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DNCC adds to event lineup for convention
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America Campaign have announced new speakers and gavel times for the opening three nights of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, […]
When conventions mattered, and why they still do
When Barack Obama and John McCain accept their party's presidential nominations at raucous, overflowing convention arenas in Denver and St. Paul, the 20 million or so viewers watching on television may […]
Where to party in Denver
DENVER, Colo. – The tens of thousands of activists, delegates, party bigwigs and media descend upon Denver this weekend, and boy are they thirsty. Fortunately, despite new ethics rules prohibiting […]
St. Paul to be lower key, but still hoppin'
WASHINGTON D.C. – John McCain's coming out party will feature just as much partying as Barack Obama's Denver convention, but in St. Paul, the crowd is expected to be lighter. […]
Democrats ask Bee to reimburse security cost of Bush fundraiser
Pima County Democrats called on Republican Tim Bee, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the 8th Congressional District, to reimburse taxpayers $100,000 for security expenses incurred for his […]
McCain maintains 10-point lead, significant anti-Obama vote in AZ
Republican Sen. John McCain continues to lead Democratic Sen. Barack Obama by 10 percentage points in Arizona, according to a Cronkite/Eight poll released Aug. 19. The poll, conducted Aug. 14-16, […]
Crump endorses Seel, calls for Bouie to withdraw
The incumbent Republican representative in a northern Phoenix legislative race is calling on Republican candidate Tony Bouie to withdraw from the race for what he called "blatant lies" about Bouie's […]
GOP House candidate was a Dem in Fla.
A Republican legislative candidate who has been criticized for being registered as a Democrat as recently as April has acknowledged he never was registered as a Republican. Voter registration forms […]
Group files suit to keep Arizona Civil Rights off ballot
Opponents of an initiative that would ban affirmative-action practices in Arizona filed a lawsuit Aug. 18 to keep the measure off the ballot in November. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-15, announced […]
Poor timing for Bee's run for Congress?
TUCSON – Right guy, wrong time. Republicans believe they have the right man in state Senate President Tim Bee to wrest Arizona's 8th Congressional District seat from Democratic Rep. […]
Napolitano on stage; AZ governor takes leading role at Dem convention
It's not Gov. Janet Napolitano's first show, but it's probably her biggest one yet. Next week, Napolitano will travel the speakers' "circuit" at the Democratic National Convention, not only as […]
Bee challenges Giffords to debate on energy
Senate President Tim Bee has challenged U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to a debate on energy, saying in a letter to her that it has to happen in the next week before […]
