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Subscribe to RSSNBC News has confirmed with a source familiar with the matter that Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona, will endorse Rick Perry this week.
Arpaio will campaign with Perry in New Hampshire this week, the source said.
The Arizona sheriff is known as a vehement backer of tough immigration laws and was a vocal supporter of his own state's controversial enforcement laws.
Perry critics have described him as soft on immigration since the Florida debate, when he called opponents "heartless" for deriding his policy of in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants in Texas.
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Well, that ought to be good for at least 50 votes.
Loser, meet other loser.
PINK POWER... nuff said! lol
Poor old Sheriff Joe - has consumed one to many bologna sandwiches!
This ass hat is a modern day Marquis de Sade!
I think Perry's quest for the presidency has just reached the point of no return.
Maybe he ought to lick his wounds and limp back to Texas.
Kind of hard to watch really.
But so are car crashes.
Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL must be an Imbecile to make a bigoted comment like this? Why do ignorant liberals make comments like this? Is this what makes them tick. ignorance is huge with the liberal fabric. No wonder we have a awful government in office. I'm sure you voted for Obama and his "change you can believe in" slogan? Where is the change?
Alan, I'm a little confused. What is bigoted about Feisty's post. You might not agree with it, but that does not make it bigoted.
Texan here. Even the politicians Perry has dragged up the ladder with him are starting to abandon him here. Combs was the latest, dropping the proposed slush fund advance for F1 racing mogul Bernie Ecclestone. We don't really want him here either, it's just hard to get rid of him.
Another Texan here, and here's my "endorsement" of Perry: biggest shyster creep-o politician presently running for POTUS, and that's saying a lot.
Perry and Arpaio deserve each other.
Arizonan here; Texas can have & keep Joe. It would help improve our reputation. They can also have Brewer. (sorry Texas)
Perry is seen as too soft on his policies toward illegals, and Arpaio is seen as too harsh, I guess if they endorse each other you somehow come away with a moderate approach, good luck with that fellas.
Count Rick Perry out! Sheriff Joe is a HUGE embarrassment!
Verno: Alan probably did not mean bigoted, maybe hate filled, which it was. I believe hate is always a favorite buzz word for the left.
I see what is happening here, sheriff Joe is going to reduce the number of illegals in Arizona by sending them to college in Texas, it is a win win for these guys!
Obama himself could endorse Perry.... stick a fork in him... he's done.
I think that is why Huntsmann is avoided like the plague by republicans, because he was hired by Obama.
Perry could pretty well wrap up the whole enchilada if he can just get Ted Nugent to endorse him now . . . LOL
Ha Rick, Joe, and Ted, the three Amigos
Kinda surprised that Arpaio would endorse Perry, who's not racist enough for Sheriff Joe. Perry's out of the running anyway....shot himself in the foot enough times to go through a few pairs of shoes. But then he can always go back to Texas and execute another dozen or so folks...so he still has something to look forward to.
Watching train wrecks just never really gets old. The GOP is a gift of amusement that just keeps on giving. It's the Keystone Cops, the Three Stooges and Gilligan's Island all rolled into one. ;-)
And how, or why is this newsworthy? How about the sheriff of huge counties in the nation? Just because this guy is a loud mouth, braggart, his opinion counts for what?
gulf; It is not newsworthy. However please note all the liberals who will now post slanderous remarks about the Sheriff who would not follow the presidents open border policy. Just like you have done!
LOL, I've read all the posts so far and no lies. Use Google and do some homework.
You'll find it's TRUE Arpaio has cost Maricopa County taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars in misappropriated funds, lawyers' fees, legal settlements.
Check out Arpaio's rate of cases "closed by exception" ie, nothing was done, no investigation, it's TRUE Arpaio did NOTHING.
Check out Arpaio's handling of the 400 cases of rape and assault cases in El Mirage. Again, it's TRUE, Arpaio did nothing in ANY of these cases!
