According to an anonymous AZGOP Board Member, Jeff Dewit has lead the AZGOP into a 3 year mortgage of approximately $1 Million for their downtown office. They are currently making interest only payments with a balloon payment due at the end of the term. It is unclear if this is at an adjustable rate which will continue to adjust higher as interest rates rise.
This is yet another example of reckless deficit spending in violation of the Fiscal Responsibility and Balancing the Budget in the GOP Republican Platform.
Recently, I asked the question “Was the real reason the AZGOP reformed as an LLC (what 2 years ago?) to help with bankruptcy? That’s where Jeff Dewit is leading. Or was it to wrestle control away from the PEOPLE in violation of Statute? There is no form of redress layed out within the LLC. It appears illegal and should be dissolved!” This now appears the case more than ever.
I reached out to Jeff Dewit for comment, but he did not respond as of the publishing of this article.
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I noticed you didn’t include the full header. Only JulieRyanxx@xxxxxxx was found in a subscriber search and I manually deleted her. Neither your nor Brian’s email was found. I suggest you learn what an “unsubscribe” link does.
My emails are the truth. The shameful lies you and your RINO cabal are spread, resulting in the disgusting vote of the MCBOS to block over 220 pc appointments for 8+ weeks is the propaganda. You really must hate America to destroy the Republican Party and Arizona in such a way.
You are a shameful disgrace and should resign immediately. I see it was an oversight that your name was omitted in the list of Traitors.
The only type of good leader you would make is a communist leader. Words never make someone a victim, but your ilk plays victim constantly and projects as you strive to suppress Free Speech, the Constitution, and MAGA America First Patriots. Everyone is onto your liberal thinking and tactics, Ken.
Sincerely,
Brian Ference
UPDATED: The following should all resign from all Republican positions:
The MCRC reports as many as 220+ Precinct Committeeman appointments have been blocked for up to 8+ weeks thanks to a betrayal by gaslighting Uniparty LD Chairs who requested the delay from the Maricopa Board of Supervisors, more government involvement, filed false complaints with the Maricopa county attorney, and spread lies and projection in a misguided power grab and coup attempt. They think and act like liberals. Multiple Arizona Republic hit pieces unwittingly reveal the names of the shameless group seeking to destroy the Republic Party and create endless division.
The following should all resign from all Republican positions:
Frank Rizzo former LD chair and a 20 year friend of a MCBOS member.
Update: LD10 Chair Ken Berger.
Watch Their Lies Here (Items #97-#99) rewind more towards beginning while live streaming or wait 24 hours and replay
Then see the truth and the despicable votes against the overwhelming will of the people by the MCBOS (listen the the outrage by the large audience) here:
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BREAKING: On Thursday, September 28, 2023, The Legislative District 3 Republican Committee Body officially endorsed Donald J Trump as the Republican Party Candidate for the President in the 2024 Election by UNANIMOUS vote:
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BREAKING: On Thursday, September 28th, 2023, the Legislative District 3 Republicans passed a censure of AZGOP Chairman Jeff Dewit with only one dissenting vote. LD3 joins Legislative District 8 which passed a similar censure of Jeff Dewit earlier this week.
I wrote before about the attempted Coup and collusion of AZGOP Chair Jeff Dewit with RINOs like Dan Farley and the MCBOS in Maricopa county. Today the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors once again votes AGAINST the overwhelming voice of the people, hundreds of thousands of republicans and add unneeded bureaucracy and red tape, to prolong proxy fraud and voter fraud, AGAIN DELAY APPOINTING PCS FOR 8 weeks now. Instead they took the recommendation of Violent, Racist, Narcissist, Tyrant Dan Farley who cancels all LD PC meetings for 5 months http://realdanfarley.com These Criminals do not represent the people and must be removed! They board of supervisors were so afraid of the will of the people, that only 2 out of the 5 members physically attended with 2 attending via zoom and 1 completely absent. They continue to deny the people the ability to bring water bottles to the meeting, while the MCBOS staff can be seen drinking water from cups on video. A Hit Piece from the Arizona Republic exposes the bad actor RINOs in this coup.
