Ariz. Sheriff Joe Arpaio considering senate run (vote, campaign, illegal)

[All American NYC]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Monday that “the door is open” for him to run for the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Jon Kyl in 2012

Arpaio made these comments in the aftermath of a Monday poll conducted by the Summit Consulting Group Inc., which is fundraising for his sheriff reelection campaign. The poll revealed that Arpaio led other possible Republican candidates for the Senate seat.

Arpaio, who has called himself “America’s toughest sheriff,” has been the subject of major media criticism for his treatment of prisoners.

I hope he wins!!!

Arpaio is also a strong anti-illegal immigration advocate

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I am glad they wrote it correctly anti-illegal immigrant

[wdavid002]

and be careful liberals..I believe that when he retires he can still carry a firearm...

[Jaggy001]

He will be 80 years old in 2012. We don't need another geriatric in the Senate.

[desertdetroiter]

It'll never happen. Forget about it.

[KoobleKar]

I'd vote for this man for President...we need a no-nonsense guy like Joe in charge.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by wdavid002

and be careful liberals..I believe that when he retires he can still carry a firearm...

Be careful why? Are you suggesting he'll shoot for no reason other than political leanings? Sounds like a GREAT candidate for the Senate, eh?

[desertdetroiter]

Originally Posted by KoobleKar

I'd vote for this man for President...we need a no-nonsense guy like Joe in charge.

Really? What do you know about the guy. This aint some lame sheriffs job in Arizona. We're talking about a US Senate seat at a pretty critical time in this country. I know you righties love people who stick their chests out, talk loud, act cocky, and have "swagger" ("in Texas, we call that walking"...remember who said that).....but that doesn't necessarily translate into being a statesman.

[vsmoove]

He won't be the strongest contendor for Senate that the Republicans can field I don't think... particulalry in a Presidential year... but, hey... good for Dems I suppose.

[desertdetroiter]

Originally Posted by burdell

Be careful why? Are you suggesting he'll shoot for no reason other than political leanings? Sounds like a GREAT candidate for the Senate, eh?

I guess some folks equate packing heat with toughness. I don't know why, but hey, if it floats their boat.........

[KoobleKar]

Originally Posted by desertdetroiter

Really? What do you know about the guy. This aint some lame sheriffs job in Arizona. We're talking about a US Senate seat at a pretty critical time in this country. I know you righties love people who stick their chests out, talk loud, act cocky, and have "swagger" ("in Texas, we call that walking"...remember who said that).....but that doesn't necessarily translate into being a statesman.

I know he's at least been in an executive position as a Sheriff...... which makes him exactly 100% more qualified than the present President who's never been the head of anything.