Thread: Sheriff Joe Considering Senate Run

Arpaio Considering Senate Run
By Reid Wilson
February 10, 2011 | 5:25 PM


Controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is calling top Republicans in Arizona, soliciting advice over a possible Senate run, according to sources.

Arpaio, best known for his hard line against illegal immigrants, his constant battles with the Justice Department over immigration sweeps and his forcing county inmates to wear pink underwear, is expressing at least initial interest in running for the seat that will be vacated by Sen. Jon Kyl (R) next year.

Whether his interest is a publicity stunt or a serious contemplation, the 78-year old is unlikely, in the end, to make a bid. Still, he's making it known to players in Arizona Republican circles that he wants his name included on the list of potential candidates.

Rep. Jeff Flake is expected to get in the race to succeed Kyl within days, sources close to the congressman told Hotline On Call. Meanwhile, Rep. Trent Franks is exploring his options, while former Rep. J.D. Hayworth is making his own calls to gauge support for a bid.

Most expect former Rep. John Shadegg to take a look at the race as well.

http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.co ... ite_search

If Joe runs for Senate or President, ALIPAC will do all we can to do a max contribution of $5,000 to his campaign and encourage our supporters to do the same.

W

It's hard to believe he is 78, I would have never guessed it.

Thats good and bad news. Would be great to hav Joe in the Senate but would also be bad to lose him as a sheriff in AZ. Who knows who they would replace him with. Latinos would certainly push to have a pro immigration sheriff put in there.

Sheriff Joe is most effective exactly where he's at. Politics will ruin or corrupt a good person or just dilute his/her influence so much as to render their vote almost ineffective. We need Sheriff Joe, not Senator Arpaio.

I don't care who run just as long a s they do the job rigth. it could be Mr Donald T or Palin . or joe .I thas to do the job right & get all the Illegal Immigrant s the hell Out Of Our country not only the Mexcio all the other's country that came Over & stay . get them the hell out they all have our country one hell Of a mess & you all know this
No Amnesty

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I WOULD rather see him stay as sheriff instead of running for political office.

his calling is enforcing the law and he wont be able to do that in DC

I prefer that Mr. Joe remain Sheriff!

I have a lot of respect for sheriff Joe but 87 is kind of old to start a new career.