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Vacation time, French-style
France may be the GOP’s favorite cautionary example for liberal economic policies, but it’s a fine place for a post-election trip. Now that the election is over, Gov. Jan Brewer’s... […]
Brewer says no more debates
The first debate between Gov. Jan Brewer and Terry Goddard will be their last.
The announcement came one day after Democrats panned her performance in a Clean Elections debate the night before.
Up Close with Chuck Coughlin
In his quarter century in Arizona, Coughlin has either worked for or butted heads with nearly every big name in the state’s pantheon of political heavyweights. His reputation preceeds him at the Capitol, but even the fierce political infighter was once a novice.
Capitol Quotes 2/12/10
"It's probably not the wisest thing in the world for me to sit down and talk with you, but I just feel it's important to get our side of the story out, no matter what happens." - Jerry Oliver, director of the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, speaking about one legislator's attempt to have him replaced.
Coughlin’s prominence is no accident
Political consultant Chuck Coughlin was recently recognized in an issue for having some "juice." But what accompanied the kudos was a snide, anonymous comment that his achievement was "accidental." The quote offered other gratuitous criticism too.
Brewer uses Symington’s playbook, and staffers
Gov. Jan Brewer is taking a page right out of former Gov. Fife Symington's playbook. And why not? It worked.
The Pulse: Governor’s race about to heat up
Northern Arizona businessman Buz Mills just dropped $2 million into a gubernatorial bid. Every pundit in town is preparing for the Terry Goddard administration. And Tucson attorney John Munger keeps talking up his fundraising abilities in his quest to be Arizona's chief executive.
Goddard cautious as campaign season nears
Though Attorney General Terry Goddard has essentially wrapped up the Democratic nomination without even officially announcing his candidacy, he isn’t acting like a candidate just yet.
Capitol Quotes 10/23
"Apparently, myself and Senator Gorman are... kind of like the anti-tax Jedi knights. We are the last Jedi banished to the hinterlands, so asking what our opinion on what leadership is going to do is probably the wrong place to ask." - Sen. Ron Gould, a Republican from Lake Havasu City, when asked his thoughts of what will happen during a special session this fall.
Brewer might face a tough primary
During her 27 years in public office, Gov. Jan Brewer has never lost an election. But if she runs for a full term in 2010, some are predicting that streak could come to an inglorious end in the Republican primary.
Capitol Quotes 9/3
“The governor can’t claim the mantle of strong leadership, that’s for sure.” – Rep. Sam Crump, a Republican from Anthem, speaking Sept. 3 about Gov. Jan Brewer’s inability to get... […]
Transcript of memo outlining budget PR strategy
Following is a transcription of a memo obtained by the Arizona Capitol Times on May 28 that shows Gov. Jan Brewer’s longtime campaign strategist has designed a major campaign aimed at pressuring lawmakers to support a budget Brewer would sign:
