Liberty School Board: Michael Todd Steps Down, Says Kellie Zimmerman as Chair Would Be a “Wake-Up Call” for Republicans

Zimmerman, a longstanding Democrat now registered as PND, puts GOP bylaws in focus — Republicans are barred from supporting non-Republicans, leaving Todd’s next move under scrutiny.

Republicans either inadvertently or intentionally supporting non-Republicans has become a recurring issue in Arizona politics. Increasingly, what some call “strategic abstention” appears to be the new workaround for avoiding an explicit endorsement.

In Mesa, Council-member Julie Spilsbury is facing a recall after serving as co-chair of Republicans for K…