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Brewer busier than most AZ delegates – especially today
ST. PAUL – So far, delegates at the Republican National Convention have had plenty of downtime, especially during the first two days when the focus was on Hurricane Gustav. But […]
Election workers expect high turnout for today's primary
Katelyn, 2, visited a polling place at the Elks Lodge on Oak Street in Scottsdale on Sept. 2. Although tthe sticker says so, she’s probably not eligible to vote. (Photo […]
The thrill and discomfort of 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 […]
Arizona initiative process under new scrutiny
Arizona's initiative system is coming under new scrutiny in the wake of surprising developments concerning what ballot questions will end up actually being submitted to general-elecion voters. Those include having […]
Bush, others cancel speeches at RNC in lieu of Gustav
ST, PAUL – Republicans decided to scale back plans for Monday, the first day of convention, saying they cannot celebrate John McCain's nomination while Hurricane Gustav threatens to pummel the Gulf […]
Arizona’s Liberty Bell
The Arizona Liberty Bell in front of the state Capitol prior to remounting. After three years of renovation, the Arizona Liberty Bell is home in the state Capitol courtyard between […]
McCain taps Alaska governor for VP
DAYTON, Ohio – Republican John McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Aug. 29, a stunning selection of a little-known conservative newcomer who relishes […]
Civil rights initiative backers drop lawsuit
The last-minute fight to put the Arizona Civil Rights Initiative on the November ballot is over, as the proposal’s backers announced today they will terminate efforts to prove county elections […]
Napolitano, Dems step up attack on McCain
DENVER — Forget the niceties of the first night.The speeches on the Pepsi Center floor were acerbic on the second and third days of the Democratic National Convention. Democrats relentlessly […]
Arizona delegation helps Obama become first black nominee
Arizona delegates nominated Sen. Barack Obama during the roll-call vote Aug. 27 at the Democratic National Convention. But the contingent from the Grand Canyon State still gave a significant number […]
Payday-loan ballot language good to go, judge says
A legal challenge to the payday-loan ballot description fell short as a judge said opponents waited too long to file a complaint.The judge also refused to change the language describing […]
