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Last straw: Fed-up Arizona Democrats censure Sen. Sinema
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is growing increasingly isolated from some of her party's most influential officials and donors after playing a key role in scuttling voting rights legislation that many consider essential to preserving democracy.
Finding market-based solutions to health care
Health care is a critical issue for Arizonans, particularly in light of the current environment we all find ourselves living in. However, the answer to reducing costs, increasing access, and... […]
GOP: Not like it matters
Despite Democratic enthusiasm, Republicans are still confident that McCain will prevail. “She might be the only real opponent he’s had in a really long time. But I still think she has zero chance,” said GOP consultant Brian Murray, who predicted a 15-point win for McCain.
Big spending in closely watched CD2
The rematch between U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and retired Air Force Col. Martha McSally has lived up to its billing as one of the country’s most closely watched races in at least one capacity — outside spending.
Capitol Quotes: Sept 12, 2014
This week's most outstanding quotes from Arizona's political stage.
Tom Horne campaign finance case to move forward
Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk rejected an administrative law judge’s recommendation that campaign finance complaint against Attorney General Tom Horne be dismissed and will instead move forward with charges that he illegally coordinated with an independent expenditure committee during his 2010 campaign.
Judge’s decision revives Horne’s fading political career, but obstacles remain
Administrative Law Judge Tammy Eigenheer gave Attorney General Tom Horne’s campaign something it hadn’t gotten in a long time — good news.
Two top GOP gubernatorial candidates look to geography for a boost
As a primary field becomes more crowded, the portion of votes needed to win the nomination becomes smaller and smaller. With as many as seven or eight Republican gubernatorial candidates on the ballot this year, any advantage can help lead to a win.
For some, the advantage may be geography.
Defense witnesses rebut testimony against Horne in campaign finance case
Several witnesses and a previously undiscovered recording of an FBI interview in the campaign finance case against Attorney General Tom Horne refuted portions of the prosecution’s case during the second day of testimony in the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Horne campaign finance hearing begins Monday
Nearly two years of investigations and legal wrangling will come to a head Monday when an administrative law judge will hear evidence in the campaign finance allegations against Attorney General Tom Horne and a top aide.
No ironclad proof: Case against Horne is circumstantial, but that may be enough
There isn’t necessarily a smoking gun in the campaign coordination case against Attorney General Tom Horne and Kathleen Winn, but election law experts say the circumstantial evidence against them may be enough.
Yavapai County attorney: Horne, Winn illegally coordinated campaign activity
Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk reached the same conclusion as her counterpart in Maricopa County, finding that Attorney General Tom Horne and a top aide illegally coordinated their campaign activity during the 2010 election.
