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GOP senators to Pierce: Pull back spending in Republican primary
The Republican teapot is boiling.
Several members of the GOP caucus in the Senate delivered this week a letter to Senate President Steve Pierce, expressing their dismay that the money he has raised is being used to defeat a party-mate and fearing “long-term fissures.”
Man who created infamous ‘Willie Horton’ attack ad targets Tobin
The man responsible for the most infamous negative ad in modern political history is leading the charge to unseat the speaker of the Arizona House.
Top 5: Campaign contributions by zip code
Legislative and statewide candidates raised about $1.2 million in campaign contributions in the first reporting period of the year, and while most the money came from within the Valley, an analysis of the secretary of state’s campaign finance database shows there are notable hotspots in the Phoenix area.
Many Muslims are loyal Americans, including doctor to Congress
It has come to my attention that some members of the Arizona community are “warning” us that all Muslims are a threat to the United States.
Officials report steep decline in ‘drop houses’ used by human smugglers
Police seizures of drop houses, where smugglers “stash” undocumented aliens en route to other parts of the country, have plummeted in Arizona this year, continuing a trend that began in 2008.
Cardon denies advertising blackout, but still not buying airtime
U.S. Senate candidate Wil Cardon says he plans to air a new television ad, but his campaign hasn’t bought any network TV airtime since the end of July.
The five biggest networks in the Phoenix metro area say Cardon’s last ad buy ended on July 30, just days before early ballots were sent out for the Aug. 28 primary against Congressman Jeff Flake.
Pearce mailer paints foe as a liberal
Russell Pearce’s campaign is painting businessman Bob Worsley, his primary foe, as a liberal who donated to a prominent Democratic politician.
Horne brings on staunch pro-life advocates for defense of abortion cases
Attorney General Tom Horne, whose record as a lawmaker included votes against abortion restrictions, has turned to staunch pro-lifers Alliance Defending Freedom and Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery in defending the state against two lawsuits challenging recently passed abortion laws.
Brewer: ‘I’m not inclined’ to endorse Pearce
A year ago, Gov. Jan Brewer was the most high-profile defender of Russell Pearce during his recall.
But today, as Pearce faces a tough GOP primary battle, the governor appears to be backing away from the ousted Senate president, and said she has no plans to endorse him.
Environmentalists win review of two more plants near Rosemont Copper mine
Federal officials said Wednesday they will review whether two plants near the proposed Rosemont Copper mine are threatened, the second time in as many weeks they have put species near the mine under review.
Appeals court backs high court on Arizona’s SB1070
A federal appeals court has sided with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to throw out major parts of Arizona's tough crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Former Commerce Authority chief Don Cardon to receive $60,000 discretionary bonus
Former Arizona Commerce Authority CEO Don Cardon will receive the majority of a $75,000 discretionary bonus from his contract, though private funds, not state money, will be used to cover the bill.
