Sheriff Joe Arpaio Back Campaigning With Perry in Iowa
CLARINDA, Iowa — Gov. Rick Perry kicked off the second leg of his Iowa tour today in Council Bluffs with a familiar companion: Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
The Obama administration issued a report two weeks ago condemning what it called the Maricopa County official's discriminatory practices policing the border in Arizona. Arpaio, who endorsed Perry two months ago, called the move a "sneak attack" and said it was all the more reason to support the Texas governor for president.
"The justice department went after me and took away my authority," he said. "However, we still have state laws, and I know ...
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Bambi Clark via Texas Tribune on Facebook
How sad to align yourself with this Sheriff. :(
Sol Hombre
Please, please vote for me! Look, I have this tough on illegals guys in my corner!!!
Ugh, can't wait for this and South Carolina to end so the GOP will stick a fork in him. This is a waste of our time and clearly money because of the security detail issues.
Liz Theiss via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry will build wall in a year or so then grant amnesty to 30 million.
Sonora Hartley via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Ricky's got company in the nut bowl!
Jim Hsu via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Considering himself to be "America's Toughest Sheriff" shows Arpaio's lack of understanding of the vast difference between "tough" and "un-Constitutional." Not to mention the showboatsmanship that has nothing to do with the duties of a law enforcement public servant.
What a terrible abuser of power. And a clear sign of desperation for Perry, to want Arpaio's presence for his campaigning.
Fernando Perez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
No mas, NO !
Jalapeno Schwartz via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Pairing up two losers doesn't make anything better.
Samdavis
Showing up at a campaign event with a pocket bible in hand - "Look at me, Look at me, I'm a real Christian".
I'm looking forward to the day Arpaio is relieved of duty and fitted for a pink jumpsuit.
Jim Hsu via Texas Tribune on Facebook
As Andy Borowitz just posted:
Other countries care for their mentally ill. It seems cruel of the U.S. to just let them wander around Iowa.
Stanley Moore via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Just another ignorant redneck. Arpaio? Is that Amerrrican?
sssdddd
Wily Coyote (Dick Perry) has found an Acme blow up doll to stand by (tough sherrif) in attempt to catch roadrunner (Obama).
This antic much like those cartoons we all know well will fail also. We can only hope Texas does not have to pay too much for the sherrif.
emmet solomon
every city in Texas is a sanctuary city and Perry has done nothing abut this. Arpaio has tried to defend the US over this invasion but doesn't have enough power to overcome the Obama desire to open the border for this invasion. Has Perry changed his ways? How much is he paying Arpaio? I think since we are allowing 30 million Mexican into the US, we should demand Mexico give us the land to put them on. We have limited resources, especially water in Texas and overpopulation will soon turn nasty. Our resorvoirs are 34% full at the present time.
gypsy314 ne
I like Joe he enforces our laws unlike the democrats that support the law breakers.
This is a good for Perry chances to move up in the polls.
Anyone But Obama!
Remember a vote for a democrat is a vote for Obama and homosexuals, illegal aliens and terrorist.
Sol Hombre
Remember a vote for a republican is a vote for gypsies and hate, fear and ignorance.
Meme Me
Looks like the foreign Criminals and their leftist cohorts don't want us to enforce our laws....Isn't that why they really hate Arpao?
gypsy314 ne
Hombre know you are hope Obama gives you amnesty. You should be a shame of yourself taking an Americans job and welfare. Do not worry time is almost up for your sucking our system dry. Besides Americans see the lies democrats are pushing on you. Wake the up your free ride is almost gone.
Americans can not keep paying taxes to people that do not even pay in.
Anyone but Obama!
Remember a vote for a democrat is a vote for Obama and illegal aliens , homosexuals and terrorist.
gypsy314 ne
Meme Sounds about right if the democrats have there way we will be just like Greece. Our laws and law enforcement federal level is lacking big time until we remove as many democrats as possible we will suffer. The pipeline could bring thousands of Jobs and the democrats want to use it as a tool for them not the people. This is why democrats will suffer big time this election year. America knows they have won the liar of the year award. Does not look like they know what the truth is. Democrats try to pin blame on congress but the people know democratic senate is holding a lot of bills that would improve thing for the American people.
Anyone but Obama!
Remember a vote for a democrat is a vote for Obama and illegal aliens , homosexuals and terrorist.
Peter Stern
If Perry really believes in state's rights, then why is he suing VA because he questions the constitutionality of its candidacy laws?
Meme Me
Peter, I think you just answered your own question....
sssdddd
I wonder if the sheriff can be bought for $5,000 or is he like Perry, requires more payola?
gypsy314 ne
You never know I hope not anyway.
Anyone but Obama!
Remember a vote for a democrat is a vote for Obama and illegal aliens , homosexuals and terrorist.