The point being... AZCentral is deceiving the truth by stating "Other Republicans backing Harris include... (list names)" when these individuals are not officially registered as Republicans. For instance:
Former Jerome Mayor Dr. Jack Dillenberg’s official party registration: Other
Former Vice Mayor of Phoenix Peggy Neely’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
Former Scottsdale City Council member Virginia Korte’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
Former Mesa Vice Mayor Claudia Reeder Walters’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
Former Paradise Valley Vice Mayor Dan Schweiker’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
It’s perfectly acceptable for people to change parties, views, or beliefs. However, misrepresenting someone’s party affiliation when they are not officially registered as such is misleading and deceptive.
The point being... AZCentral is deceiving the truth by stating "Other Republicans backing Harris include... (list names)" when these individuals are not officially registered as Republicans. For instance:
Former Jerome Mayor Dr. Jack Dillenberg’s official party registration: Other
Former Vice Mayor of Phoenix Peggy Neely’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
Former Scottsdale City Council member Virginia Korte’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
Former Mesa Vice Mayor Claudia Reeder Walters’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
Former Paradise Valley Vice Mayor Dan Schweiker’s official party registration: Unaffiliated
It’s perfectly acceptable for people to change parties, views, or beliefs. However, misrepresenting someone’s party affiliation when they are not officially registered as such is misleading and deceptive.
"Gary Nelson, an independent voter in Payson, Arizona, who forms part of the “Republican Voters Against Trump” initiative, said he views the Walz pick as “positive.” " https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/08/06/tim-walz-progressive-kamala-harris-moderate-voters/