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Giffords likely to continue playing hardball despite criticism of ads
Whether you think her tactics are mean and vile or fair game, Gabby Giffords isn’t pulling any punches.
Giffords PAC removes controversial McSally ad
Gabby Giffords’ gun control-reform PAC removed a controversial ad attacking Martha McSally from Tucson airwaves on Tuesday, saying the decision was made only after the Republican candidate changed her position on background checks.
‘Revenge porn’ law challenged by bookstores, photographers and librarians
The American Civil Liberties Union warned Arizona lawmakers it had problems with a bill designed to criminalize “revenge porn,” and are now those problems are the basis of a court challenge arguing that the law is unconstitutional.
Crandell’s widow selected to fill out Senate term
The wife of the late Sen. Chester Crandell will serve the remainder of the Heber Republican’s term.
Senate’s conservative gains could cost Driggs GOP leadership post
Jockeying for Senate leadership positions has begun, and one incumbent member of the Republican’s leadership team may be in jeopardy of losing his post.
Big spending in closely watched CD2
The rematch between U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and retired Air Force Col. Martha McSally has lived up to its billing as one of the country’s most closely watched races in at least one capacity — outside spending.
McSally headed for November rematch with Barber
The stage is set for the rematch of 2012’s most closely contested congressional race, as Martha McSally has won her bid to once again challenge U.S. Rep. Ron Barber for a seat in Congress.
Ground game essential to Gallego’s victory over Wilcox
Backed by an impressive ground game that knocked on tens of thousands of doors in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, former state representative Ruben Gallego defeated longtime Phoenix politician Mary Rose Wilcox in a bitter race for Congress.
Fewer moderates in 2015? Primary election will determine balance of Senate
For all the promises of the survival of Republican lawmakers who voted for Medicaid expansion, the few remaining in the Senate could find their ranks diminished at the conclusion of the primary election.
‘Tragic loss:’ Sen. Crandell praised for his leadership, pioneer spirit
Arizona state Sen. Chester Crandell was found dead Monday by his family, who went searching after the senator failed to return from a horseback ride near Heber-Overgaard.
Supreme Court explains why Farmer will remain on ballot against Shooter
The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a lower court’s ruling that there was “no evidence” Senate candidate Toby Farmer knew that seven signatures on his petitions to run for office were forged, allowing the GOP hopeful to run against incumbent Sen. Don Shooter.
Wilcox takes aim at Gallego’s record on guns as CD7 race turns negative
Likely Democratic voters in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District have been bombarded in recent weeks by campaign mailers from Ruben Gallego and Mary Rose Wilcox.