Below watch the video of the MCBOS meeting:
Video: Maricopa Board of Supervisors Delay PC Appointments Unprecedented 8 Weeks, Vote Against Overwhelming Will of the People
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Mounting evidence exposes questionable past and ties as well as the motives of Merissa Hamilton aka Merissa Mastropier, aka Marissa Brown from EZAZ.org. Chief among these are former ties to FreedomWorks, who according to an article in Breitbart News has questionable ties to groups like George Soros and the Koch Brothers. Merrissa’s linkedin page lists her previously as a “Full Time National Grassroots Director” for FreedomWorks for over 1 year and 3 months. It appears that Merissa was recently laid off from the organization (May 2023) along with 40% staff layoffs: “FreedomWorks recently laid off 40 percent of its staff and Brandon himself says it would have been more lucrative to simply stay the course. “The easiest thing for us to do is just to be knee-jerk conservative … If you do that, there’s a lot more money there,” he said.” An article in the Arizona Daily Independent cites Freedomworks partnering with EZAZ.org in their new headquarters building and efforts. Saying:
“With the opening of this new FreedomWorks office, Arizona will become a flagship state for grassroots organizing,” said Merissa Hamilton. “This facility will be the central hub for GOTV efforts, voter education, activist training, and special events during election and legislative cycles. As the premier grassroots organization in the country, FreedomWorks is committed to mobilizing, educating, and training the largest network of effective grassroots activists advocating for the principles of smaller government, lower taxes, free markets, personal liberty, and the rule of law. This new flagship office further demonstrates our commitment as a service center organization to the more than 46,000 passionate FreedomWorks activists here in the Grand Canyon State.”
A Politico Article quotes FreedomWorks as rebranding saying “One of the most renowned political groups to have branched off from the Koch Brothers’ network has decided to transform itself into a more moderate group, one sounding traditionally libertarian notes while pursuing the types of ideological compromise it used to eschew. In a presentation intended for donors, lawmakers and others obtained by POLITICO, the group called for a “New FreedomWorks for a New World.” The presentation outlined the beliefs of independent voters who embrace such concepts as “climate realism” and “abortion options.””
In a letter to donors and staff, the FreedomWorks group’s president Adam Brandon said:
“…conservatives no longer showed commitment to the philosophy of limited government and appealed for modesty on social policy. At the heart of the attempted transformation is research conducted by FreedomWorks that shows suburban independent voters support “tolerance and choice,” Brandon wrote. He stressed that for the group to be successful, it must embrace those values and “become a beacon of sanity in turbulent times.” “For this group of independents, gay marriage is a settled issue,” Brandon told donors and staff. “Concerning abortion, they believe the old adage that the issue should be safe, legal, and rare. What appeals to the partisan base does not appeal to this demographic. This demographic is rejecting the Democratic message, but they aren’t taking to the Republican message.” The shift represents a step back from the MAGA-policy wars the group tried to fight during the Trump years. But it has also drawn skepticism from some former FreedomWorks staff who believe Brandon’s motivation stems from trying to keep the group afloat financially and not from any larger ideological conviction. One skeptic noted that FreedomWorks recently engaged in the same hot-button culture issues that Brandon now calls political toxins.”
Likewise, the libertarian FreedomWorks organization is applying for a small business loan despite their billionaire backing by the Koch brothers. The Times reported:
“The Congressional Progressive Caucus Center’s application for a $160,000 loan is awaiting resolution, as is FreedomWorks Foundation’s request for $300,000, according to officials at the groups. [Emphasis added]The American Civil Liberties Union’s national office has not applied but 14 of its state affiliates have, and at least one received a loan — of $154,000 — so far, said Anthony D. Romero, the executive director of the A.C.L.U. [Emphasis added]A “small” loan request by Liberty Counsel, a conservative legal group supporting Mr. Trump’s plan to reopen the country, is still pending, said the organization’s chairman. An application from Media Matters has been hampered by a technical problem, said a person familiar with the process, who was not aware if the group had reapplied.”
O. Perkel had this to say “She, is not registered as a lobbyist, no Ecorp. filed for “EZAZ.” (grassroots) If your goal is 501 (c) 3 you need 2 start with; IRS application and Ecorp. Filed with state. EZAZ is under the larger umbrella ☂️ 501 (c) 4 FreedomWorks. #grift”. An anonymous reader pointed out that “Merissa is president and controlling officer of 501c(3) Strong Communities Action, yet the group has missed three consecutive periods of not filing which should void the 501 Status.”
Merissa Hamilton, who was a failed candidate for both Mayor/Governor in 2020 and Senate in 2015 in Arizona as a Libertarian candidate, was also previously registered as Libertarian and Independent before switching to Republican. Marissa held a fund raiser at the house of Dr. Ronald Yunis in Phoenix. The obstetrician, gynecologist, and abortion doctor faced criminal charges for allegedly pointing a handgun at pro-life protesters outside the abortion clinic where he works. A liberal deep dive dive into Merissa’s past reviewed multiple divorces, bankruptcy’s, home equity loans, and PPP loans. Merissa was asked to step down as the Maricopa Libertarian Party Vice Chair over allegedly false accusations of child molestation with no physical evidence.