It's TRUE there are over 40,000 unserved warrants Arpaio refuses to do anything about.
WASILLA: You see Sheriff Joe has spent most of his time sending all his files to attorney general Eric Holder, who has launched a title VI investigation (Civil Rights Violations), but despite a few years of investigation, Holder still has not been able to pin anything on Sheriff Joe. Hopefully it will be Holder who is resigning or being fired. It depends on how long the President can carry him.
Google Andrew Thomas and Lisa Aubuchon's disbarrment hearings, the Munnell memo, command staff Dave Hendershott, Larry Black and Joel Fox, Deputy Alfredo Navarette and detention officers Sylvia Najera and Marcella Hernandez. You'll find corruption and abuse of power by both Arpaio and in his organization, top to bottom.
Google Juan Mendoza. Read about the $1 million dollar settlement we're paying his family for his wrongful death. Make sure you take a look at the autopsy photos of Mr. Mendoza's body. Pay special attention to the details of the abuse this man suffered from Arpaio's deputies, abuse that resulted in Mr. Mendoza's death.
LOL, I call BS on your post.
In fact, the investigation into Arpaio's abuse of power and racial profiling began under the Bush administration.
In fact, until recently, and only the feds went to court to compel Arpaio to comply, Arpaio REFUSED to cooperate with the feds regarding their investigation, which as a recipient of federal dollars, he is required to do.
In fact, Arpaio spends little, if any time, managing the MCSO and/or dealing with any administrative functions.
In fact, Arpaio spends most of his time pimping in front of media cameras.
In fact, the feds have been attending the Thomas/Aubuchon disbarrment hearings. Once that case wraps up, which has detailed much of Arpaio's abuse of power, the feds will get on with their investigation of Arpaio.
Ow! That smack down by Wasilla must have hurt, Vic.
Nicely done, Wasilla.
Vic, the truth will set you free.
Gee, I thought it was pretty funny myself. The sign of a desperate, frustrated libtard who can't pin anything on Sheriff Joe and have it stick. Just a bunch of second-hand libtard crybaby crap. whaaa...whaaa...whaaa...
Anyway, if Rick Perry's good enough for Sheriff Joe than he's good enough for me.
You sure you don't look good in pink, Matthew?
lol...
Wasilla: We will see if that happens, Mr Holder seems to be in much more trouble.
I do want to thank you for providing me with certain information that I did not know about.
Ooooooo, 'libtard', now there's an original attempt at an insult. Yep, that whole paragraph shows a sharp mind, with high intellect, and superior reasoning skills. Your former teachers must be proud.
That really doesn't put your thinking, and reasoning skills in a very good light. Considering the problems the sheriff has, has caused, and continues to cause for the citizens of Maricopa County by his actions, and inaction, you might want to reconsider your reliance on anything the sheriff says, or does. Or are you one of those people who is incapable of thinking for themselves?
Not really sure what you were going for here. Is this supposed to be an insult, or an interest in my fashion sense? Pretty much a non sequitur, either way.
GULFPORTIAN:
Umm, actually, Maricopa County IS one of the "huge counties in the nation." It's the 4th largest county in the US by population.
Well it set off your arrogant, patronizing stump, now didn't it.
lol...
That's because I agree with Sheriff Joe and you don't. Doh.
Whatsa matter? Did he abuse you? Did he take your teddy bear and toy dolly away from you?
lol again...
The citizens of Maricopa County can vote him out anytime they want to. Gee, why haven't they? Why haven't they listened to a know-it-all prick like you?
Long as I get to see you in pink, little man, then it'll be all worth it.
How's the green baloney, Matthew? Did the Sheriff give you some brie ta go with that?
more lol...
Absolutely nothing Perry is going to drop even lower in the polls to one percent after this idiotic endorsement.
Two douche bags are bigger than one. Unfortunately, these two sods know not of the 'Live Free or Die' State's motto, otherwise neither would shame the state with their presence.
