[159], In December 2014 McSally criticized Obama's executive actions on immigration (the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program), saying that it was "absolutely inappropriate" of Obama to take these actions rather than "allowing the new Congress to sit and try to sort it out". [93] Conservative Review gave McSally a 37% conservative score in 2018, and Heritage Action for America gave her a 59% conservative rating. [31] By November 17, Barber's lead had grown to 1,400 votes. [131][132] She has been an ardent opponent of the retirement of the A-10 "Warthog", a warplane that has a strong presence at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base near Tucson. Martha McSally has tarnished the strong and powerful leadership that came before her. Is she right? http://feeding.am/givemeals Instead of #MagaMcSally, I donated $86.45,” wrote Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project. #MAGAMcSally. McSally posted a video on Twitter of Trump’s introduction in Bullhead City, and she thanked him for the kind words. [181] She has described the existing system as "currently unsustainable". Paid for by McSally for Senate, Inc. Martha McSally is a retired member of the Air Force. [160] In January 2015, McSally was one of 26 Republicans who voted against an amendment to a spending bill that would end DACA. [156] McSally said the bill was "not perfect" but that it was better than the "failed system" of the Affordable Care Act. 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McSally speaks out about the fight against ISIS, "Russia raises problems for GOP candidates", "Senate advances measure bucking Trump on Russia sanctions", "Doug Jones joins bipartisan group of senators in urging Trump to rethink Syria policy", "Senators urge Americans to 'wake up' to security threats of Chinese-made metros, buses", "Arizona senator thinks mass shootings really aren't the federal government's problem", "McSally open but noncommittal on gun legislation", "Arizona Sen. McSally makes health care pledge that contradicts past votes, policy positions", Arizona lawmakers mirror House, split by party on Obamacare repeal, "Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema Spar Over Lies, Treason, and Hypocrisy", "Analysis | How is a ban on preexisting conditions preserved in the GOP replacement bill? [165] According to The Arizona Republic, McSally sought through these actions during the primary "to downplay and hide" her past support for DACA. Others on Twitter were much more harsh, calling the senator “disgusting” and “selfish” and saying, “See you in hell.”. [178], She has declined to take a position on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would bar employers with more than 15 employees from engaging in employment discrimination on the basis of an "actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity". '"[82], In May 2020, McSally said she would not commit to further coronavirus relief funding. [37] She defeated Democratic opponent Matt Heinz by a margin of 57 to 43 percent in the general election. Martha Elizabeth McSally (born March 22, 1966) is an American politician and former military pilot who served as a United States Senator for Arizona from 2019 to 2020. [13][14] During this deployment, she flew combat patrol over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch, enforcing the no-fly zone over southern Iraq and becoming "the first female U.S. fighter pilot to fly in combat and the first woman to command a fighter squadron. Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) refused to answer a question about impeachment on Jan. 16 asked by CNN senior congressional correspondent Manu Raju. ", "Should our uniform adapt to their culture? She won the June 3 primary against two opponents, taking nearly 70% of the vote. https://t.co/ysiWxmFDkd, — Drew Savicki (@SenhorRaposa) August 22, 2020. Following graduation, she was assigned to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot in the T-37 trainer. [61], McSally's appointment proved controversial. She was subsequently deployed to Afghanistan under Operation Enduring Freedom. She faced incumbent Democrat Ron Barber and Libertarian nominee Anthony Powell in the November 2012 election. [38], After she was first elected to the U.S. House, McSally hired C.J. Though criticizing Obama's use of executive action to create it, she supported Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals until 2018, and has expressed concern about but not opposition to Trump's travel ban and the family separation policy. [55] On November 12, McSally conceded to Sinema, congratulating her on becoming Arizona's first female Senator. Rand Paul said a few words, Mike Lee said a few, even Nigel Farage(!). Find what you need to know about the federal campaign finance process. Republican senator picks up Buzz-worthy endorsement House. [174], In March 2017, McSally and then-Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn co-sponsored the Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal, which repealed the FCC's internet privacy rules and allowed internet service providers to sell customers' browsing history without their permission. MAGA