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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio shows his badge as he holds a ceremony where 92 of his immigration jail officers, who lost their federal power to check whether inmates are in the county illegally, turn in their credentials after federal officials pulled the Sheriff's office immigration enforcement powers Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, in Phoenix. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stripped Sheriff Joe Arpaio's jail officers of their federal powers after federal authorities accused the sheriff's office last week of a wide range of civil rights violations. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

PHOENIX -- Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio formally announced his campaign Thursday for another term as Sheriff of Maricopa County.

"It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Sheriff of Maricopa County. I am running for a sixth term and will continue to protect the citizens of Maricopa County by enforcing all the laws," Arpaio said in a release.

The Sheriff had considered seeking another office, such as the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl, but determined there was still much work to be done as sheriff.

Even with the recent criticism Arpaio remains committed to serving as Sheriff.

Through the end of 2011 he had raised a record $6 million for a sixth four-year term as Sheriff of Arizona's most populous county.

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    abogada987 wrote...
    It's been a wild ride. Arpaio will be
    January 5, 2012 6:57 pm
    shown the door by the County's voters come November. He's been badly hurt politically by the many recent revelations about his lengthy malfeasance in office. Even voters who have thought kindly about him in the past will see the good sense in retiring "I don't recall," Arpaio.
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    Rocker wrote...
    I, like Sheriff Joe say, "Show Me the Proof!"
    January 5, 2012 7:43 pm
    After he's done proving the DOJ wrong (because there is no real proof) he will glide to another victory!
    ~~~~~~~ "Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself" ~~~~~~~
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    abogada987 wrote...
    Arpaio and voters will be shown the evidence
    January 5, 2012 7:53 pm
    Of his wrongdoing, though he already knows what it is. He'll pretend it doesn't exist, but still do just enough cooperating to stave of full court action. Voters, already wearied of his amply demonstrated malfeasance, will say enough is enough.
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    Rocker wrote...
    Nope!
    January 5, 2012 8:13 pm
    He means "Prove it!" on the same day he annouces his reelection run, he is taking it to the people "Prove it!"
    ~~~~~~~ "Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself" ~~~~~~~
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    abogada987 wrote...
    SAA
    January 5, 2012 8:20 pm
    .
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    redcav1 wrote...
    Keep drinking your liberal
    January 5, 2012 8:23 pm
    pro-criminal illegal invader kool-aid, abo blabo doo.... He'll be soundly re-elected & you'll cry in your cerveza.....hahahahaha!
    Vote Republican! Romney 2012!
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    redcav1 wrote...
    Yeah, Rocker,
    January 5, 2012 8:24 pm
    I'd like to see the proof, as well... Abo gets her news from that pro-obummy station 12news..
    Vote Republican! Romney 2012!
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    Carlos Bush wrote...
    Latina Paralegal
    January 5, 2012 9:07 pm
    You're wishful thinking and your small crowd of Latinos like Carlos Galindo are going to be sorely disappointed when he wins again, and again, and again. There's too many voters here that like what he's doing regardless of any controversy's.
    Just say "NO" to Socialism.
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    abogada987 wrote...
    You're out of touch, Carlotta.
    January 5, 2012 9:24 pm
    Arpaio is going the way of Pearce. The voters want someone who is competent, in charge, can recall what he/she did from one minute to the next, and can get the job done without unnecessary hundreds of millions spent paying off the victims of his malfeasance.
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    stoptheinsanity wrote...
    the way of Pearce
    January 6, 2012 6:27 am
    is outside pro illegal money via abusing our system in order to perpetuate La Raza racism and bigotry.
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    stoptheinsanity wrote...
    pure bigoted
    January 6, 2012 6:49 am
    Hispanic dog pile..when you cannot win yell over the top of your competition...just like they do it down south
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    gilbert armenta wrote...
    No i don't like him
    January 6, 2012 9:18 am
    and never. Next question...
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    gilbert armenta wrote...
    ? HOw can the opposite
    January 6, 2012 9:22 am
    be what is. Under joe crime has gone up, not to mention racism, law suites, jail deaths,etc, etc. To say I want the opposite of that is somethign i'd gladly agree with.
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    gilbert armenta wrote...
    I thought you said
    January 6, 2012 9:23 am
    you were going to say something truthful? HOW has Joe done any good?
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    stoptheinsanity wrote...
    Crime is going up
    January 6, 2012 6:29 pm
    due to the cultures advanceess....his lawsuit are a act of abuse from the culture using our system
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    justiceleague wrote...
    texas jim
    January 6, 2012 7:35 pm
    Why would you accuse Gilbert Armenta of being arrested? Because his last name is "Armenta." You truly are a child of Sheriff Joe. Hate breeds hate. I hope you never feel the prejudice that you just dished out to Gilbert. Your soul needs cleaning.
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    Bigfoot wrote...
    As long as Joe is pissing off
    January 6, 2012 8:44 pm
    criminals he has my vote. At least he has his corruption gun pointed in a reasonable direction. Instead of following democrap suit and pointing it at us.
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    shoree wrote...
    best Sheriff for us
    January 6, 2012 9:12 pm
    He is very much on top of things. So many people who are uninformed are the ones who just don't get it. Joe has my vote and prayers.
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    whatshisname wrote...
    whatshisname
    January 7, 2012 7:18 am
    It would not matter, because you would still not believe the proof. You would view the evidence as "lies" or "manufactured". The same as you believe everything that Joe says is "truth". Yes, I can see the dogpile, but it's not coming from the DOJ.
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    abogada987 wrote...
    Babeu on Arpaio: "We strongly disagree with
    January 7, 2012 8:29 am
    Sheriff Arpaio's decision to charge, arrest and book Sgt Lovejoy, since the case has no criminal merit. There was no intention to hurt, never mind cause the death of Bandit by any stretch...We are further troubled...that the decision to charge, arrest, book and simultaneously hold a public press conference has been driven by an insatiable appetite for media attention. Rather than fairly considering the legal merits of the case...the Sheriff elected to manipulate the raw emotions of the public...The Sheriff's motivation is further suspect due to the unprofessional treatment of Sgt Lovejoy."

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