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Sheriff Joe: ‘I’m supporting Doug because he’s the right leader for Arizona, and he;ll do the right thing as governor’
Phoenix (August 1) – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio today endorsed Doug Ducey, state treasurer and former CEO of Cold Stone Creamery, for Arizona governor.
“As someone with 55 years in law enforcement on both the federal and state levels – and all across the southern border and around the world – I know firsthand the dangers of an unsecure border and how to fight the drug cartels and human traffickers, ” Sheriff Joe Arpaio said. “I’m supporting Doug because he’s the right leader for Arizona, and he’ll do the right thing as governor. As the son of a cop, he understands law enforcement issues and will make public safety a top priority.”
Momentum for Ducey’s gubernatorial campaign continues to grow with Sheriff Joe’s endorsement. In addition to the Arizona Republic’s endorsement, he has announced support from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Congressman Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), former Sen. Jon Kyl, former Gov. Jane Hull, state senator and former gubernatorial candidate Al Melvin and dozens of other local officials and legislators. And the list continues to grow.
“We have the world’s best know sheriff right here in Arizona. Few, if any, lawmen have deployed more innovative ways of fighting illegal immigration and other crime than Sheriff Joe,” Ducey said. “His experience, counsel and tenacity will be critical partners to my efforts to protect the public as governor.
“I also appreciate Sheriff Joe for his service to our country as a veteran and his military service during the Korean war, as well as his 57-year marriage to his wife, Ave – both speak volumes about the man. Arizona is safer under Sheriff Joe’s watchful eye, and I’m honored to earn his support.”