McSally is a Twitter hashtag taunting U.S. When McSally was 12, her father, Bernard, a lawyer, died of a heart attack. McSally had been working to change the policy for several years and had filed the lawsuit after she had been threatened with a court martial if she did not comply. I blamed myself. You can disagree with her politics, with her lack of independent thought or action, but there is no doubt about her loyalty. She was selected as one of seven active duty Air Force officers for the Legislative Fellowship Program. [32] She conceded the race later that morning. Her bills were generally "narrowly drawn proposals to improve homeland security or to help veterans. The comment was a joke, her campaign said. Oh boy. [59][60] Despite Ducey's comments, McSally was ultimately sworn in before Sinema. The Arizona Republic determined that McSally would not be able to pick up enough votes to overcome Barber's lead. [88], When she served in the U.S. House, McSally was a member of the Tuesday Group, a congressional caucus of moderate Republicans. [31], McSally declared her intention of running again for the 2nd district seat in 2014. [34] On December 17, the official recount declared McSally the winner by 167 votes. [81], After Governor Ducey appointed McSally a special election was triggered, in accordance with the 17th amendment. Add to Watchlist | ... 2020 DECISION Martha McSally #417. 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Martha McSally says she was 'preyed upon and then raped' in Air Force by superior officer", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Women in Combat, policy change briefing by SecDef Les Aspin, April 28, 1993, Martha McSally speaking on campaign trail in Sierra Vista March 2012, Members of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martha_McSally&oldid=1007025868, United States Air Force personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present), Candidates in the 2012 United States elections, Candidates in the 2014 United States elections, Candidates in the 2018 United States elections, Candidates in the 2020 United States Senate elections, Female members of the United States House of Representatives, John F. Kennedy School of Government alumni, Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Wikipedia articles with USCongress identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 February 2021, at 02:25. In 2006, McSally's squadron won the David C. Shilling Award, given by the Air Force Association "for the most outstanding contribution in the field of flight". [156][155] The revised version of the bill allowed states to ask for a waiver that would allow insurers to charge individuals with preexisting conditions more. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab. I’m appalled.” Karamargin, who was formerly the communications director for Democratic U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, as her district director. [120], In March 2020 McSally became a cosponsor of legislation to repeal the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, which requires paying laborers and mechanics the local prevailing wages for public works projects. If you can give a dollar, five dollars, if you can fast a meal and give what that would be,” McSally told her audience on an audio recording obtained by Arizona’s Family. She supports banning federal funding for abortions[100] but opposed a government shutdown over defunding Planned Parenthood that same year. McSally's history of criticizing President Donald Trump drew rebuke from conservative groups including the Club for Growth, the Senate Conservatives Fund, and FreedomWorks. Sen. Martha McSally Won't Apologize To CNN's Manu Raju: 'Called It Like It Is' The GOP lawmaker called Raju a "liberal hack" after he asked if the Senate should consider new evidence in … [169][170] McSally instead criticized Congress for the family separation policy that the Trump administration implemented. McSally said she's working with Trump to … [112] In 2016, she did not endorse Trump in the presidential election and did not take a position on whether voters in her district should vote for him. Sen. Martha McSally deserves better. [74], McSally opposes legalizing both recreational and medical cannabis. [39], In her freshman term in Congress, McSally had seven bills approved by the U.S. [20][21], In 2002, Congress passed legislation prohibiting anyone in the military from "requiring or encouraging servicewomen to put on abayas in Saudi Arabia or to use taxpayers' money to buy them. Her suit alleged "the regulations required her to send the message that she believes women are subservient to men."