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State Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal in Minuteman case
The Arizona Supreme Court refused today to hear the state’s appeal of a lower-court decision allowing the founder of a border-watch group to personally cross examine two girls he is accused of molesting.
Court: Minuteman founder can cross-examine alleged molestation victims
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled today that an immigration hawk accused of molesting two young girls can personally cross-examine them at trial.
June 30 trial set for Minuteman movement founder
A new trial date has been set for a founder of the Minuteman border-watch movement on charges that he sexually abused two girls under the age of 10.
Wife alleges Minuteman founder threatened family
A man who recently served as an adviser to John McCain's rival and once helped launch the Minuteman border watch movement has been accused by his estranged wife of threatening to kill their family and any police who try to protect them.
Campaign finance reports show McCain with big edge in cash
Sen. John McCain ended the third quarter with 500 times more cash on hand - $5 million in all - than his closest declared Republican rival, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. "He's clearly on the path to continue raising money in a substantial amount," said Frederic Solop, a Northern Arizona University political science professor.
No surprise that poll shows McCain out of touch
It comes as no surprise to me that a Rasmussen poll just released shows that 61 percent of Arizona Republicans think John McCain is out of touch with the Republican Party. As I campaign across Arizona, I'm finding a lot of discontent with McCain among the party base.
Simcox staying quiet
The big loser if former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth jumped into the race might be Chris Simcox, who announced his intention to run months ago but has failed to pick up the steam his supporters had hoped. Simcox was a one-time supporter of Hayworth, and their constituents in a GOP primary would likely be similar. Nevertheless, Simcox tells Yellow Sheet that he's not concerned. "I think we should all[...]
State GOP chairman says he’ll back McCain in primary
SAN DIEGO – Immigration, a hot-button issue that has dominated headlines in Arizona and nationally over recent years, is fading from the public consciousness amid economic turmoil, Arizona Republican Party... […]
Capitol Quotes 4/24
“We’re not even playing footsie — we’re texting.” — Assistant House Minority Leader Kyrsten Sinema, likening the budget process to dating. “Let’s say Sarah Palin was acceptable, and I voted... […]
