project that planned to seed 125 acres of city-owned public parks and recreation properties and facilities to developers to [...]
Did you know that Matt Salmon went “Camel Cool” as the lobbyist and spokesperson for the Electronic Cigarettes Association? I guess it is only appropriate if you are a fan of e-cigarettes that you take advantage of Groupon’s Deal of the Day. Groupon is offering a whopping 52% discount, a savings of $31.00, off the [...]
The latest column from New Times columnist Stephen Lemons opens with somewhat of a rhetorical question: When a man is so duplicitous as to mislead others about his faith, what does it say about his character? Who is this man, this charlatan in question? None other than self-appointed immigration czar Russell Pearce. Pearce recently announced [...]
Justin Pierce the brave and the bold! I have had the chance to meet Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce on a number of occasions. Pierce is an avid jogger, was a college athlete, and in case you forget, Gary reminds you he is kind of a big deal! Such a big deal in fact that just [...]
With all due respect to Cher and Nicolas Cage, the Phoenix New Times’ is reporting on a bizarre love story between “Congressman-turned-lobbyist-turned-Congressional candidate” Matt Salmon’s and his connection to the Unification Church. The Unification Church or the Moonies as they are called, are a new age church with some very strange beliefs. How strange? Well for one, their [...]
The Arizona Republic Reports: A former CIA employee has announced her candidacy for Arizona’s newly drawn 9th Congressional District. Leah Campos Schandlbauer said Monday that she’s a conservative Republican and will ground her campaign in an unreserved defense of free markets and limited government. Campos Schandlbauer is a mother of four. She recently resigned her [...]
Did you disappoint your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with the standard box of chocolates and grocery store roses? Don’t fret – you still have time to redeem yourself! If you act today you can take advantage of Electronic Cigarette Association President and lobbyist Matt Salmon’s 10% Cigarette day after Valentine’s Day Fire Sale! [CLICK HERE [...]