Nearly every EZAZ event or form asks for large amounts of data which has a tremendous financial value, or they charge for events. Even a “pie club” has an online option for $5 where I guess you can eat virtual pie? A Kenny Jacobs had this to say: “It looks like Merissa Hamilton is running a scam to collect email addresses and phone numbers. She will sell your data to campaigns to make money. Don’t fall for Merissa’s games, she’s never going to allow you to be in the room where it happens”. Kenny also pointed out “Campaign finance violations concerning “Save Arizona Fund, inc.” where Merissa is allegedly Executive Director.“.
Merissa compliments “my favorite grassroots leader realDanFarley” see the truth about violent, racist, Narcissistic, Dan Farley who cancelled 5 months of Legislative District meetings here: http://realdanfarley.com
Susanna Davis had this to say: “It’s a sad day when Kari Lake hires Marissa Hamilton to be on her team Marissa H has done nothing to help fight Az Leg in fixing elections infact in our LD2 where she lives she has spoke out against censures numerous times. BAD DECISION KARI LAKE“.
A review of the finances for Merissa’s 90 day mayoral campaign, reveals $99,633.62 in payments to “Forged Communications” tied to Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman. Senator Jake Hoffman’s linkedin page indicates he is presently the President and CEO of “Rally Forge”. A Secretary of State search shows “FORGED COMMUNICATIONS LLC” registered to Jake Hoffman at the same address. A 2020 Arizona Republic article quoted “Hoffman has said he is the president of and CEO of Rally Forge, the firm that was banned, which he called “one of the nation’s top conservative digital and communications agencies“. An anonymous source had this to say about the Merissa/Hoffman connection: “Two thirds of her money went to Hoffman, and then she miraculously becomes part of their larger network steering other groups under a singular message that coincides with Turning Point and “Freedom Caucus” narratives.”
Requests for comment sent to Ms. Hamilton by multiple channels were not immediately returned.
See the below screenshots:
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Back in July, I was verbally burned at the stake by daring to suggest that some Young Republican groups are being brainwashed by RINOs. Both male and female corrupt Uniparty and Establishment clutched their pearls and screamed “Brian is attacking children!” One Ultra RINO and Convicted Drug Dealer LD14 Chair Andrew Adams even went so far as to gaslight his Legislative District into passing a poorly worded and pathetic censure of me which included the text “Brian has also attacked many activist groups like Teenage Republicans and Young Republicans.” So called “young leaders” such as Luke Mosiman @Luke_Mosiman National Committeeman @ArizonaYRs and Chairman of @MCYRGOP, Nico Delgado President of TARS and member of NVYR, Joseph Yang Founder of EVYR, Young Republican Members Ashley and Chris Earle (false Anti-Semitism claims see below), Violent Narcissist RINO Dan Farley, Failed Senate Candidate Ari Bradshaw, Democrat helper Sam Stone, Basil Ferimos leader of The North Valley Constitutional Americans, and of course Andrew Adams sent messages and made breathless calls filled with lies and demands for my removal as MCRC MAL to my LD Chair, the MCRC Chair, and the AZGOP Chair Jeff Dewit.
Now AZ House GOP Representative Austin Smith provides hard evidence that I was right saying “There wasn’t even a statement after the Trump indictment but they’re on this! Very sad direction YRNF isgoing.” and points out that he was the “Former Arizona chair” of that organization. Clearly, this is irrefutable hard proof that I was correct and am owed many apologies. LD14 should rescind their false censure!
Other former Chairs including Stafon Bryant confirmed the RINO corruption of the Young Republican group saying: “Former KS chair, and I remember the shenanigans well“.
