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Andy Tobin Doubles Down, Refuses to Denounce Radical SB 1062

"Under Andy Tobin’s guidance last week, the Arizona Legislature bowed down to the fringe voices of the radical right by passing SB 1062, the inflammatory anti-gay bill that has the Arizona Chamber of Commerce President, Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake and even former State Senate President Steve Pierce calling for its veto. While the bipartisan chorus of critics continues to grow louder, Andy Tobin refuses to condemn this shameful anti-business legislation and just doubled down on his support for the measure that he guided through the Legislature."

“For four days, Andy Tobin has had a simple choice to make: He could strongly denounce this shameful legislation or double down and watch the backlash from the business community and Americans of all political stripes,” said Tyrone Gayle of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. “Arizonans who are looking for reasonable solutions can skip right past Andy Tobin – it’s clear he stands with the Tea Party, not middle class Arizona families and businesses.” "

BACKGROUND:

"Tobin voted for and strongly defended bill protecting businesses that deny service based solely on religious belief. In February 2014, Tobin voted for a bill that protects Arizona businesses from lawsuits after denying services based on religious belief. Opponents of the bill argued that the legislation would lead to businesses discriminating against people, such as homosexuals, based solely on the business owner’s religious belief. “The bill’s intent is to protect the business community’s freedom of expression under the First Amendment,” Tobin said. The bill passed 33-27." [SB 1062, 2/20/14; ABC 15, 2/22/14]

Headline: Service refusal legislation triggers firestorm: Tobin, Fann, Pierce voted for 'anti-gay' bill [Daily Courier, 2/22/14]

"State Senate President Steve Pierce And Two Other GOP Supporters: “We Made A Mistake.” After voting for SB 1062, State Senate President Steve Pierce and Sens. Adam Driggs and Bob Worsley sent a letter to Governor Jan Brewer expressing their regret in voting for the bill and calling on the Governor to veto it. “I was uncomfortable, so was Steve (Pierce) […] And we just felt that it was important to keep the caucus together this early in the session. And it was a mistake. We’re going on record that we made a mistake,” Worsley said on their behalf." [Arizona Capitol Times, 2/24/14]

"Arizona’s Republican U.S. Senators Called On Gov. Brewer To Veto SB 1062. In February 2014, Republican Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain tweeted their “hope” that Governor Jan Brewer would veto the legislation." [Sen. Jeff Flake Twitter, 2/22/14; Sen. John McCain Twitter, 2/24/14; Huffington Post, 2/24/14]

Headline: Arizona Congressional Delegation Speaks Out Against Anti-Gay SB 1062 [Huffington Post, 2/24/14]

"President Of Arizona’s Chamber Of Commerce To Gov. Brewer: Kill The Bill. In February 2014, Glenn Hamer, president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Association, called on Governor Jan Brewer to veto the bill because it was bad for business. “The bigger issue here is it would send a signal that Arizona is not a place that is as welcoming as it really is for all people,” Hamer said." [Arizona Daily Star, 2/24/14]

Headline: Pressure grows for veto of Arizona’s SB 1062 [Arizona Daily Star, 2/24/14]

PLEASE NOTE:  A "Yes" vote would allow ranch dogs to be neglected or abandoned, killed and tortured. It would allow the owner of a ranch dog to inflict unnecessary injury to the animal and not provide medical attention.

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