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Liberal Arizona mayor slams MAGA extremism.
Arizona, a deep-red state, has elected Democratic official John Giles as Mayor of Mesa. With his election, the people of Mesa have made it clear—they want change. In a bold move, the mayor has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the country's highest office. The Democratic nominee is a woman of color with a powerful, progressive vision.
Published July 29, 2024 at 8:47pm by James Powel
Republican Mayor Endorses Democratic Nominee, Calls Out Party's Toxic Obsession with Trump
Mesa, Arizona's Republican Mayor, John Giles, has dealt a scathing blow to his party by endorsing the Democratic presidential ticket. In an opinion piece for The Arizona Republic, Giles invoked the spirit of the late Senator John McCain, urging Republicans to put "country over party" and reject the toxicity that has consumed the GOP since Donald Trump.
"Since Donald Trump refused to accept the outcome of the 2020 election, Republicans have yet to course correct... 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." - John Giles, Republican Mayor of Mesa, Arizona
Standing Up Against Election Denial and Subversion:
Giles highlighted Arizona's front-line experience with the dangerous GOP-led efforts to subvert the 2020 election results, from fake electors to the sham "audit" driven by conspiracy theories. Arizona has borne the brunt of these antidemocratic attacks, and Giles commended Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden for their support for federal infrastructure funds in the state.
Mesa: A Conservative Stronghold in a Battleground State:
Mesa, a conservative suburb with a population of over 500,000, is located in Maricopa County, a critical battleground region. In 2020, Biden and Harris narrowly won the state and Maricopa County. Giles' endorsement reflects a growing recognition among Arizonans that the Republican Party has veered dangerously off course, threatening the very foundations of our democracy.
The full endorsement can be read here: [URL to endorsement article]
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