Peter Giunta, Chief of Staff for @TeamReillyNY and 47th Chairman of @NYSYR had this to say:
“It took @yrnational less than 12 hours to produce a statement defending the national chair’s former state federation — which voted LAST MONTH to disaffiliate with @TexasGOP — yet its been 4 weeks since the last #Trump indictment and they’ve not commented on it even remotely. #lol“
Below is the image of the statement from YRNF and Mr. Smith as well as several other screenshots now all proven false:
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Former US Senate candidate and millionaire Jim Lamon has sent a Cease and Desist letter to an 80 year old woman to silence and censor her political freedom of speech. Bonnie Ebstyne, the Chairwoman of an educational 501c(4) organization, received a Cease and Desist letter sent by Lacy Cooper with Schmitt Schneck Evan & Williams, P.C. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The letter cites posts that Bonnie allegedly made on social media involving AZGOP Chairman Jeff Dewit and the common staffer Nick Ivory. Nick Ivory is currently the Executive Assistant for Dewit, and was employed by Lamon’s 2022 Senate campaign. The letter also mentions other allegations involving support for Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. Bonnie is turning 81 years old on this Christmas Day. Below is one of her alleged statements from the letter:
“This statement by MCRC Vice Chair Shelby Busch speaks for all of us who have been dismayed & shocked by not only the lack of leadership by AZGOP Chairman Jeff DeWit but by his outright abusive and hostile behavior to substantial numbers of our Republican Party. It does raise questions as to who he actually believes he is working for. It raises questions about his integrity, loyalty, judgement & sincerity. Nick Ivory, his Executive Assistant (and who was Jim Lamon’s Campaign Manager), and Jim Lamon tell me DeWit is working for Ron DiSantis and that he and Lamon (as well as I know Establishment figures like Nancy Ordowski & Bob Hathorne (who have been working with DeWit) ridiculously do not believe fraud is a problem with our elections. They, as part of a larger group of the Old Guard, do not think Donald Trump & Kari Lake were good candidates, partially because of THEIR calling attention to the massive corruption of our elections. Massive amounts of evidence have been presented by EXPERTS in public forums, (which I personally took the time to attend so I would know the TRUTH). AND I do not remember any of these individuals I have mentioned, especially Jeff DeWit & Jim Lamon being present. They have chosen either to ignore the Truth – or block the Truth. So are there hidden schemes behind DeWit’s inexcusable, inexplicable actions, not only in the present crisis lama that affects our elections, but even since he was elected. Does he think the backing of the old power mongers of the Party, who scheme with him and scheme against the rest of We the People (as we see in their sick & unprincipled struggle for power in LD3, for example) – that they can protect him from the growing wrath of an abused & betrayed citizenry? It is time for the disgraced Jeff DeWit to step down.”
“It is an absurd and utterly false statement that Jim Lamon told you, “DeWit is working for Ron DiSantis [sic].” Additionally, your assertion that Jim Lamon does not believe election fraud is a problem is simply not true, as can be easily proven by the many public statements Jim Lamon has made concerning election integrity. Finally, your statement that Jim Lamon has been involved in “hidden schemes” that have improperly influenced Jeff DeWit’s “inexcusable, inexplicable actions” regarding elections is similarly false. Jim Lamon is not colluding with Jeff DeWit to undermine Arizona elections. This allegation is absurd.
As you know, Nick Ivory worked for Jim Lamon on his 2022 Senate campaign. Your statements about Nick Ivory are clearly intended to implicate Jim Lamon. To be clear, it is also a patently false statement that Nick Ivory told you, “DeWit is working for Ron DiSantis [sic],” or that “he and [Jim] Lamon … do not believe fraud is a problem with our elections.”
Your statement that Jim Lamon is “back[ing]” Jeff DeWit to “clandestinely work[] to deliver AZ electors’ votes for Ron DiSantis [sic] & to defeat Trump as a Presidential candidate” is patently false. Though you do not mention him by name, the remainder of your disparaging remarks made in these replies are clearly intended to implicate Jim Lamon as well. We are aware that you have made similar remarks in the Patriots of Arizona Telegram chat.
And demands
“that you immediately: (1) remove all defamatory statements you have made against him from public view; and (2) cease and desist making any future defamatory remarks against Jim Lamon. If you refuse to take the necessary steps to remediate the harm you have caused to Jim Lamon’s reputation due to your defamatory conduct, he will be left with no choice but to pursue immediate legal recourse. We truly hope that it does not come to that. “
Under Arizona Law, Defamation Occurs When One:
“publishes a false and defamatory communication concerning a private person, or concerning a public official or public figure in relation to a private matter, is subject to liability, if, but only if, he (a) knows that the statement is false and it defames the other, (b) acts in reckless disregard of these matters, or (c) acts negligently in failing to ascertain them.Antwerp Diamond Exch. of Am., Inc. v. Better Bus. Bureau of Maricopa Cnty., Inc., 130 Ariz. 523, 528, 637 P.2d 733, 738 (1981) (quoting Peagler v. Phx. News., Inc., 114 Ariz. 309, 315, 560 P.2d 1216, 1222 (1977)); see Dube v. Likins, 216 Ariz. 406, 417, 167 P.3d 93, 104 (Ct. App. 2007) (quoting Rowland v. Union Hills Cntry. Club, 157 Ariz. 301, 306, 757 P.2d 105, 110 (Ct. App. 1988)).
