Comments on: Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy

By: Walter

Walter — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:15:14 +0000

Here’s hoping Steve Emerine calls the State D’s and tells them their “probe” into Bee is just a political ploy. Gotta love the “in your face” attitude of the State D’s…. Can’t wait to see how that pans out.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:40:20 +0000

I think you are unfairly picking on Mr. Taylor because of his status as the former spokesperson to the AZ GOP. One of the main jobs of the state party during the election is to speak about their nominees and candidates. While Mr. Taylor spoke out about Mr. Munsil, he also spent a majority of his time on Senator Kyl. The fact that Mr. Taylor is being quoted as spokesperson for different campaigns shouldn’t come as a surprise, given that he works for a consulting firm that reps different clients with different issues. Since when is this a news worthy piece?

By: kralmajales

kralmajales — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:46:42 +0000

I agree very much with Ted’s last paragraph of his post. In fact, they went as far as saying that they would consider going after members of the party that were leaders on this bill.

Just to throw this out there, who do you think solid business interests in the Republican party are going to support: Jeff Flake or Russell Pearce.

Hands down…Flake.

By: Tedski

Tedski — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:25:53 +0000

It appears that W.’s argument is not smoke and mirrors as much as what Col. Potter might call horse puckey.

One, I didn’t “attack” Taylor, and I doubt he saw it that way either. I asked a couple of questions about his working for Bee’s campaign and Wake Up Arizona, given the contradictions there.

As a matter of fact, I did get Taylor’s reasons for leaving from a “Deep Throat Connection.” But heck, look at the facts: the finance director of the party handing her keys to Pullen immediately after his election and the rest of the staff quitting within a couple of weeks. All coincidence, I’m sure.

Yep, Taylor was never on Len Munsil’s payroll. But the Republican party was partly responsible for delivering Munsil’s message, as they were for all Republican candidates. Frankly, this is really weak nit picking. I wasn’t aware that the State Republican party was not supporting Munsil’s candidacy. Maybe that is why Munsil did so poorly.

Your third point misrepresents the aims of Wake Up Arizona. In a recent editorial in the Arizona Republic, Wake Up Arizona co-chair Gordon James voices his hope that the courts will find the legislation unconstitutional. That doesn’t sound to me like they want to just fix its flaws. I challenge you to read the editorial and find anything resembling support from Mr. James for the law that was passed.

By: W. Stephenson

W. Stephenson — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:55:42 +0000

It would appear your attack on Mr. Taylor is smoke and mirrors.
1. Did Mr. Taylor ever tell you he quit because of Randy Pullens election or did you get this from your “deep throat connection”?
2. He never worked for Len Munsel. Your quilt by association theory doesn’t wash and can’t be sustained in debate.
3. Garret Taylor never said he or the group he represented was in opposition to the employer sanctions law but he did argue there are certain area’s where the Legislation could be improved.

It is good to see so many folks are interested in the CD-8 race. The real issue is which candidate will be most in tune with the thinking of the majority of voters in CD-8.