A group of Republican officials endorsed Attorney General Aaron Ford citing that GOP nominee Sigal Chattah is too dangerous and unprepared for the job of Attorney General. They encouraged their fellow Republicans to use commonsense and vote for Aaron Ford.
Las Vegas Review Journal: Republicans cross aisle to endorse Ford for AG
Nick Robertson
07/25/22
Key points:
- More than a dozen Nevada Republicans are crossing the aisle to support Democratic incumbent Attorney General Aaron Ford by forming a “Republicans for Ford” organizing committee, the group announced Monday.
- The group, headlined by former state Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson and former state GOP chairwoman Amy Tarkanian, is throwing its support behind Ford in his re-election fight against attorney Sigal Chattah.
- “It is unacceptable that Sigal Chattah — an unprepared, dangerous candidate who lacks the experience, foresight, and temperament to be able to do right by Nevadans — is the Republican nominee for Attorney General,” Tarkanian said. “I’m proud to be voting for (Attorney) General Ford this November, and I implore fellow Republicans who value commonsense public servants to do the same.”
- The bipartisan support bolsters Ford’s campaign for a second term as the state’s “top cop.”
- “I think most folks in Nevada recognize that we need to work together to get problems solved in our state and by having support from not only Democrats, but from Republicans as well as independents, demonstrates that I’m capable of putting in work to get bipartisan solutions to the very important issues that we face,” Ford said.
- His priorities for a second term begin at public safety, he said, but also include consumer protection. Ford has facilitated multiple settlements with drug manufacturers regarding opioids and other addictive drugs, resulting in over $300 million in settlements for the state.
- Ford’s supporters even include a former political rival. Ford and Roberson frequently battled each other in Carson City as each headed their respective party caucuses. Both led their caucuses from 2014-2018.
- “Aaron and I served together for several years in the Legislature and we engaged in many spirited political battles. Through that shared experience, he earned my friendship and respect,” Roberson said in a statement. “I take no joy in saying that my own political party has nominated an unhinged election denier and charlatan to run against Mr. Ford. Now, more than ever, it is time to put duty to the state and country above partisan politics.”
- “I’m smiling as I say this because Mike and I have had some very spirited debates on some very important issues,” Ford said. “But through it all, I believe he recognizes that I’ve always had the best interest of Nevadans at heart and the fact that he is supporting me in my reelection campaign is demonstrative of the fact that I’m the better person for the job.”
- “Even though people can disagree on certain policy positions, because there are Republicans in this group with whom I disagree, I think it’s important to note that we can still work together again for the improvement of the state,” Ford said. “Good policy can transcend and overcome partisan politics, and that’s exemplified through this endorsement.”
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