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A Letter From Andrew Thomas
Dear Fellow Arizonan,
Recently, I formed a committee to explore a campaign for Attorney
General of our great state. I hope you'll consider supporting me and my
exploratory committee. In my years of public service as a prosecutor,
assistant attorney general for Arizona, and twice-elected Maricopa
County Attorney, I've worked hard to protect the public and uphold the
right principles in our government.
Issues
The Attorney General is the chief law-enforcement officer for the state.
I believe the next Attorney General must tackle the following key
issues—and, if I decide to run for this office, I promise I will do so:
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Seek Tough Sentences for Violent and
Career Criminals
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Secure the Border and Stop Illegal
Immigration
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Combat Consumer Fraud and Identity
Theft
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Protect Arizona's Families
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Ensure a Safe and Beautiful
Environment
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Uphold the Constitution and Its Great
Principles
Results
It's been an honor to be elected twice as Maricopa County Attorney. I
was also honored to serve as the Republican nominee for Attorney General
in 2002, and to win in all 15 counties in Arizona in that primary
election.
While in office, I've worked with citizens
across Arizona to fight crime and illegal immigration. I
helped draft and lead the fight for state ballot measures that ended
bail for illegal immigrants accused of serious felonies and toughened
sanctions related to methamphetamines. I've also helped draft and
lobbied for stronger laws against identity theft, human smuggling, sex
offenders, and other threats to public safety.
As Maricopa County Attorney, I instituted
a landmark reform of plea bargain policies. Know as
"Plead-to-the-Lead," this tough-on-crime policy has resulted in significantly more prison time for offenders who those who commit
serious crimes. Also, I instituted a policy of vigorously
prosecuting human smuggling -- including the prosecution of illegal
immigrants who conspire with "coyotes" to smuggle themselves illegally
into the United States.
The results of our new policies and laws
have been dramatic: Crime rates have dropped 18 percent in
Maricopa County, even as the population grew 11 percent. Illegal
immigration has fallen 30 percent in just the last two years.
I Need Your Support
As I explore running for Attorney General, I would very much appreciate
your support. Your financial contribution will allow me to determine
public support for my candidacy and, if I run, to be in a position to
win election as Attorney General. Please click
here to contribute.
Thank you for any and all past support you
have lent me, and for any support you can offer today as I explore
serving as your next Attorney General.
Sincerely,
Andrew Thomas
P.S. Your early support of my exploratory
campaign will allow me to better promote the principles I've always
supported—fighting crime, stopping illegal immigration, protecting
families and ensuring honest government. I'd be honored to have your
support!
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