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Bill Bertolino talks about low early ballot returns and the rise of independent voters
Arizona Capitol Times Assistant Editor Bill Bertolino discusses the low early ballot returns and the surge in independent voter registration.
Quayle raps Parker on fed investigation; barbs traded on ‘poster boy’ quip
Republican congressional candidate Ben Quayle has issued a stinging rebuke to rival Vernon Parker for his statement that Quayle "rented a family" in campaign mailers that depict him with two young girls. Quayle called Parker a "flawed" candidate and took a shot of his own in a press statement, dredging up a 2008 U.S. Small Business Administration investigation that alleged Parker falsified docu[...]
Quayle mailers not actually what meets the eye
Two recent mailers sent by the Ben Quayle campaign contain some curious images and statements by the 33-year-old lawyer and flush-with-cash candidate in Arizona's crowded 3rd Congressional District primary.
Allegations of long-simmering political feud mark constable race
One of Rep. Ben Miranda’s political rivals in the three-way Democratic constable race — Constable Jimmie Munoz, Sr. — is leveling allegations that Miranda has no intention of fulfilling the constable post or leaving his law practice. Munoz, who is seeking his third term as constable, said Miranda is trying to “spoil the vote” because of a long-simmering rivalry between the pair.
Capitol Times Assistant Editor discusses Brewer’s meeting with Obama reps, McCain’s recent gains over Hayworth
Arizona Capitol Times Assistant Editor Bill Bertolino discusses the meeting between Obama administration representatives and developments in the McCain-Hayworth GOP Senate primary race.
Chamber endorses 44 Republicans, 8 Democrats
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry on June 22 released its candidate endorsements for the state House and Senate. The business group endorsed 52 candidates - 17 Senate and 35 House candidates - who they said share the Chamber's "pro-business, free-market agenda."
UpClose with Jason Rose
Public-relations consultant Jason Rose caught the political bug in 1992 as an intern for a Republican U.S. Senate campaign in California. Never one to shy away from singing his own praises, Rose likes to tell the story about how he penned what he believes is still one of the best letters he ever wrote to the campaign manager and consultant of the candidate.
Short and tumultuous history of freeway photo enforcement
A timeline of the most notable moments from photo radar's history.
Name ID abounds in crowded House primaries
This affluent district that takes in most of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and parts of the northeast Valley boasts a crowded Republican field for the two House seats.
Diamondbacks owner plays both sides on immigration with Paton fundraiser
The Arizona Diamondbacks are thrusting themselves into the immigration spotlight, despite the team’s repeated efforts to stay out of the fervor involving the state’s new law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants.
Yes on 100 campaign reports contributions of $2.2M
Big money contributions continue to flow to the campaign supporting Proposition 100. The Yes on 100 campaign, dominated by large donations and well-known contributors, has raised more than $2.2 million, according to finance reports filed May 14.
On the verge of collapse
Crippling budget cuts to Arizona State Parks have forced the agency to close parks or seek a temporary patchwork of funding to keep others open. But it's unclear how long that will last. A bipartisan report concluded the entire system is crumbling before our eyes and is on the verge of collapse.
