Why, as a Republican mayor, I support Kamala Harris over Trump

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The title is taken directly from the piece that I linked to. The following text is an opinion posted in a local AZ newspaper, by a conservative -- the Republican mayor of Mesa, John Giles. I normally would not quote the entire text and would just post a link to it with a short quote, but I see 3 page long quotes in OPs these days; I don't think it's one of the rules to keep quotes short any more. If it is, my bad, I just don't notice it being applied. This letter looks better kept together, so I am making an exception in my form/style.

Before people come in here and attack the writer -- once again -- he is a Republican mayor of one of the most conservative cities in our nation. Enough out of me, here is his letter, and his plea to his fellow AZ Republicans.

I'm posting it here because I think every Republican, not just Arizonans, should allow themselves five minutes to read this.

The time has come for my fellow Arizona Republicans to return to the core foundations of the Grand Old Party.

Our party used to stand for the belief that every Arizonan, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the freedom, opportunity and security to live out their American Dream.

But since Donald Trump refused to accept the outcome of the 2020 election, Republicans have yet to course correct. The Republican Party with Trump at its helm continues down the path of political extremism, away from focusing on our fundamental freedoms.

Now more than ever, we need leaders who will put country over party.

I believe my party has a moral and ethical responsibility to restore faith in our democratic institutions. In the spirit of the late Sen. John McCain’s motto, “Country First,” I call on other Arizona Republicans to join me in choosing country over party this election and to vote against Donald Trump.

Trump did not support Arizona cities

In Arizona, we have faced the brunt of misinformation, election denialism and an erosion of trust in our justice system.

The Grand Canyon State is ground zero in the fight against repeated false claims to disrupt our electoral process — from fake presidential electors attempting to undermine Arizona’s election, to a sham “audit” by Arizona Senate Republicans that was spurred by conspiracy theories.

Significant reforms to immigration and border policies that would have addressed the crisis at our southern border were blocked by Trump because he didn’t want the problem solved. He wanted to exploit it for personal political gain.

Since 2014, I have had the honor of being mayor of Mesa, the nation’s 36th-largest city and one of the most conservative. Under Trump, American cities didn’t get the support they deserved. Infrastructure week was made into a joke.

But under the Biden-Harris administration, Mesa has seen historic federal funding for the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, along with investments to make sure our streets and public transit systems benefit from modern technology.

With the CHIPS Act, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are delivering thousands of new jobs to Arizonans and helping us grow critical industries.

Harris is the competent leader we need

Trump poses a serious threat to our nation. We can’t have a felon representing us on the national stage, let alone one who would threaten to abandon NATO and ruin our standing abroad.

We are in a moment that only happens once every few generations, when we have to defend democracy, and stand up for the right to vote and our civil rights. It is essential that we proceed in a manner that strengthens, rather than diminishes, public confidence in our democratic institutions.

What kind of country do we want to live in?

Vice President Harris is fighting to make sure Americans can get ahead and be safe from gun violence and to restore and protect the rights of women. Donald Trump, on the other hand, could enact the extreme and dangerous Project 2025 agenda if elected, which would roll back our rights and freedoms.

We can choose a future for our children and grandchildren based on decency, respect and morality — or succumb to the crudeness and vulgarity of Trump and J.D. Vance and the far-right agenda they would champion.

Arizona leaders like McCain and Sen. Mark Kelly have embodied the commitment to country over party. And it’s that same high caliber of character and leadership I see in Vice President Harris.

That’s why I’m standing with her. Kamala Harris is the competent, just and fair leader our country deserves. This year too much is at stake to vote Republican at the top of the ticket.

It will take Arizona Republicans, independents and Democrats standing together against a far-right agenda. Let us put country over party by voting to stop Trump and protect our democracy.

Did Arizona ever finish counting their Ballots from the 2020 election night ?

originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
Did Arizona ever finish counting their Ballots from the 2020 election night ?

Yup. Even the spares.

a reply to: Mahogani

All joking aside...

Any time a politician from one party says they are for an opposing party's candidate, I know they are full of it.

