Guests - Andy Biggs, John Winchester, Dave Smith
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Inquiry into Clintons' Ties with Jeffrey Epstein
The ongoing depositions of Hillary Clinton today and Bill Clinton tomorrow focus on their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Their close association has long been noted, though proximity to a criminal doesn't inherently imply guilt. Ghislaine Maxwell's attendance at Chelsea Clinton's wedding underscores the depth of these connections. The key question is whether the Clintons participated in Epstein's exploitation of young girls. Survivors of Epstein's crimes welcome this inquiry, hoping for accountability. Epstein's estate should ideally compensate victims, and funds he raised for the Clintons might need repayment. As someone who has known many victims, now in their thirties and forties, this reckoning is overdue. Society must reject the buying of children for sex, protecting innocence and ensuring schools focus on education.
Pima County's Proposition 418 and 419 Election
The countywide election on Propositions 418 and 419 involves a 20-year tax through the Regional Transportation Authority, totaling $2.67 billion. Voters must decide yes or no based on what's best for Pima County—it's not a city-specific tax. As of now, nearly 30,000 ballots have been returned as undeliverable via the U.S. Postal Service, indicating voters who no longer reside there, have passed away, or left Arizona. This number has grown from previous elections, raising concerns ahead of the statewide vote in five months. Voter rolls need cleaning; if ballots go undelivered for multiple elections, those names should be removed. Undeliverable ballots are reportedly stored in a vault, but transparency and accountability are lacking. Registered voters receive ample communications, yet the system demands better oversight to prevent issues.
Insights from Congressman Andy Biggs on the State of the Union
Congressman Andy Biggs, fresh from Washington, described the State of the Union atmosphere as electric. At least 50 Democrats refused to stand for key points, including prioritizing U.S. citizens over illegal aliens. President Trump shook hands with Biggs and likely Congressman Crane upon entering. The speech, lasting nearly two hours, felt swift and set the stage for midterms by highlighting accomplishments amid short memories of Biden's four challenging years. Inflation dropped from over 9% to below 2%, though prices remain high from prior spikes. Trump contrasted Biden's context with current progress, exposing Democrats without viciousness. Biggs noted the risk of complacency, recalling 2018 midterm losses that stalled Trump's agenda under Nancy Pelosi.
Democrats' refusal to stand for a National Guard member shot in the head or a young girl whose throat was slit showed disconnection and hatred overriding empathy. Trump called it shameful. On Arizona taxes, Biggs, running for governor, advocates reducing the 2.5% flat tax toward zero to compete with states like Florida, shrinking government, easing regulations, and eliminating redundant agencies. This protects rights, lowers housing and energy costs, and restores the American dream.
Housing affordability suffers from artificial scarcity via Governor Hobbs' moratoriums on building in Phoenix areas. First-time buyers average age 40, with only 20% affording median-priced homes. Lowering interest rates below 6% and ensuring resources like water and power for developers will help. Biggs shared his first home story: $83,000 in 1986 for 1,206 square feet in Gilbert at high rates, emphasizing starter homes' role in financial growth.
Arizona remains crucial; Trump, J.D. Vance, and Speaker Johnson will visit soon. Majority Whip Tom Emmer arrives in weeks. Democrats aim to retain Governor Hobbs and flip seats, but Republicans plan to hold and gain, focusing on congressional, gubernatorial, secretary of state, and attorney general races.
John Winchester's Campaign for LD17 House Seat
John Winchester, running for the LD17 House seat in a crowded field currently held by Rachel Jones, discussed the late legislative session. Bills advanced through committees, heading to the Senate amid budget flows. Winchester, with a master's in public administration and political philosophy, has been involved in southern Arizona politics since high school. He ran locally a decade ago and felt ready now after friends urged him to reclaim the Republican seat. With four children, family stability factored in, but his wife encouraged engagement during walks discussing constitutional values from Jefferson, Madison, and Adams.
Winchester's lineage traces to James Wilson, a Constitution signer from the Scottish Enlightenment whose writings influenced conscience and self-governance. Republicans trust individuals, families, and communities, unlike socialism. The system is messy but fosters flourishing, as Madison noted.
On government size, Winchester supports divided power: local for local issues, state for broader, federal for national. States hold profound domestic responsibilities; the federal government has grown corrupt via purse power, binding states through funding like education and Medicaid. Founders would appall at this expansion.
Perpetuating republican government requires education—not just formal but at home and in communities—to instill virtue and citizenship. Winchester raises his kids with expectations, preparing them for responsibility. His son engages in Youth in Government.
Local issues include Tucson's mayor's unreadiness, proposing failed policies like price and rent controls that violate property rights. Zoning politicization led to a bill shifting decisions to experts, not councils. Pima County's medieval land use, controlled utilities, and anti-business mindset hinder growth—Tucson now trails Mesa in population. High crime, free buses enabling homelessness and drugs, burden taxpayers. Businesses flee due to vandalism and insurance hikes. The state must intervene when locals violate rights, per Arizona's constitution.
Winchester pulled kids from charters to a church school for control, avoiding political pawns. Education creates virtuous citizens and producers; he opposes campus protests, supporting ESAs for parental choice. Over 100,000 Arizona parents use ESAs; Winchester's family benefits, emphasizing responsibility.
School funding prioritizes administration over classrooms; more money should reach teachers via merit systems. Poor parenting strains teachers, but districts compete wrongly for funds over standards.
To learn more, visit winchesterforaz.com or contact Winchester directly—he shares his cell and enjoys discussions.
Dave Smith's Take on Elections and National Politics
Dave Smith highlighted the recorder's office failing to remove bad addresses from voter rolls despite notifications. Mail-in ballots lack legitimacy checks; observers report rushed signature verifications, eroding faith. Many Republicans abstain due to perceived fraud, benefiting opponents. The mobile voting center may allow observers, but turnout is low at 22.3% with 505,000 ballots outstanding and 29,665 undeliverable. Smith urges immediate voting, preferably in person, criticizing the single-envelope system for privacy breaches. It exposes signatures and phone numbers, compromising secret ballots.
On Proposition 418/419, distrust in leadership stems from unmaintained roads despite promises. It's about 15-minute cities and road diets, obscured by media. Turnout challenges manipulation.
Governor Tim Walz's anti-fraud claims blame Trump, ignoring Biden's role. Media propagates without scrutiny, like obscuring border issues as migration.
The State of the Union was electric; Democrats' white outfits lacked impact with absences and refusals to stand for victories over terrorism, citizen prioritization, anti-violence, and government duties. Trump emotionally anchored contrasts, like not standing for a wounded Guardsman or murdered girl's mother, calling it shameful. Polls showed 10% attitude swing, economy approval from 50-57% to 67%.
Media assaults continue; locals like Tucson's channels propagandize, ignoring crises. Republicans must emotionally market: show grocery savings, victim stories, not just stats. Contrast parties—Democrats won't applaud heroes, safety, or unity. Open borders revive diseases like measles.
Tucson's $67 million budget overrun from $1-2 billion expansion burdens fewer taxpayers due to bad policies. Free buses are unsustainable; better leadership would balance budgets.
The 250th anniversary underscores Trump's role in saving the country. Midterms defy norms—ruling parties rarely win, but Republicans must for progress. Support families, prioritize Americans, lock up criminals—Soros-backed prosecutors enable repeats. Factually highlight policies' failures: numbers under Trump vs. Biden.
This stark party contrast demands voter action; midterms hinge on refunds, lower costs, affordable housing. Arizona dropped from 4th to 47th in growth under current leadership.