I'm shocked, stunned, and disappointed...and you should
be, too.
I'm terribly disappointed to have to tell you that my
character is being attacked by outside forces trying to impede my good work on
behalf of my constituents. Radical extremists are sending nasty, hateful
robo-call messages into my district criticizing my support for Governor Brewer's
Medicaid Restoration Plan and questioning my Republican
credentials.
Do not believe their lies,
distortions, and half-truths.
Nobody in Arizona has done more to find conservative
solutions to our healthcare needs than Governor Brewer - and I have
always supported her in equal measure. Whether pushing Congress,
leading our State’s legal challenge all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, or
saying ‘no’ to an Arizona–based health exchange, the Governor and I have
consistently fought for health reforms with more patient choice, fewer costs and
less bureaucracy.
But the Affordable Care Act is the law of the land. Now,
our State’s elected leaders have a duty to do what’s best for
Arizona.
That’s why Governor Brewer and REPUBLICAN LEADERS
crafted a conservative plan that…upholds
the will of Arizonans who’ve twice voted to expand Medicaid…pumps
billions of dollars into our economy…protects
hospitals…and keeps
Arizona tax dollars in Arizona.
Simply put, the Medicaid Restoration Plan is the right plan for Arizona.
- No State Expense: The Medicaid Restoration Plan comes at NO COST to the General Fund. Best of all, by taking Medicaid pressure off the General Fund, we can protect critical services like Education and Public Safety.
- Upholds the Will of Voters: Arizonans have TWICE voted to restore Medicaid. By adding about 57,000 individuals to a Medicaid membership of more than 1 million, we can leverage federal support and vastly diminish State expenses.
- Keeps Arizona Tax Dollars in Arizona: Restoration of Arizona’s Medicaid program will inject nearly $8 billion into our economy over the first four years alone. This means thousands of quality jobs in every part of our state. To reject this funding – while neighboring states like California, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico have already said ‘yes’ – would only place Arizona at an economic disadvantage for years to come.
- Protects Rural & Safety-Net Hospitals: Let’s face it – uninsured Arizonans get sick just like the rest of us. When they do, they tend to show up in Emergency Rooms – with the exorbitant costs of their care borne by hospitals and the insured. Without action, the very survival of some of our hospitals is threatened, and Arizona families will continue to pay a Hidden Health Care Tax estimated at nearly $2,000 per year.
So please, when you hear mischaracterizations, attacks,
and down-right lies, know that shadowy, radical, extreme measures are behind
them.
I don't expect these attacks to stop – in fact, they are
likely to only grow more intense. You see, that's simply the cost
of effective, rational, conservative leadership in our state today.
Those, like me, who stick their necks out for positive reforms, measured growth,
and gains are too often rewarded with harsh criticisms and merciless attack ads.
WE CANNOT LET THIS PERSIST IN OUR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OR OUR
STATE.
It time for leaders, like me, to stand up and fight back
against these causes that are so detrimental to our future. But I CANNOT DO IT
ALONE. I need your help. Please, take just a few
minutes, visit my website. It's only when we band together that we can be
successful. Don't let these evil forces choke our good work. We're making real
progress in our state, but there is much more to bedone. We need to adequately
fund education while maintaining accountability and standards, we need to
encourage our businesses to grow, expand, and prosper, and we need to ensure
that our transportation infrastructure is sound and workable. These are just a
few of the things that we need to continue to work on, but there are many
more.
If, like me, you believe that Arizona's best days are
still ahead of us, I ask ask you to
call upon your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family and spread the message
of Arizona's progress and the good work we're doing to secure a bright future.
Together, we can make a difference.