Maybe in the middle of a bad polling cycle, bribed, wolf in sheep's clothing, whatever.

If they were really for the candidate, their policy and actions would show it.

This one is just bloviating.

Should be voted out of office and not even trusted as a Drive-thru cashier.

a reply to: Mahogani

Does he have a small peen and likes to bootlick?

Asking for a weak-assed puss boi

Even the most conservative politician in Arizona is a RINO, so not surprising in the least. Sad thing is they're also infiltrating DC with their fake 'conservative' crap, and idots keep reelecting them.

I, and 81,000,000 (probably more this time) voters will vote for literally anyone else. Just like last time, but I see us getting higher numbers this time.

a reply to: Mahogani

" Why, as a Republican mayor, I support Kamala Harris over Trump "



Why he says ? Well , It's Because he is in Reality a Closet Liberal Dem Pretending to be a Republican......................NEXT .

This clown is checking the Democrat talking point boxes.
He is literally just going right down the line.

Trump's a threat to democracy.
Trump's a felon.
Trump is not a good person.

Blah, blah, blah....

originally posted by: Euronymous2625
I, and 81,000,000 (probably more this time) voters will vote for literally anyone else. Just like last time, but I see us getting higher numbers this time.

You do you. The polls were escorting Biden off the Democrat ticket.

originally posted by: Euronymous2625
I, and 81,000,000 (probably more this time) voters will vote for literally anyone else. Just like last time, but I see us getting higher numbers this time.

Trump will for sure, I guess that means the equation
of adding clone votes will surpass anything on record.

a reply to: Mahogani

John McCain was a Republican too.

Now that you mention it, also from AZ.


But you go ahead and flex that propaganda bud.

The smell is....desperate

originally posted by: theatreboy
a reply to: Mahogani

All joking aside...

Any time a politician from one party says they are for an opposing party's candidate, I know they are full of it.

Maybe in the middle of a bad polling cycle, bribed, wolf in sheep's clothing, whatever.

If they were really for the candidate, their policy and actions would show it.

This one is just bloviating.

This is a real shift among both the Republicans and the Independents. The Dems were going to vote for their nominee anyway.

Check this out from a FOX poll this week. We know FOX polls always favor Trump, but look at this shift. That's among the same people they normally poll.

So we have the Republican mayor of Artizona's 3rd largest city wanting to vote for Harris? So what? It wouldn't be the first Republican that doesn't vote Trump

I'd imagine he believes it will help him politically in the battleground state of Arizona, but with such a public pronouncement he could have promises of political appointment or governmental projects for Mesa. Or FAWK he has already had governmental projects and now time to pay the piper.

It's kind of how American politics works

How do you say RINO without actually saying it ?

This will be a another super polarizing election and people from both sides will switch sides....or just stay home.

Looks like another one got bought off and blackmailed. No stones unturned.😊

He was told exactly what to say too. 😀

Harris isn't "Country First", no Democrats are. Ever.

They hate America, they hate national pride.

If they were to put this country first, they wouldn't be letting millions come here illegally.

This "mayor" is a weak loser for going belly up for Harris.

I want to know what he thinks Harris is going to give him for shilling for her stupid ass?

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Trump's a threat to democracy.
Trump's a felon.
Trump is not a good person.

Blah, blah, blah....

QFT

Well, that's all my time I have for tonight. I waited to see if anyone tackles the meat of what he says... instead so far all I see is ad hominem attacks. For a change, they are not directed at me, so that's nice.

Anyways, he is a RINO, without being called one of course, he's bloviating, he's a bootlicker, he's a closet liberal or he got blackmailed. Not one person decided to discuss what he said.

But that is only because they can't; everything he said is true.

Good night, folks.

originally posted by: burntheships
Trump will for sure, I guess that means the equation
of adding clone votes will surpass anything on record.

Nah. We'll win again, you'll claim we cheated again, he'll do something stupid on January 6th again, you'll probably follow him and also do something stupid. He is the most hated man on the planet. He did it for fame. Infamy is still fame. So sad to watch this cult develop.