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Democratic Party

Mar 1, 2011

Baja Arizona? Annoyed with Legislature, group wants Pima County to form new state

Pima County politicians have joked about the idea of political separation from more-conservative Maricopa County for decades. But the Legislature’s recent moves on topics including immigration caused some to stop laughing and form a political committee advocating that this county of more than 1 million people leave Arizona and create a new state.

Feb 27, 2011

Tea party members vow to hold GOP accountable

Antsy for results, tea party supporters gathered for a weekend strategy summit say they're intent on making sure the Republicans they helped return to power last fall live up to promises to dramatically change course in Washington.

Jan 25, 2011

Tucson tragedy looms over Obama State of the Union speech

An empty seat among Arizona's Republican and Democratic lawmakers. The gaze of a child's grieving parents. The solemnity of a president and warring lawmakers promising, for the moment, to come together in peace.

Jan 3, 2011

Arizona politics: the comedy gift that kept on giving in 2010

Hundreds of years ago, William Shakespeare turned comic relief into a literary device. In 2010, Jon Stewart effectively turned that device against Arizona, in what became nearly constant skewering.

Dec 30, 2010

A Year of Capitol Quotes: 2010’s wildest statements

The year in memorable quotes from Arizona's political players.

Dec 20, 2010

Federal government trying to ‘scare’ states from following AZ’s actions

Growing up I was taught that here in the United States the government was basically designed to be the voice of its people, as well as do the bidding of its people. What happened to the old saying, “For the People, by the People”? Isn’t that what our revolutionary fathers fought and died for?

Oct 22, 2010

Glassman spent nearly $460,000 in 2-month period

Democrat Rodney Glassman spent nearly $460,000 during a two-month period ending on Sept. 30 in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Oct 19, 2010

Glassman posts unorthodox video

Underdog Democrat Rodney Glassman posted a four-minute Web video Monday in which he sings his criticism of Republican incumbent John McCain in a takeoff of the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic "Sweet Home Alabama."

Aug 24, 2010

Voters to pick attorney general nominees

Voters in Tuesday's primary elections will narrow the field of candidates seeking the Arizona attorney general's post.

Aug 19, 2010

Tax cuts part of Goddard economic plan

Attorney General Terry Goddard unveiled his jobs plan, saying Gov. Jan Brewer has done little to ease Arizona's massive unemployment rate.

Jul 16, 2010

Compromise is needed in Congress

I have been told many times that it takes courage to run for office. Courage is the ability to face difficult issues and never back down. As a business owner I know that there will always be issues and problems to take care of.

Jun 11, 2010

Huppenthal has history of challenges

For political observers, the challenge to Sen. John Huppenthal’s petitions for Superintendent of Public Instruction won’t come as a surprise.

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