Tag: Andrew Thomas
Next year’s primary is shaping up to be the hottest contest for a Republican gubernatorial nomination in more than 20 years. With the general election one year away, most political...
Badly Wounded
Horne could face bloody, expensive battle in 2014 attorney general race Tom Horne has long maintained that he’s innocent of the campaign finance allegations against him, but he may not...
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Free ride
GOP gubernatorial candidates take the stage at first forum
There was a lot of agreement as five candidates took the stage for what was billed as the first Republican gubernatorial candidate forum of the 2014 election. Secretary...
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Maricopa GOP hosting governor’s candidate forum
Republican candidates for governor are meeting at a candidate forum Thursday evening sponsored by the Maricopa County Republican Committee. Committee chairman A.J. LaFaro says all six Republicans who have announced...
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Resign-to-run change lets candidates say what they mean
Al Melvin no longer has to pretend he’s considering, exploring or contemplating a run for governor. He’s running. It’s as simple as that. The Republican senator from SaddleBrooke was the...
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Bigger stakes, smaller crowds
Ducey files exploratory committee for governor’s race
Will Medicaid matter in 2014? Potential candidates for governor offer their thoughts
The intraparty battle raging in Republican circles over Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid expansion plan has not yet extended into the race to succeed her. Some Republican candidates and operatives question...
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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...
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Thomas files to run for governor, maintains innocence after disbarment for abuse of power
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Capitol Quotes: April 26, 2013
“Inadequate.’’ — Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery’s one-word description of Arizona’s lobbying reporting system. “My campaign will not run from the major issues.” — State Sen. Al Melvin, R-SaddleBrooke, announcing...