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Up to 7 legislative incumbents become also-rans
Democrats hopeful of controlling House, Senate
Brewer busier than most GOP delegates
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Initially delegates to the Republican National Convention had plenty of downtime, especially during the first two days when the focus was on Hurricane Gustav.But some delegates... […]
The thrill and discomfort of the Palin pick
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was off the radar until rumors swirled late on the evening of Aug. 28, but she succeeded in doing what John McCain has long failed to... […]
Protestors want Wells Fargo to show sheriff the door
Two dozen demonstrators lined the sidewalk outside the Phoenix Wells Fargo high rise and demanded the eviction of the building’s most high-profile tenant — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Wells... […]
Battle to put civil rights measure on ballot ends
The last-minute fight to put the Arizona Civil Rights Initiative on the November ballot is over, as the proposal’s backers announced on Aug. 29 they will terminate efforts to try... […]
Former Napolitano aide Nelson gears up for county attorney campaign vs. Thomas
Following an unusually cordial primary campaign, Tim Nelson emerged as the Democratic challenger to face Republican Maricopa County Andrew Thomas in November.“I’m ready,” said Nelson, a former attorney for Gov.... […]
Hershberger gets
4-term incumbent blames loss on low turnout of moderate voters
Kirkpatrick wins Dem spot in CD-1; Hay leads Livingstone in close GOP race
Ann Kirkpatrick captured the Democratic nod for the nation’s largest congressional district, Arizona’s 1st District, in the Sept. 2 primary election, according to unofficial results released by the Secretary of... […]
Opponents of Clean Elections matching funds join forces
The Sept. 2 primary elections may have eliminated all but two candidates from a quickly moving lawsuit seeking to stop the Citizens Clean Elections Commission from issuing matching funds, but... […]
Party registration flap sinks Bouie in District 6; Crump, Seel victorious
The Republican House primary in a north Phoenix district turned into a cage fight that pitted former friends and allies against each other and conservative party leadership against the more... […]
Primary success for Thayer Verschoor
Senate majority leader turns attention to caucus, eyes presidency
AZ faces costly energy infrastructure needs over next 25 years
We all are painfully aware of the dramatic rise in energy prices. The effect is felt most immediately at the gasoline pump every time we fill up.Less obvious, but looming... […]
