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Redistricted into a corner: Republicans had too many Maricopa County residents for boundary-drawing panel
Unaccustomed to losing, Arizona Republicans are pointing fingers in all different directions to explain how they have found themselves in the middle of a desperate last-ditch struggle to influence who will be responsible for redrawing the state’s legislative and congressional districts.
Ash drops out of GOP chairman’s race
Bruce Ash has announced his withdrawal from the Arizona Republican Party chairman’s race, leaving the GOP grassroots without a candidate and fueling speculation that outgoing Chairman Randy Pullen might seek a third term after all.
McCain willing to seek immigration overhaul bill
Sen. John McCain says he would support congressional work toward an overhaul of the immigration system once "the borders have been secured."
Looking up, and not at the National Guard flyover
It was clear in the speeches at today's inauguration that three of the GOP statewide officeholders are already preparing to replace Brewer in 2014.
Pearce assigns McComish to a third committee after complaint
Sen.-elect John McComish, a Phoenix Republican, has been assigned to a third Senate committee, proof that sometimes you have to withstand the ire of those in authority in order to see results.
A recent history of Arizona’s state budget
The $2.2 billion shortfall Arizona faces over the next two years didn't show up overnight, and it isn't due to a single person, decision or event.
Lots of ideas in the mix for balancing state budget
To balance the budget, lawmakers must cut spending, find more money or do some combination of the two.
GOP leadership cries foul over GOP redistricting commission choices
Republican legislative leaders aren't happy with their choices for the Independent Redistricting Commission and are asking that a nominating commission reconvene and reconsider.
Dems ‘played to win’ with nominees
Some Republicans are quietly fuming over the selection process used by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments and say it shortchanged the GOP.
RNC Committeeman Ash, attorney Carmichael enter GOP chairman’s race
Arizona Republican National Committeeman Bruce Ash announced that he will seek the state GOP chairmanship, and attorney Ron Carmichael said he will announce soon as well.
In it to win it: Parker jumps in GOP chairman race
Parker officially entered into the GOP chairman's race today, saying he believes he can unite the various fractured wings of the party.
Pearce out as state committeeman, for now
While most of the attention on last week's legislative district organizing meetings was focused on Pullen's failure to be chosen as a nominee for state committeeman, a similar fate befell Pearce - though it likely won't last.
