Capitol Quotes: April 9, 2010
“The bill is being pulled from the agenda in a couple of minutes. The proponents never had the votes for this.” – Sen. Jack Harper, chairman of the Senate Finance... […]
Thomas becomes everyone’s favorite target in AG race
Shortly after Thomas announced his resignation, the three candidates on the Democratic side issued a joint statement denouncing him, with former state prosecutor Vince Rabago sending out another on his own for good measure. And much of their criticism was echoed on the right, where fellow Republican candidate Tom Horne, the state superintendent of public instruction, savaged Thomas for alleged abu[...]
Thomas resigns day early to run for AG
Outgoing Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is leaving office a day earlier than expected to pursue his candidacy for the Arizona attorney general's post.
Thomas to run for Attorney General’s office
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced Thursday he would resign next week to run for Arizona Attorney General.
Goddard files exploratory committee
Paving the way for his third run for Arizona's top job, Attorney General Terry Goddard took his first official step by filing an exploratory committee for a 2010 gubernatorial run.
Several lining up to run for attorney general
The same day County Attorney Andrew Thomas registered an exploratory committee for the 2010 campaign to become attorney general, House Minority Leader David Lujan sent the media a list of people who are supporting his bid for the office.Lujan, a Democrat from Phoenix, is serving his third term in the Arizona House. He just finished his first legislative session as minority leader.