Matt Jette challenges Jan Brewer on the economy

August 19, 2010

Governor Janice Brewer
Brewer for Governor Campaign Headquarters
c/o HighGround Public Affairs Consultants
830 North 4th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Re: Republican Primary Debate

Dear Governor Brewer,

There is a growing concern among voters that political leaders too often exaggerate issues and postulate and perpetuate incorrect facts. This harvest of incorrect facts and politics of blame and fear has become news and has divided this great state. As a consequence, media sources are beginning to create “Fact Check” inquiries of each of the candidates who are deemed to be less than honest with the facts they provide to the residents of Arizona.

I have previously asked for an opportunity to debate you on the issue of immigration. The issue of immigration, an issue in which you made it clear you are an expert to the people of Arizona, has been used to distract for the past several months the voters from more important issues facing Arizona like the economy, education, and health care. In the same spirit as my previous invitation, I reach out to you to debate that which you have consistently been stating as your successful record in balancing the budget, restoring our economy, elevating education, and reshaping healthcare.

New economic numbers are to be released this week, so the timing could not be any better. Knowing that you routinely deny these requests as well as debate requests from Terry Goddard, I will make it clear that as a proud Republican I am not afraid to debate the Democratic nominee Mr. Goddard. I ask you to provide the people of Arizona an opportunity to hear the real facts on the important issues facing Arizona.

In the end, you can treat this as an opportunity to get ready and prepare for the debate scheduled with Mr. Goddard on September 1st, assuming of course you win the Republican Primary.

I look forward to hearing from you directly and not through the media as before. We deserve respect and the people of Arizona deserve the opportunity to listen to our political leaders. Thank you and I thank the people of Arizona in being patient with our leaders constantly misleading them this campaign season.

You can reach out to me directly via email or phone.

Matthew Jette PhD
480-205-0698
matt@govjette.com