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Jimmy McCain, a son of the late Arizona senator, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris
PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmy McCain, a son of former Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain, said this week he has registered as a Democrat and will vote […]
Political experts ponder Franks endorsement – boost or baggage?
After resigning amid scandal, Trent Franks called on Sen. Steve Montenegro to run for his 8th Congressional District, a call the state senator embraced wholeheartedly in announcing his candidacy.
The rarest of all political creatures?
It’s become commonplace for Dems in Arizona to round up a list of Republican supporters to show some bipartisan street cred in the hopes of swaying independent voters and left-leaning Republicans. Last night, it was the GOP’s turn, when Ducey announced Miranda’s endorsement during the gubernatorial debate on “Arizona Horizon.”
Bennett endorses Ducey; Riggs and Thomas also offer their support
Secretary of State Ken Bennett endorsed his former rival Doug Ducey in the Arizona governor’s race, following through on a pledge he made early in the campaign to back the Republican nominee, whoever it is.
Party unity, kind of
The endorsement waiting game ended today (Sept. 4) as Jones and Smith officially backed Ducey, one day after Bennett endorsed the nominee. In a joint statement, Jones and Smith said: “As proud conservatives, we respect the election process, we support the will of the voters, and we endorse Doug Ducey as the Republican nominee for governor.
There’s no time like the present
Some have wondered whether Brewer’s endorsement comes too late to have a serious impact on Smith’s campaign, but Brewer and Smith today insisted that the timing is just fine.
Timing is everything
Brewer’s endorsement comes as Ducey’s allies are trying to close the door on Smith, which is getting harder by the day. Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill yesterday sent out an email urging business leaders to rally around Ducey as the only candidate who can win the primary and keep Jones from taking the nomination
Moderate Republicans met with Brewer to urge endorsement of Scott Smith
Gov. Jan Brewer will give her coveted endorsement to Scott Smith in the crowded GOP primary for governor at an event in Mesa on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the event.
Brewer endorses Michele Reagan for secretary of state
Senator Michele Reagan, who is in a three-way primary race for Secretary of State, today snagged the coveted endorsement of Gov. Jan Brewer.
Immigration heavyweight lands in Reagan’s corner
Reagan today (June 16) picked up a surprising endorsement: Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who is perhaps best known in the Grand Canyon State for being the primary author of S1070.
Brewer eyeing Ducey, Smith for endorsement
Brewer, who has expressed her desire to endorse a candidate in the gubernatorial primary, has narrowed down her choices to two. She conceded in an interview yesterday that one of them is Smith, the lone Republican in the race who supports her controversial proposal to expand Medicaid and to maintain the Common Core standards, but wouldn’t say who the other candidate is.
Government worker union backs Gallardo in CD7 race
Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix, has snagged the endorsement of a major union in his bid to succeed retiring Congressman Ed Pastor in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.
