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Oct 30·edited Oct 30

More detail on SUSD'S insane campaign funding.

2022 the SUSD Hater Slate raised $50,000 each. To eak out two wins over the two ProSUSD candidates (each of whom were wildly outgunned despite raising what would have been record campaign contributions in prior years).

This election the tide has shifted. The ProSUSD Slate set even higher records - approaching the astonishing $200,000 level for the three seats.

The 2024 Hate Slate faltered. Not coming close to their 2022 levels. And they would have done far worse had Pam Kirby, the anti-Christ of SUSD, not written maximum checks to each candidate (as each Hate Slate candidate also dug deep in their own pockets).

Other donors from 2022 shunned the Haters. If the number of 2024 donors and the amount they contributed was all that mattered, pro-SUSD candidates have blown this election away.

But ...... as with all Kirby Matters ....... that's not the whole story. An East Coast PAC is spending hugely on the Haters. A PAC with racist managers who are proud of their hatred.

The insane Scottsdale Unified election saga is so wild it has once again captured the attention of national news journalists. One of whom quotes my favorite SUSD advocate dropping multiple and perfectly used F-Bombs describing the consequences of this race.

We are truly "f****d" if we don't win all three seats".

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I live 200 miles from Scottsdale. I know know all three candidates too well:) Mostly through streaming TV ad buys. Could be some logistical reason the ad buys can't be concentrated geographically. I live in Cochise County and used to get car dealer ads from TX.

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I posted this Q on Threads affecting days & trying here. What's your take on lower ballot return percentages for I voters compared to R & D?

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Re politicians' faces & urinals: You know how some companies put that bee in the urinal for guys to aim at--

I'll let Agenda readers complete this idea.

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Are toilet bowls off limits? Take a dump on . . .

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Thanks to Arizona Journalist of the Year for “peeing with politicians.” 🏆

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Once again Nicole and Hank - thanks for keeping it real and for the laughs. Arizona Agenda's hard work not only keeps me informed but keeps me sane and smiling. THANK YOU!!!

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Speaking of 200,000, after the election can we please get back to finding out which of the 3 leaked the tape?😁

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