[19]. Manu Raju is CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent, covering Capitol Hill and campaign politics. [132], McSally has introduced legislation to reduce funding for U.S. military bands. In 2020 there was a special election coinciding with the general elections to determine whether McSally would serve the remainder of the Class 3 Senate term. [140], In October 2019 McSally was one of six senators to sign a bipartisan letter to Trump calling on him to "urge Turkey to end their offensive and find a way to a peaceful resolution while supporting our Kurdish partners to ensure regional stability" and arguing that to leave Syria without installing protections for American allies would endanger both them and the US. McSally led on election night by a few hundred votes, but the race was deemed too close to call due to a large number of provisional ballots. Join me and give meals to hungry families! ", "How the House voted to pass the GOP health-care bill", "Health care vote puts pressure on dozens of vulnerable GOP reps", "McSally Declines To Take a Stand on Zombie Trumpcare", "AP: McSally Urges Colleagues To Vote for This 'Fucking Thing,' aka Zombie Trumpcare", "First Female A-10 Combat Pilot Just Made Sure Congress is Required to Use New GOP Healthcare Bill Coverage", "Arizona House Republicans – except one – on board with health bill", "Ad campaign rolls out, blasting 24 House Republicans for Obamacare-replacement bill vote", "Is Congress Exempt from GOP Health Bill? pic.twitter.com/J9K9meZf4S, — The Idiot Must Go (@jshutson) August 22, 2020. McSally went on to Lead-in Fighter Training in 1993. MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFPN) -- As she attends Air War College here, the first female pilot in the Department of Defense to fly in combat reflected on some of her career experiences so far. ... McSally responded on Twitter: “Trump’s comments are disgusting. [181], McSally was married to Air Force officer Donald Frederick Henry from 1997 to 1999, when the marriage was annulled. [83], McSally has argued that, because of the pandemic, China should forgive U.S. [170], In 2019, McSally voted against a resolution to reject Trump's use of an emergency declaration to build a border wall. McSally is also the first female Republican representative from Arizona. [58] Ducey stated that McSally would be the junior senator, to "respect the will of the voters," and that Sinema would be sworn in before McSally. Republican Sen. Martha McSally and Democratic challenger Mark Kelly, two military veterans battling for a congressional seat in Arizona that is drawing the attention of the nation, debated over the country’s COVID-19 response, jobs and immigration and President Trump’s attacks on Arizona Sen. John McCain. Powered by. Constitution. Martha McSally’s Humiliation, and the Republican Party’s. [185][186] She is a triathlete. Martha McSally ridiculed after being reduced to groveling to Trump for receiving ventilators GOP senator ridiculed for groveling to Trump on Twitter for … In a "60 Minutes" interview broadcast on CBS on January 20, 2002, she described the discrimination she experienced under the policy: "I have to sit in the back and at all times I must be escorted by a male ... [who], when questioned, is supposed to claim me as his wife," she said. The announcement represented a "sharp right turn" from McSally's centrist reputation. She was appointed to fill the seat held by the … Another person shared a photo of McSally, which appeared to be taken in a diner. (Martha McSally/Twitter) By How hard it must’ve been for #MAGAMcSally to focus with that campaign money sitting right in front of her. Looks like we’ve got a new name for America’s most infamous unelected US Senator. In the general election, she faced former astronaut Mark Kelly,[86] who ran uncontested in the Democratic primary. [3][4] She narrowly lost the election to the Democratic nominee, former astronaut Mark Kelly, husband of former congresswoman Gabby Giffords.[5]. [177] After the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which upheld a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, McSally said she would "respect the Supreme Court's decision" but expressed the view that "this debate belongs at the state level". [136][137], In 2015 McSally said the air strikes taking place against ISIL were not effective but did not give an opinion on whether the U.S. should send ground troops into Iraq and Syria. https://t.co/7UkGY3Vhbe. [80] On April 2, 2020, she called for the World Health Organization director general to step down. The Twitter trend also prompted a spike of people saying they were donating to Feeding America. [56][57], After longtime U.S. senator John McCain died and his appointed successor, Senator Jon Kyl, resigned, Arizona's other Senate seat was to become vacant at the beginning of 2019. [13], McSally then completed Replacement Training Unit for the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base and was assigned to an operational A-10 squadron that deployed to Kuwait in January 1995. [16], McSally took command of the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base in July 2004. [79], During the COVID-19 pandemic, McSally praised President Trump for his response to the crisis. I OFFER COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE RATE OF $1.00 PER EACH ADDITIONAL CARD. [49] McSally recast herself as a Trump ally and reliable Republican vote in her 2018 campaign for the U.S. Real Clear Politics polls in August show McSally trailing behind Kelly by between five and 11 points. The perpetrators abused their position of power in profound ways. As of 2019, McSally had received $372,615 from gun rights groups, the fifth most of