Both Jim Lamon and Jeff Dewit Qualify as “All-Purpose Public Figures” in Arizona
In Arizona law, an all-purpose public figure is defined as anyone with “such pervasive fame or notoriety that he [or she] becomes a public figure for all purposes and in all contexts.” As a former Senate Candidate and Current AZGOP Elected Chairman, Both Jim Lamon and Jeff Dewit Qualify as “All-Purpose Public Figures” in Arizona. That means “Plaintiffs who are public figures must prove actual malice to win a defamation lawsuit.“. reference
Telling Screenshots Obtained of Jim Lamon and Bonnie Ebstyne Communications
Screenshots of text messages between Mr. Lamon and Mrs. Ebstyne seem to tell a different story. In one message, Lamon calls Mrs. Ebstyne his friend saying “Bonnie – we agreed to stay friends while we disagree.” Do friends send Cease and Desist letters and threaten lawsuits? With friends like Mr. Lamon, who needs enemies?
A series of texts also shows that Mr. Lamon does in fact very strongly support Ron Desantis saying “I’m all in for winning and Desantis showed how to do that in FL. Wishing you well.” and “Bonnie – no intent to insult.. big respect for you. But I also have huge respect for my fellow decorated military veteran Ron Desantis. We’ve been losing under Trump since 2016 and DeSantis showed us all the winning strategy in FL.” Mr. Lamon even goes so far as to paste in some very outdated poll results showing Trump dropping in the polls. Of course, we all know that Trump has a commanding lead for Republican Presidential Candidate, and in some polls Ron Desantis has fallen as low as fifth place below other candidates. These texts from Mr. Lamon seem to support at least some of Mrs. Ebstyne’s beliefs, and at least partially refute the basis for the Cease and Desist letter.
Mr. Lamon disagreed with many of Mrs. Ebstyne’s views saying “Bonnie.. I appreciate that you have different views than 80% of R’s and I’s. That’s America and I served 6 years in the military to preserve that right. You can’t win elections with those views, but that’s your right. Thanks – Jim.” Mr. Lamon seems to have done a complete 180 from appreciating her views and fighting to preserve those rights. It is strange that Mr. Lamon states that Mrs. Ebstyne has that right of different views and free speech and now seeks to take away that right and silence her views through lawfare and intimidation.
Mrs. Ebstyne provided this quote:
“This is yet another disappointing sign of the times. I can’t take this as anything other than outright censorship & bullying to silence me. My sole concern has been to help our people understand what is the truth when we are surrounded by deception & corruption. In this case “tactics” are being used, by a guy with the means to access a prestigious law firm, to silence me, a little voice, basically, representing the “People”. So Jim (& even DeWit?) get to hide behind a “Cease & Desist” letter because they know there is no way I am able to defend my right to speak now that Lamon has forced it to this level, with a threat to sue me.”
Based on the below screenshots, Mrs. Ebstyne clearly had reason to believe her statements were true. She took steps to ascertain them and was not negligent or reckless. Further, Mrs. Ebstyne’s statements have not caused “material harm” and Mr. Lamon has not proved any material harm. As Mr. Lamon is clearly an “All-Purpose Public Figure” he has no basis for proving “actual malice” in such a defamation lawsuit. This is simply wrongful intimidation by the powerful of an 80 year old woman and must not be tolerated.
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Some Republicans running for the Arizona House and Senate in Legislative District 14 are engaging in a petition signature Pay-2-Play scheme according to the below screenshot posted on the official LD14 Republican GOP social media channels by Chair Andrew Adams. The message starts “Our LD14 State House and Senate candidates will donate money to our district for online petition signatures we collect by Oct 1.” It is relatively common for Democrats to pay hourly or per the signature for petition circulators, but here is the curious part — Adams instructs the PCs: “Here is the link, please sign for all 3!” This is not instructing them to circulate and gather signatures, but that Laurin Hendrix, Warren Petersen, and Andrew Jackson will in fact be paying for the individual PCs to sign for all 3. It is not immediately clear if this is an illegal Pay-2-Play Signature Scheme, or just completely shady and unethical. One PC questioned if this is a violation of the LD14 Bylaws. It appears to be as the LD Chair is clearly taking a position on only these three candidates “Any position the District may take regarding candidates in any Republican primary election requires a 2/3 vote.”
ARTICLE XI – ENDORSEMENTS, SECTION A – PRIMARY ELECTIONS, Subsection 1. Endorsement by District Officers
In a contested Republican primary election, no elected Officer of the District may claim to speak
on behalf of the Executive Board, Board, or the District in support of a candidate in the Republican Primary Election unless authorized to do so by a 2/3 vote at a regular District meeting.
Subsection 2. Endorsements by the District Any position the District may take regarding candidates in any Republican primary election requires a 2/3 vote.
