You heard that right...back home in Arizona they're working damn hard to recall State Senator Russell Pearce (R-Wingnut King). Around here on Daily Kos you'll know him as the author of SB1070 but in AZ they just know him as King Wingnut.
Thursday night, you dear blogger friends, will have the chance to hear a 1st person live report from the organizers on the ground who are gathering the petitions for this recall effort and you'll have the opportunity to ask them questions.
My friend and Arizona Blogger Dawn Teo wrote today on HuffPo:
Voters in Arizona's 19th legislative district say it's not just SB1070 that has motivated them to sign the recall petitions. In fact, some of the recall supporters I've spoken with also support immigration crackdowns. Most either feel SB1070 goes too far, or they are angry about other legislation Pearce has sponsored.
Although most of the enthusiasm comes from the Democratic side, many recall supporters are Independents and Republicans. Among them, "Russell Pearce is too extreme," is a common refrain.
I thought [Pearce] would be the answer to [immigration] problems, but now he wants to let people bring guns into our schools, and they gave money to businesses to build more houses. I'm stuck in mine. I can't get out from under it, and this guy wants to build more. I know I sound bitter, but this house is my life," said a longtime Mesa Republican who asked not to be named. He shook his head, adding, "I don't know the answer. It's not Russell, but I never voted for any Democrat either.
I'm told their close to their goals...but not over the goal line yet... come to our call w/the organizers like Randy Parraz to find out how you can help- even if you don't live in Arizona.
How can you join the call? At the appointed time call: 213-416-6650 access code 975436#....let me know you're there and then if you would put yourself on mute during the organizer's opening statements.
And if you can't join us (or if you are there and want to be called on) use hashtag #RecallPearce to ask questions or to let me know you want to be called on :) You can also tweet at me to be called on.
Hope to talk to you then.
PS- I find myself hosting an awful lot of these calls...if you'd like to get email notification of these you can email me at progressivepst at gmail and ask to be added to my messaging list which is 100% opt in and my personal list. Or you can follow me here on Daily Kos by clicking the little Follow icon on my profile page :)