Those sure are some progressive, urban endorsements
Posted by: Donna
I haven’t been following the goings on in the LD24 primary very closely but an alert reader sent me a flyer (click for larger image) that appears to be an independent expenditure on behalf of former State Senator Ken Cheuvront, who is running against Rep. Katie Hobbs for the open Senate seat.
I’m especially impressed that the AZ Cattlemen’s Association has taken such a keen interest in Central Phoenix. In addition to this expenditure, Cheuvront also enjoys the endorsements of the AZ Chamber and was the only Democrat to be endorsed by that bunch of radical right wingers pretending to be a small business association, NFIB.
For all the attention paid to the sharp right turn of the GOP and how “moderate Republicans” are an endangered species and all, I’m actually more concerned about well-heeled business interests targeting progressives in safe Democratic districts to replace them with business-friendlier ones. As I’ve said before, progressives represent the only real threat to corporate power and dominance. The most embarrassing right wingers can still be counted on to vote pro-business every time. Citizens United opened the floodgate to these attacks on progressives and the fact that Arizona business groups are so overtly pushing Cheuvront over Hobbs tells me they’re testing the waters. I don’t think it’s going to work in this race but progressives concerned about things like poverty and social justice should be alarmed about this trend and so should everyone seeking “moderation” in the Legislature. You’re not going to achieve it by having no liberals at the table.
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The other district with this dynamic is LD30, where incumbent Robert Meza is whining in last week’s AZ Capitol Times that local Democrats are anti-business and won’t support anyone who is backed by the Chamber of Commerce. What he fails to acknowledge is that the State Senate already has 21 reliable Chamber votes (they’re called the Republican caucus) and Democrats should be fighting against that agenda, not supporting it. Defeating DINOs like Ken Cheuvront, Robert Meza, and Mike Snitz will make our Democratic Party stronger, not weaker.
Little Kenny (stop or my mom will shoot) Chevy!
Great idea getting an endorsment from NFIB, the group who just big time lost their suit against Obamacare with the Supremes. (s’truth, it was their suit).
Could it be the cow guys like Kenny because he gets a D rating from the AZ Sierra Club?
The “Needs to Improve” category includes legislators whose overall voting record was not supportive of environmental protection and/or who missed a large number of votes. In this category are Senators Ken Cheuvront ……..
Seems to have skipped voting on SB1225 Dust Control, which basically gave dust control over to farming and ranching interests. Next time Maricopa County is in trouble with the EPA thank Kenny. (i can find no record of his voting yea or nay)
This one is a case study in DINO.
Sierra
I nominate Krista for troll patrol.
If you like that, you’d love the mailer we got today with Cheuvront and Giffords on it.
Getting a D rating from the Sierra Club should be a badge of honor. Way to go Ken.
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