Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry Goddard says Republican Gov. Jan Brewer is trying to grab headlines by traveling to San Francisco, where the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing arguments dealing with Arizona's tough new immigration law.
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Ex-GOP gubernatorial candidate explains why he’s not a Democrat
After a childhood full of intense treatments and surgeries for serious medical conditions, Matt Jette made a promise to himself that he would work toward advancing and improving health care in America.
Read More »Debate analysis: Goddard grumbles, Brewer stumbles
Terry Goddard isn’t going to get the additional debates he had asked for, and despite several miscues by Gov. Jan Brewer, his one and only showdown with her might not give him the boost he needs to make the race competitive.
Read More »Activists say SB 1070, economy could boost Latino turnout; pundits not so sure
Activists say Latinos, feeling the pressure of the recession and concerned about the effects of SB 1070, will flock to the polls and wield the influence of their numbers. This is not the first year activists have touted the voting potential of Latinos, who make up an estimated 31 percent of Arizona’s population. But political scientists and activists have differing views about whether this will be the year.
Read More »Brewer faces Republican primary Tuesday
Gov. Jan Brewer faces a little-known moderate Tuesday in a Republican primary election contest that saw her prospects boosted by her signing of a controversial law targeting illegal immigration. Attorney General Terry Goddard was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
Read More »Special session might follow ruling on Prop. 108
Arizona lawmakers are considering another special session now that the state Supreme Court has ruled that a legislative referral must be removed from the ballot because it violates the single-subject rule in the state Constitution.
Read More »STRIKE EVERYTHING: Goddard’s rocky relationship with S1070
Attorney General Terry Goddard has had quite the roller coaster ride while staking out his positions on S1070. He opposed the law and wishes Gov. Jan Brewer had vetoed it, but also opposed the lawsuit against it. He vowed to defend the state in court, but blasted Brewer for her failure to do so.
Read More »Yellow Sheet Report editor Jim Small on immigration and campaign tactics
The Yellow Sheet Report editor Jim Small discusses how the recent immigration ruling has influenced Arizona's gubernatorial campaigns, and how it might continue to do so throughout the race.
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