any federal lawmaker since 1989. I'm not talking to you", when he asked her whether she would consider new evidence during Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate. "[152] According to the Associated Press, on the date of the vote McSally stood up at a meeting of the House Republican Conference and told her colleagues to get this "fucking thing" done. [72] On February 28, she voted to confirm Andrew Wheeler as EPA Administrator. [129] She criticized the international nuclear agreement with Iran and has praised defense contractors. Why is Martha McSally trailing in the polls? She was an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary for the special election, finishing second to Jesse Kelly. [12], McSally earned her USAF pilot's wings in 1991 after completing Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base east of Phoenix. I thought I was strong but felt powerless. [109], McSally voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. [65], McSally was the second woman to serve as a U.S. senator from Arizona. [52], McSally won the August 28 Republican primary with 53 percent of the vote and faced Democratic nominee Kyrsten Sinema in the November general election. 31 trend in the United States on Saturday afternoon. McSally said she was considering "specific legislative efforts to prevent gun violence, like red flag laws, assault weapons bans and stricter background checks". Instead of #MagaMcSally, I donated $86.45. [139] In January 2019 McSally was one of 11 Republican senators to vote to advance legislation intended to prevent President Trump from lifting sanctions against three Russian companies. “MAGA McSally” was a Twitter trend on Saturday, August 22, 2020, aimed at Republican Sen. Martha McSally. [83] A spokeswoman for her office later said her comments were not meant to be public. But it takes resources. Sinema won by almost 56,000 votes. She is the first U.S. woman to fly in combat and the first to command a fighter squadron. [164][165] In June 2018, CNN reported that the McSally campaign had removed a video from her website in which she praised DACA. In 2001, McSally successfully sued the United States Department of Defense in McSally v. Rumsfeld, challenging the military policy that required U.S. and UK servicewomen stationed in Saudi Arabia to wear the body-covering abaya when traveling off base in the country. “It is frankly sad and disgusting that the Dems and the Kelly campaign are launching a misleading character assassination on Martha McSally, who would literally give the shirt off her back for anyone. I was ashamed and confused. [40] Among all members of the U.S. House, McSally was tied for third as of 2016 in the number of bills she had authored that have made it through the House. "[111], As of April 2020, McSally has voted with President Trump about 95% of the time. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Joking about sexual assault is unacceptable. McSally served in the United States Air Force from 1988 to 2010, achieving the rank of Colonel. [116] In 2020, during Trump's Senate impeachment trial, she voted against allowing additional witnesses and documents[117] and voted to acquit Trump of all charges. Once upon a time, Arizona Republicans looked upon Martha McSally as the eventual heir to John McCain, after the old maverick decided to retire. [157], In October 2019, McSally was one of 27 senators to sign a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer advocating the passage of the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence (CHIME) Act, which was set to expire the following month. McSally announced her campaign in Tucson, then flew to Phoenix and Prescott for subsequent campaign announcement rallies. "[51], In an August 2018 candidate forum hosted by the Arizona Republic in advance of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, McSally and opponent Kelli Ward both said they were unconcerned with Trump's personal character, viewing it as a nonissue in the race. [74], On January 16, 2020, McSally told CNN correspondent Manu Raju "you're a liberal hack. Sinema was the first, which made Arizona one of six states with two women serving as its senators (the others are California, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Washington). [187], In April 2018, a Tucson man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for threatening to assault and kill McSally. "[63] A lawsuit was filed on behalf of Arizona voters claiming the appointment violated the 17th amendment to the U.S. Doug Ducey says", "Arizona Governor to Appoint Martha McSally to McCain's Senate Seat", "Partisan divide emerges after Gov. READ NEXT: Edward Snowden Now: Where Is the NSA Whistleblower Today in 2020? [17][18] At the time of the lawsuit McSally, as a major (O-4), was the highest ranking female fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Senator Jeff Flake. [45][46], McSally was expected to run as the establishment candidate in the Republican primary, where her opponents included former State Senator Kelli Ward and former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona. [121], In 2012, McSally said she "wants the federal government out of