Hey J. Camp-1109014. perhaps your the douche. We know he is trying to do something positive even though you don't approve. I can only imagine that your motto is that you like to open your mouth and say nothing constructive. A typical liberal disease.
Alan, and to this point, what have you said that has been constructive? All you've done is knock liberals and call them names.
Yeah J. Camp, I agree with Alan - what's wrong with trying to control the border? That's being a "douche bag"? My, aren't we articulate. And saying it on the internet. I'm sure your parents are proud - you still live with them don't you?
J. Camp are you sure your state motto is not "Eat sh!t and die"?
Mississippian here; y'all keep at it in Arizona and Texas; then maybe finally the lazy Hollywood nephew script-writers will make your states the go-to whipping boys for toothless bigots and villains. My state's paid the price for 60 years for the sins of our grandfathers, yet your wing-nuts are doing the same thing right here and now.
Hey, the last few race riots I saw on TV weren't in Mississippi or any of the other so-called "fly-over states" (what an arrogant term...); nope, it was on the enlightened east and west coasts. We get along just fine here.
Nipples.
Joe Arpaio in arizona is in the worst situation. How would this endorsement do anyone any good in a bid for a presidential race? I would think he would poison the atmosphere and provide a distraction for the wrong reasons.
Well, this should clinch the nomination for Rick "he was before it after he was before it, against it, ah, em, er, oh I just don't know" Perry. LMAO
Perhaps Rick will put ole Joe on the ticket as his V.P. That should clinch the deal for them. To think that pathetic incompetents like this are in postions of authority.
Ozzie, he never actually said anything like that - that was John Kerry.
By the way, I'm not standing up for him - the guy can't speak - but when you insult somebody get your facts straight instead of just being a dufus yourself.
Rock- He did say it, there is video of Perry at the debate, if you care to look it up! So instead of jumping in maybe you should do what you say, get your facts straight! Perry is toast, no matter who endorses him! Texas Toast!
Texas Toast! LMAO!
These two should just get on their horses and ride off into their sunset!!!!! Also wondering who'll be wearing the most pink!!
nothing supprizes me in politics anymore where do they come up with theses characters that want to lead the most powerful country in the world? They are all pathetic. Is this the best the republicans can do. Perry should get a well respected dog cather to indorce him rather than that sherrif
Ego joe believes he still lives in the 'old' west, where the sheriff can run roughshod over elected officials and citizens. He even decides what is and isn't law. His laughable pursuit of illegal immigrants is pathetic, he spends millions on rounding them up like any good ole' boy sheriff, he has succeeded in arresting a few hundred. Of course, they aren't violent felons, those guys get a pass from joe, he hasn't served tens of thousands of of felonly warrants. He doesn't find it important to even start investigations into child sexual abuse cases. It will be interesting to see what comes out in his national bid.
If Sheriff Joe ran for President, he would get my vote...
Sorry you other folks don't believe in upholding the law.
But Janet your last name is French. How can you think this way? Come home for the Holidays and have some tortierre pie. Peut-etre une petite verre de vin? We will kiss in the starlight and make snow angels. Viens Cherie.
Cynthia: Are you saying that there are tens of thousands of felony's being committed in the district being policed by this Sheriff, whom you don't seem to like. You also claim he pays no attention to other offenses. I assume you will provide us with something to back that up.
But we do know that the President and his attorney general do ignore the law when it involves certain groups!
Well...that's about as frightening as it gets!
Janet: I am with you on 'ole Joe...he's a good man, upholds the law, and even does it creatively !! He has saved the county tons of money, and treats prisoners as they should be treated - criminals doing their time. Although, I do NOT understand Sheriff Joe teaming up with Perry, unless there may be a "political deal" in the works ?? Who knows - But Sheriff Joe would make a great Attorney General, for sure.
LMAO
Arpaio misappropriated over $100 million dollars in funds over eight years. There's more, they just didn't audit any further back.
