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Arizona Democrats

President Barack Obama, backed by several dozen people he said have benefited from health care reform, made a renewed case for the law as the House voted to delay key parts of it. (Photo courtesy the White House)
Jul 19, 2013

White House touts health-care benefits for Arizonans; state lawmakers bolt

More than 420,000 Arizonans will get health insurance rebates under Obamacare, the White House said Thursday, as President Barack Obama went on the offensive for his beleaguered health-care plan.

Arizona Democrats discuss at a press conference Wednesday what they called a "broken promise" by Gov. Jan Brewer to either make sure a controversial election bill did not pass or would be vetoed. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 19, 2013

Gallardo: Brewer broke promise to kill election overhaul bill

Democratic Senator Steve Gallardo said June 19 Gov. Jan Brewer violated a promise to help stop a controversial election overhaul bill from passing or to veto it.

Feb 21, 2013

Arizona Democrats again seek to repeal SB1070

As national leaders rev up the debate on border security and immigration reform, Arizona Democrats are fighting a losing battle in the Legislature to reopen the discussion on how this border state treats illegal immigrants.

Dec 9, 2010

Top Senate Dem staffers laid off

The Senate Dems have laid off two top staffers, Schapira told our reporter today. He declined to say who was let go and would only say the decision was a difficult one.

Nov 2, 2010

Goddard tells Dems to stay strong “regardless of the turnout”

Despite the national trend of a Republican sweep, the crowd at three-quarters full ballroom at the Democratic stronghold Wyndham Hotel in Phoenix seemed somewhat unaware that they were supposed to lose.

May 21, 2010

Senate minority leader says S1070 stems from hate

Senate Minority Leader Jorge Luis Garcia is a liberal Democrat who, nonetheless, occasionally can be talked into supporting Republican-sponsored bills when political realities dictate practicality.

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