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Hallman invokes resign-to-run against opponents
Resign-to-run will lose much of its luster when a bill from the 2013 session goes into effect, but GOP gubernatorial hopeful Hugh Hallman issued a reminder today that it is still the law of the land. The former Tempe mayor sent out a press release accusing several potential Republican primary opponents of ducking the spirit of the law.
Pulling out the race card
The GOP primary race for secretary of state is heating up early with Montenegro and campaign consultant Constantin Querard demanding that a consultant working for Kyle Moyer, who represents Reagan, retract a tweet they said was racially insensitive.
A very important day
Former Maricopa County deputy prosecutor Rachel Alexander, who is being disciplined for her actions while serving under Thomas, received a reprieve from the state Supreme Court today, which reduced her suspension from practicing law from six months and one day to a mere six months.
‘Arizona’s Legacy’ to the rescue
Arizona’s Legacy, an IE committee formed today (May 1), will be Brewer’s political arm and will function to support the governor’s efforts over the next few years, consultant and longtime Brewer ally Chuck Coughlin told our reporter. “The cavalry’s coming over the hill,” he said, explaining that the committee will be active “on efforts that are strategically important to her.”
Time to call the collection agency
The 2012 campaign is long over, but the Open Government Committee’s campaign debt lives on. According to campaign finance reports, the committee, which led the charge for Prop 121, ended the cycle with $502,000 in outstanding debt, about $405,000 of which is owed to the consulting firm Riester – none of which has been paid back.
JLBC: Grim outlook without Medicaid expansion
Without a federal match, the fiscal reality is grim whether or not Arizona restores the childless adult population to AHCCCS.
You must be joking
One GOP consultant said he was completely baffled by Thomas’ decision to run for governor. “Has this guy gone completely insane?” the source asked. While Thomas believes he was wronged and unfairly targeted for disbarment for politically motivated reasons, the source said he’s got no chance of convincing other people of that.
Preemptive strike
Barber’s campaign this morning jumped on comments made by Martha McSally about being approached to run for several offices, calling it “politics at its worst.”
GOP launches Hispanic outreach in LD24
Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton is headlining an LD24 Republican Party fundraiser tomorrow night at the University Club.
Sifert: It’s natural
Arizona Republican Party spokesman Tim Sifert today downplayed the party’s March fundraising, saying that the low numbers are just “part of the natural fundraising cycle.” He said the party made a big fundraising push in January, which also increased February revenues, before trailing off in March.
You’re running for what?
The instant analysis from GOP politicos is that Melvin has little or no chance of winning. One Republican consultant said Melvin won’t have the money to build up his name ID much, noting that the fundraising disparity will probably be especially high if the state’s new contribution limits hold up in court.
Clear the way
Dem blogger, former lawmaker and DuVal supporter Tom Prezelski wants Campbell to bow out of the governor’s race. In an “open letter” to Campbell posted on Rum, Romanism and Rebellion yesterday (April 18), Prezelski laid out his arguments for why it would be best for the House Dem leader, who has yet to officially file his candidacy for governor, to stay out.