the education business. Join me and give meals to hungry families! Sen. Martha McSally votes against", "Where do Arizona's elected officials stand on cannabis? MAGA McSally is a Twitter hashtag taunting U.S. [115], In December 2019, amid the impeachment inquiry into President Trump over his alleged attempts to get the President of Ukraine to announce an investigation into Joe Biden and his son, McSally said she had not been convinced that Trump should be impeached. [125], In 2015 McSally co-sponsored the Mexican Wolf Transparency Act, a bill that would delist the Mexican wolf as an endangered species and halt a United States Fish and Wildlife Service recovery program that aims to reintroduce the wolf to areas in Arizona. More than 200 messages of peace, love and support followed McSally’s acknowledgement of her brother’s passing over Twitter. [50] Politico wrote: "Martha McSally wants to make one thing clear before she launches an Arizona Senate campaign: She's a big fan of President Donald Trump. [16], McSally was represented by the Rutherford Institute in McSally v. Rumsfeld, a successful 2001 lawsuit against the Department of Defense, challenging the military policy that required U.S. and U.K. servicewomen stationed in Saudi Arabia to wear the body-covering abaya when traveling off base in the country. [11][7] She then earned a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and proceeded to pilot training. Martha has written checks to people on her block that can’t afford their groceries.”. [161] She said it would be unfair to deport undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. [105] NARAL Pro-Choice America gave her a 7% pro-choice rating. [164] Instead, she expressed support for a more conservative bill that would cut legal immigration, dramatically increase spending on border security, and provide indefinite stay for DREAMers but not give them a path to citizenship. [166], In January 2017, after Trump issued an executive order suspending the entry of foreigners from seven Muslim-majority countries into the United States, McSally issued a statement saying the U.S. should look at "gaps in our vetting processes" but that she had "concerns about certain individuals being denied entry". [70] Seven days later, along with fellow Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, she voted for S.47, a public land package. McSally served in the United States Air Force from 1988 to 2010, achieving the rank of Colonel. Use of her military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement from the Department of Defense or the Air Force. [108] In 2018 she was endorsed by Arizona Right to Life, which opposes legal abortion. Senate. She said that Democratic-voting states and cities, such as Chicago and New York, had mismanaged their budgets for decades and that they should not expect to get aid. [9][10], She earned an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, graduating in 1988 with a B.S. Christina Cheakalos et al., "Dress Blues; Fighter pilot Martha McSally battles to liberate US servicewomen in Saudi Arabia from a confining cloak". The president hurried Arizona Sen. Martha McSally before calling up three out of state politicians to address the crowd. “Oh boy. [81] A Democratic super PAC targeted McSally over her coronavirus response and comments she made in early March saying that "calling on people to stay home from work or to skip spring break trips is 'too much of a panicked reaction. [179], In May 2016 McSally voted for a bill that would have dismantled the Obama administration's executive action that made it illegal for government contractors to discriminate against people based on sexual orientation. While criticizing Obama's action in creating the program, the letter said, "It would be wrong to go back on our word and subject these individuals to deportation". [73] In February 2020, she voted to acquit President Donald Trump of articles of impeachment on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. She lived in Washington, D.C. working as a national security advisor to Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ). [138], In July 2018 McSally issued a statement touting Trump's actions to prevent "Russian aggression": she listed sanctions, the expulsion of diplomats, and working with NATO as some of them. McSally initially did not take a position, calling it a "state issue," but she later announced that she opposed the law because she supports exceptions for rape and incest. [188], On March 6, 2019, during a hearing on Sexual Assault and Misconduct in the Military at the Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, McSally informed her colleagues that she had been raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. [124] As of 2019, she had a lifetime score of 6% from the League of Conservation Voters. [41] According to The Arizona Republic, McSally was "one of the most prolific fundraisers among House members not holding a leadership role, while cultivating a reputation as a conscientious and moderate lawmaker. [179] During her 2010 campaign, McSally indicated on a Center for Arizona Policy questionnaire that she opposes such additions to anti-discrimination law.