Pearce Recall on track to collect enough signatures – help put them over the top

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Some good news for a change. The East Valley Tribune reports that the Pearce recall campaign says it's on track to collect enough signatures:

Activists seeking to recall state Senate President Russell Pearce say they're on track to collect enough signatures for an election and that recent controversies have made their campaign easier.

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The Pearce recall group used a Tuesday media event to claim they've got two-thirds of the 7,756 verified signatures required by May 31. They predict submitting petitions before the deadline, possibly within weeks.

Volunteers with Citizens for a Better Arizona said they've been surprised how often voters are willing to sign petitions as they knock on doors every weekend. Others say they've voted for Pearce before but now oppose him.

"Some people are very excited," said Brenda Rascon. "I don't even have to explain to them who Russell Pearce is."

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Rather than targeting Democrats in the heavily Republican Legislative District 18, Citizens for a Better Arizona is going after Pearce's base. That includes Republicans and voters who, like Pearce, are Mormons.

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[Volunteers] say they've seen a backlash over a report claiming the Fiesta Bowl paid for Pearce to travel to out-of-state games. He has claimed he reimbursed the bowl for tickets. Also, Pearce declared state Sen. Scott Bundgaard was the victim in a domestic abuse incident along a Valley freeway. Police consider the girlfriend the victim based on witness accounts and plan to charge the lawmaker.

Voters frequently bring up those incidents when agreeing to sign, said Chad Snow, a founder of the campaign. He called Pearce a gift that keeps on giving.

"He really thinks he's invincible and completely above the law," said Snow, who is Mormon.

Correction: "King" Russell Pearce believes HE IS THE LAW.

Please help put this recall effort over the top. Once again, here is the contact information for the recall.

Citizens for a Better Arizona have a web site Recall Russell Pearce (http://recallpearce.com/). The web site has a download page for petitions. Petitions Recall Russell Pearce | Recall Russell Pearce.

Citizens For A Better Arizona, P.O. Box 41232, Mesa, AZ, 85274-1232
Phone: (480) 748-8991, Email: info@recallpearce.com.

Citizens for a Better Arizona needs to collect 7,756 signatures by May 31st in District 18, Mesa Arizona.

Now get out there and get those signatures!