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Stump: Name has been passed down through family
My father’s name was Bob Stump. My grandfather’s name was Bob Stump. My great-grandfather’s name was Bob Stump. I was named after them, by my late father. The name has... […]
Emerge Arizona distorts serious issues
We were disappointed to read that members of Emerge Arizona, a group training Democratic women to run for office, “do not care,” in the words of Deborah Boehlke, “whether women... […]
Writer stumped: A politician by any other name?
I read with curiosity and some sense of hilarity the letters that Rep. Bob Stump, R-9, wrote about the mysterious signs appearing in District 9 advocating possible election choices. Rep.... […]
Breaking and entering: Whether it’s a home or country, there’s no difference
After the last election, Howard Dean, the new chairman of the Democratic Party, spoke in Phoenix. His speech was inspiring and displayed fresh thinking that his party badly needs. When... […]
Arizonans should be proud of Mary Peters
In response to having been nominated by President Bush to serve as secretary of Transportation, Mary Peters said she hopes that Arizonans are proud of her. Having retired from Arizona... […]
District 8 story is an injustice to the political process
The headline of your recent news story and your assertion that the Republican victors from the District 8 House Republican primary are assured seats in the House of Representatives is... […]
Fact vs. fiction on manual count implementation
I want to respond to your story regarding S1557, of which my office has worked vigorously to fully implement under severe time constraints. This new law requires a hand count... […]
Don’t reduce issues to racial stereotypes
The recent headline in a large, daily Arizona newspaper, Arizona Latinos lack an impact in Legislature, was just another example of what is, arguably, racist reporting. The question the reader... […]
District 28 campaign focuses on 4 issues, not spousal rape
Regarding your article on my Senate race, Mr. Downing and your story incorrectly state that spousal rape is part of my campaign literature. This is completely false. In my campaign... […]
North Carolina conducted post-election audit
I was very upset to see that the Arizona secretary of state has stated that she has no plans to obey your new laws requirement for post-election audit. North Carolina... […]
A Labor Day tribute to union leaders and members
We sometimes forget that what we take for granted — paid vacations, holidays, pensions, safety regulations, sick leave, grievance and arbitration procedures, family and medical leave, minimum wage laws —... […]
District 9 signs touting ‘leadership’ team are deceptive
I am writing to inform voters about highly deceptive signs using Sen. Bob Burns’ and my name without our permission. The signs list the names “Fraley, Stump, Burns” and ask... […]
