Sometimes, R writings are horrifying lies. These qualify as horrifying truths.

It's not often that I republish material from Republicans, other than to mock said material, but this stuff I'll just leave here.

Got this in my email yesterday -

Joint Statement from Chairman Bill Gates and Recorder Stephen Richer on RNC/AZ GOP Lawsuit

"The idea that a Republican Recorder and four Republican board members would try to keep Republicans out of elections is absurd.  

We contact everyone on the lists the parties provide us.  Maricopa County’s temporary election worker hiring practices ensure bipartisan representation throughout the election process and follow requirements established in state law and the Elections Procedures Manual.  

Notably, the RNC's lawsuit doesn't allege any violation of election laws or procedures; it's sound and fury about a public records request that was made a mere three business days ago.

This is a political stunt.”

For factual information about how Maricopa County hires election workers, the party break down of hiring for the August Primary, and additional context, visit JustTheFacts.vote.

Got this today, from county supervisor Clint Hickman -

Statement on Election Threat Arrest "I remember exactly where I was when I heard that voicemail.  It was chilling.  This wasn't a prank call.  This wasn't protected speech.  This was a serious threat to me and my family.  I'm grateful to the Department of Justice and the FBI for taking this case seriously and making an arrest, and I'm pleased the U.S. Attorney General has set up a task force to address increased threats of violence to election workers and elected officials.   I can tell you, though, that is not enough.  I've received numerous threats over the past two years.  My colleagues on the Board have as well.  The Recorder.  And worst of all, county elections staff doing their job honorably are getting calls and emails threatening violence, calling them traitors.  It's despicable.   And by and large, people in positions of power, in positions of leadership, in positions of influence here in Arizona are silent.  How can you be silent? So I'm speaking out today in hopes that others will follow.  Whether it's a person who shares your politics or your worldview or not, no one should be subjected to this kind of hatred.  And if we truly want to keep our country great, we will do everything we can to denounce threats against election workers and combat the disinformation that imperils our democracy."

The AZ Mirror has a longer story on the arrest, written by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, is here.

The man arrested is named Mark Rissi.