Because Arpaio REFUSED to make necessary jail improvements, our jail lost its NCCCHC accreditation, resulting in higher insurance premiums and deductibles.
AND then there's the unprecidented hundreds of millions of dollars in lawyers' fees and legal settlements, and more to come. Dead inmates, abuse of power.
Arpaio has committed FINANCIAL MALFEASANCE which has cost and continues to cost the Maricopa County taxpayers millions of dollars.
I was going to vote for Perry but now that Arpaio is backing Perry, no way now. JUST KIDDING HA,HA,HA, HA,HA,HA,HA,HA,HA,HA,HA,HA,HA. Does anyone know if Perry or Arpaio ever graduated high school or not???
Yeah, everybody knows that - part of the well-known general record. The question is have you?
Arpaio graduated from high school, but I was unable to find any education beyond that. Perry barely graduated from college.
Interestingly, both of Arpaio's parents were Italian immigrants. I wonder if they were here legally?
What's controversial about a law officer who does his job? Only in the eyes of NBC who regularly ridicules stand-up officals every day on its leftist "entertainment" channels.
NBC - you should be ashamed of yourself and your outright obvious yellow journalism.
Sorry Rock90210, your name is not French. Stay where you are.
Perry is out of the race and doesn't even know it.
Straight up//PITYFULL folks!!!!!!!!!! This piece of lard Sheriff Joe in Maricopa county..Phoenix , AZ has one of the highest unsolved crime rates of any sheriff in any major metroplis of the USA!!!!!!!!!!!! He even had a whiole municipality (EL MIRAGE) where hundreds of Rape and assault cases went..UNINVESTIGASTED under his leadership. What a joke..What a piece of publicity trash!! Arizona should truly..be ashamed of themselves....But their not!!! Its business as usual in good ole boy country Y'all. YEEeeee HAWwww!!!!!!! Perry's gotta be desparate..graspin for straw folk. I think Perry ought to just quietly limp on back to Tex...aas. He could even blame it on early alZheimers onset..folks would understand!! This GOP bunch is gettin more commical/funnier by the minute!!!
A couple of blowhards. Wyatt Earp could endorse Rick Perry, he still won't get elected!
The American Taliban at work, TeaParty funded by the Coke Brothers.
Boy you young libs are funny - it's Koch, not Coke. It's past your bedtime now.
Well, if Perry wasn't done before...
One LOSER loves another...
The hilarious right wing with folks like Perry and Bachman and Cain are why they don't stand a chance of an ice cube on a hot griddle of de-seating Obama. Not that Obama is that great but his rivals are that awful.
Perry who? Oh, I remember. He is SOOO last week.
Gingrich is the shiny object this week.
Google Joe "I can't recall" (when under oath) Arpaio and Jennifer Barber, a former Goodyear city council candidate.
Barber went public after meeting with AZGOP leaders who told her she could get Arpaio's "endorsement" by paying GOP operative (dirty lobbyist) Constantin Querard $2,000.00.
That's how much nickel bag Joe's "endorsement" is worth.
Actually I am becoming quite fond of Rick Perry. If Sheriff Joe endorses him thats a good thing, but better yet if Sarah endorses him, thats a real good thing..I love Sarah & Michelle. I would love to see either one of them as President or VP. Anybody but "O".
Sherry: I'm with you. The President has over 9% unemployment, a 4 Trillion deficit, and has divided this country, and his radical followers continue to ridicule everyone else. Anybody but "0"!!! And I mean anybody!
P.S. Sarah Pallin has had a magic touch with her endorsements.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!! OMG, make them stop! OMG!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! Pleeeeeeease, somebody, make these two stop!!!!!!!!
OMG!
OMG!
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!
Sherry and Vic the best satire ever.
Boy of boy, I'm sure that will get him nominated. He may have well picked Tom Petty or someone else. Geez..Maybe Rick from Pawn Stars?
What happened to Sarah Palin? She decided to finally shut up and learn "ice road trucking?" Or in the bush watching Michelle O'Bachman?