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33 freshmen lawmakers prepare to navigate Arizona’s budget wasteland
When 31 freshman legislators descend on the Capitol next term, their main mission will be tackling the state’s financial crisis, but before they can do that, they will have the monumental task of grasping the budget process, which can be a sensory overload of numbers, jargon, formulas, and political complexities.
Flagstaff dentist Gosar riding anti-incumbent wave
If little things win elections, then Gosar’s campaign strategy may be right on target. The Flagstaff dentist has spent the past several months traveling across one of the most expansive and diverse congressional districts in the nation, sometimes making speeches, sometimes handing out campaign flyers, but mostly just shaking hands and assuring voters that he is one of them.
Dodie Londen program trains GOP women candidates
The Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Services Series, named in honor of the late chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party, offers training to Republican women who want to be involved politically. Participants run the gamut from the politically uninitiated to women running for office now to women who work for campaigns and candidates.
Top Votes in Congress 2010
Party control of the U.S. House and Senate next year is riding on the outcome of dozens of contests rated too close to call. And how those races turn out is likely to depend on the extent to which TV attack ads can win over tiny bands of undecided voters and get them to the polls Nov. 2.
State GOP: good odds trump politics
One GOP source said the McClung campaign's decision to not send unallocatable money to the state party has rankled party officials and is the latest in a series of decisions that has alienated them from major Republican groups.
Tea party groups poised to influence races in Arizona, around nation
What began last year as rallies to protest government spending has emerged as a political force that could influence elections across the nation.
Despite the lack of central tea party organization and some internal disagreement, three basic principles unite them: fiscal responsibility, limited government and support of a free market.
Energized GOP in District 25 poses threat to Alvarez
The primary election turnout paints a worrisome picture for Sen. Manny Alvarez, one of several Democrats seeking re-election to the Legislature this year. The challenge Alvarez faces perhaps best illustrates what he and many other Democratic candidates statewide face: How to fend off Republican opponents in a year when the GOP base is energized and an anti-incumbent sentiment is supposedly prevale[...]
Hayworth promises just two terms as campaign lags
Hoping to breathe life into his struggling campaign challenging Arizona Sen. John McCain, former Rep. J.D. Hayworth on Monday pledged to serve just two terms while fighting illegal immigration and government regulations.
Vicious AG primary has Republicans fearing ’98 repeat
The vicious primary between Tom Horne and Andrew Thomas is bringing back bad memories of 1998 and Janet Napolitano for many Republicans.
Immigration jeopardizes Obama’s ‘Win the West’ strategy
Thousands of people rallied at the Arizona Capitol last month to protest the signing of S1070, Arizona’s new immigration law. Despite the public outcry, though, the law is supported by an overwhelming percentage of Arizonans, and President Obama’s opposition to the law may hurt his image in the state.
Brewer surges, says pre-Prop. 100 victory poll
Brewer's standing in the GOP primary has skyrocketed in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll, no doubt a reflection of Republican voter support of S1070.
McCain and Hayworth give contrasting views on immigration
Sen. John McCain and his GOP senate primary opponent JD Hayworth sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to talk about a range of issues, including their take on immigration.
