Sign In
Free Newsletter
DEFEATED: Pearce’s ouster viewed as cautionary tale for immigration hawks
Senate President Russell Pearce’s defeat on Nov. 8 was a colossal political victory for critics of his strict-enforcement approach to confronting illegal immigration.
And many immediately saw it as a cautionary tale for politicians here and elsewhere who share his views.
Pearce: I will not retreat
I’d be lying if I said I was not extremely disappointed by being voted out in a recall election. It has been an honor to serve the people of Arizona in the legislature for the last decade and I am sad to go under these circumstances.
There is still much to be done, even though we lead the nation in many areas, such as economic recovery, safer neighborhoods, job creation, quality educat[...]
Pearce ousted in historic recall election
On top of the world a year ago when his landmark immigration bill became law, Senate President Russell Pearce saw his political career turn to dust tonight when he lost his legislative seat to a political neophyte, despite significantly outspending his opponent.
Tancredo’s widely touted pro-Pearce group raises $424
Despite his national profile as an immigration hawk, former U.S. Congressman Tom Tancredo raised a pretty dismal amount to defend Senate President Russell Pearce in his recall election.
Pearce hits Lewis over immigration stance in TV ad
In his latest TV ad, Senate President Russell Pearce is trying to paint fellow Republican Jerry Lewis, his challenger in a recall election, as soft on illegal immigration.
How Pearce and the Mormon church see immigration depends on point of view
Senate President Russell Pearce’s recent remarks that he has his church’s consent — or at least some sort of passive approval — to continue pushing for enforcement-only immigration laws has left some fellow Mormons astounded by the suggestion he is in perfect harmony with it.
Judge dismisses Arizona’s SB1070 counter-claim
Federal Judge Susan Bolton dealt Arizona another blow today in its legal fight over SB1070 by dismissing a counter suit the state filed against the U.S. government.
Immigration conference set for Nov. 12 in Yuma
Business, civic and religious groups have rescheduled a conference in Yuma to examine alternatives for confronting Arizona's immigration problems.
LDS Church responds to Pearce statements
Pearce’s claims that his enforcement-only approach to illegal immigration is in harmony with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has once again put his church in the spotlight.
Michele Bachmann to meet with Arizona border fence backers
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann on Monday takes her campaign for the Republican nomination for president to Phoenix.
Pearce attacks Lewis on immigration, says challenger ‘embarrassed’ to be an Arizonan
In his first attack mailer, Senate President Russell Pearce said his challenger, fellow Republican Jerry Lewis, is “embarrassed” to be an Arizonan.
Arizona deputy likens border to war zone at Washington hearing
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Steve Henry said Wednesday that when his deputies go to the border they face a situation similar to a warzone in Afghanistan or Iraq.
