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Observers say Brewer the winner in first debate
She may not have done it in the most grammatically correct way, but Capitol observers are calling the first debate between Republican gubernatorial hopefuls a win for incumbent Jan Brewer.
Martin submits fives for Clean Elections money
State Treasurer Dean Martin submitted his $5 qualifying contributions for Clean Elections funding, filling his near-empty war chest and easing criticism over his campaign’s slow start.
Challengers say Brewer doing little to lead AZ through tough times
With Gov. Jan Brewer leading in the polls, Dean Martin and Buz Mills sought to turn her self-proclaimed strengths into her greatest weaknesses. Brewer, in turn, questioned Martin's record and Mills' plans for the state, while all feuded with Matthew Jette, whose positions seemed more fitting for a Democratic debate than a contest between GOP hopefuls.
Governor’s debate: GOP candidates square off
UPDATE: 6:15 P.M. Brewer and Martin spar over each other’s records. Martin hits her for raising property taxes, while Brewer hits back over Martin’s votes for former Gov. Janet Napolitano’s... […]
Brewer’s attorney blasts CCEC for inaction on matching funds
Gov. Jan Brewer's campaign attorney accused the Citizens Clean Elections Commission of abdicating its responsibility after commissioners decided not seek help for publicly financed candidates who are now forced to run their campaigns without the benefit of matching funds.
Mills, Martin gang up on Brewer at forum
Gov. Jan Brewer’s challengers for the Republican nomination have been attacking her for months at candidate forums across the state, and on the eve of their first televised debate they got a rare chance to take on the incumbent in person.
Martin caught in a case of political hypocrisy
The cloud of irony surrounding Dean Martin on June 8 was so thick that it must have been difficult for him to see how quickly his campaign was swirling down the drain.
Capitol Quotes: June 11, 2010
‘The leadership that passed this bill was not thinking religiously — they were thinking politically.’ — Sen. Paula Aboud, a Democrat from Tucson.
Shelving borrowing means Ariz. left without backup
Arizona's budget troubles could force the state to delay paying some bills as early as September, state Treasurer Dean Martin said Wednesday, in a situation complicated by his effort to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination over Gov. Jan Brewer.
Leff wins big with matching funds ruling
While much of the attention has been focused on the gubernatorial race since a federal court upheld matching funds, another candidate for a statewide race also is likely to benefit from the opinion — Sen. Barbara Leff of Paradise Valley.
Munger drops out of governor’s race
John Munger dropped out of the 2010 governor’s race, saying he cannot compete with opponents who are getting millions of dollars in public financing for their campaigns. Munger announced his... […]
Martin, Mills file signatures to round out governor’s race
State Treasurer Dean Martin and businessman Buz Mills filed their qualifying signatures for the Aug. 24 primary, roughing out the crowded Republican field.
