Rich Crandall Recall
June 21, 2010
A recall effort is underway to remove District 19 Rep. Rich Crandall from office. His absence from voting in 2009 seems to be the main reason for the recall. Several articles have been written on the recall:
These and other articles indicate that the recall effort is meant to send a message to Mr. Crandall and other State Representatives rather than actually recall anyone. The public is enraged, almost in frenzy mode, over recent government waste and elected officials who are flippant about their most basic responsibilities “to represent” their constituents.
It has become abundantly clear that, at least in Rich Crandall’s case, his main concern and focus is not representing his district. His main driving passion and concern is his pocket book. He has used his position on the school board and legislature to further his career and business dealings, which has frustrated many in legislative district 19. “If he would at least show up to vote on every bill, instead of being absent over half the time, maybe we could give him a little slack,” said an upset LD19 citizen. “We need our voices heard in the halls of the State Legislature, and Mr. Crandall’s absence is a slap in our face.”
Working class tax payers are so overwhelmed with the current system and the burdens being placed upon them that change is absolutely needed. The Tea Party crowd is a good example of this movement.
The coming statewide elections should be a good indicator of how unhappy voters have really become over these issues. Rich Crandall is running for the LD19 Senate seat being vacated by current state Senator Chuck Gray who is not running for re-election. Mr. Crandall originally thought he would run unopposed, but has discovered that James Molina, a popular East Valley conservative, has been encourage to run against Rich to give LD19 citizens a real alternative to Mr. Crandall’s liberal leanings. The following comparison sheet is a good side-by-side of the two candidates running for the District 19 Senate seat.
Used by permission from James Molina for AZ Senate.
Read about Rich Crandall’s fundraiser for Democrats & Liberals: Democrat Fundraiser
AUG 13, 2010
Representative Rich Crandall from Mesa, AZ is currently serving in the House of Representatives for district 19. He is a self proclaimed Republican, but many in his party are shaking their heads at his track record which shows a very liberal leaning. Those who know him best indicate his actions reflect the need to work with both sides of the isle - but when reaching across the isle includes fund raising for liberals and Democrats - conservatives say “enough is enough.”
Crandall who has been viewed as an educrat Republican with a less than spectacular voting record is not held in favor amongst many conservatives in the district. Some would even say that he has burned too many bridges with the party faithful.
Meanwhile, conservative activists are actively seeking another candidate to deny Crandall an easy slide into Chuck Gray’s seat. A Crandall win would symbolize a weakening of the party and lack of fiscal discipline.
Recent news articles show how “out-of-touch” Rep. Crandall has become. We highlight several 2010 newspaper stories:
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1. Rich Crandall Fund Raising for Democrats
2. Rich Crandall Urged to Cancel Liberal Fund Raising Event
3. Rich Crandall records Worst Voting Record Among House Members
4. Petition Filed to Recall Rep. Rich Crandall
5. Crandall Seeks to Take Away ECA Tax-Credit
6. Crandall Spends $118,000 of Taxpayer Money on 2006 & 2008 Campaign
7. Conservatives uneasy about LD-19 shakeup
8. Fallout Begins For Republicans Co-Hosting Fundraiser with Democrats
and the list goes on and on and on…….
Crandall’s motioning to walk into Gray’s Senate seat is leading some conservatives to recruit a more conservative alternative. One name being mentioned is long time East Valley Conservative James Molina. Mr. Molina is a true Constitutional Conservative who believes “the Constitution is the repository for correct principles and doctrines for the proper role of government. All proposed legislation should be scrutinized against the back-drop of the Constitution.”
The conservative base in LD19 has good reason to be concerned about Crandall in the Senate, where he would have at least twice as much influence as he has in the House. He has been heard recently saying he “wants to be the next Carolyn Allen.”He is referring to her ability to hold the caucus hostage for her vote, thereby extracting a disproportionate number of concessions to her personal agenda, not necessarily her specific ideology. However, with a reasonably conservative Senate membership, the issue positions drive the power. Crandall has to be willing to block conservative policies, and the other Senators have to believe he will, before the power to demand his personal priorities be addressed will materialize.
June 8th, 2010 at 10:54 pm Amen, James!
June 10th, 2010 at 4:18 pm I had no idea our current Rep. Crandall was involved in such “Back-Door” dealing tactics. Thanks for educating us -
June 10th, 2010 at 9:56 pm This reminds me of what’s going on in Washington. I’m sick of politicians that will do anything to get elected. We need some major change! Rep Crandall obviously doesn’t get it.
June 12th, 2010 at 5:50 pm Please, can we vote Rep. Crandall out of office and get us some real leaders who care? Rich Crandall is only in it for himself. Those of us that know him best, see past his smoke and mirrors.
June 14th, 2010 at 11:39 am Educate Yourself!
June 15th, 2010 at 7:36 am Amen brother! All one need do is look up Rich Crandall’s voting record and current Democrat Fundrasing activities to see he is a RINO! This man is the most liberal representative our district has ever known.
June 20th, 2010 at 9:20 pm Yes, please do Educate yourselves! Turn on the light and get all the facts!
June 21st, 2010 at 7:55 pm Got the facts… we have too many Liberal Republican Leaders masquerading as Conservatives. Time to clean house.Get the Facts!
June 25th, 2010 at 11:21 pm Every time I see another career politician endorsing Rich Crandall I have to chuckle to myself.