Politics & Government
Pence In Phoenix Meeting With Ducey, Talking Taxes, Raising Money
VP Mike Pence flew into Phoenix on Tuesday to meet with Gov. Ducey, attend an event to talk taxes, and raise money for Republicans.
PHOENIX, AZ – Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, arrived on Air Force 2 on Tuesday afternoon at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Waiting for him was Gov Ducey and his wife, Angela.
After greeting some of the nearly 60 people who had arrived to greet him, the vice president and Ducey climbed into his limousine and sped off for lunch.
They made a stop at Ajo Al's restaurant in North Phoenix where they both addressed diners.
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"It really is about competitiveness, the vice president said. "It really is about raising wages and being able to do more good in the community. (Get Phoenix Patch's daily newsletter and real-time news alerts. Or, find your local Patch here and subscribe).
"But were going to need your help to get there folks.”
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From there it was off to Tempe where Pence headlined what was billed as an "America First Policies: Tax Cuts to Put America First" event. Pence has been traveling the country – he's made stops in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Georgia, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Pence has been trying to sell people that the president's tax package will benefit them despite estimates it will balloon the deficit and that if you're middle class or poorer, the benefits will disappear in a few years.
The evening is dedicated to a fundraiser for the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Pence's office has not said where the event is being held. Tickets range from $2,500 for dinner to $20,000, which gets contributors a nice seat at dinner and a photo op with the vice president.
Republicans in Arizona are facing a tough race as several candidates vie to replace Sen. Jeff Flake who is not seeking re-election. Recent polling has several of the candidates in right races – or even losing – to Democrat Krysten Sinema, who is expected to get her party's nod.
Last month's special election to replace Rep. Trent Franks has Republicans more on edge.
While their candidate, Debbie Lesko, won the race, it was much closer than anyone had anticipated – and closer than the Republicans had wanted.
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