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Oct 28, 2010

In case you missed it: NPR on Brewer and private prisons

Investigative piece reveals impact of governor's close ties to corrections lobbyists

PHOENIX – This morning, National Public Radio aired an investigative story that delved further into Gov. Brewer's close ties to the private prison industry, the Corrections Corporation of America, and state Sen. Russell Pearce. Listen to the broadcast here, or read the story here.

The story is revealing and disturbing. And it confirms what we’ve long suspected – that Brewer is not in charge, the lobbyists are. And they're in it for the money. Not for public safety. And not for border security.

In fact, two major private prison corporations -- Corrections Corporation of America and The Geo Group -- gave a combined $87,500 to the Republican Governors Association (RGA) within 60 days of Brewer signing SB1070. RGA has put significant resources into Arizona this election cycle to help elect Jan Brewer. [IRS form 8872, 4/1/10 through 6/30/10]

Brewer’s governing office AND campaign office are overrun with lobbyists. And she is letting them run Arizona, shape our laws and control decisions that affect the lives of our hard-working citizens.

Failed leadership. Wrong priorities. It's time to fire Jan Brewer.

*Learn more about the AZ GOP "Slippery Slate."