Democratic candidates pitch DREAM Act for platform
In an appeal to Latino voters, three Senate candidates in the Southwest are calling on delegates to the Democratic National Convention to make support of a bill to help young illegal immigrants gain citizenship a part of the party platform.
Gosar steps up attack on Gould
Congressman Paul Gosar’s campaign has stepped up its attack on his political rival, state Sen. Ron Gould, lambasting him for support he’s getting from Club for Growth.
Cardon shutting it down?
Cardon’s campaign has gone almost completely dark, ending its months-long run on broadcast television and rolling back its cable advertising to a mere pittance that is likely to evaporate completely in the coming days.
Capitol Quotes: July 27, 2012
This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.
Poll: Flake holds huge lead over Cardon in U.S. Senate race
A new poll shows Jeff Flake with a commanding double-digit lead over Wil Cardon in Arizona’s U.S. Senate Republican primary contest.
Palin endorses Flake in Arizona US Senate race
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has thrown her support behind Jeff Flake in the Arizona U.S. Senate race. Flake announced the endorsement Monday, saying he's gratified to receive Palin's backing.
It’s only money
Cardon spent more than $4.3 million in the second quarter, as he began his full-frontal assault on Flake in his bid to both introduce himself to Republican voters and take advantage of the chinks in Flake’s political armor.
Police take wait-and-see approach after federal immigration pact ends
Arizona police agencies said the loss of a state-federal partnership might not be the critical blow to immigration law enforcement that some had feared.
Kyl, McCain warn that Cardon could hurt GOP’s chances in November
Arizona’s two longtime U.S. senators lambasted political newcomer Wil Cardon for what they described as inaccurate attack ads that they say will hurt Republican frontrunner Jeff Flake’s chances against a formidable Democratic opponent in the race for an open Senate seat in November.
Arizona delegation follows party line on vote to repeal health care act
WASHINGTON – Arizona lawmakers split straight down party lines Wednesday as the House voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, less than two weeks after it was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Carmona raises $1.1M in 2nd quarter
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Carmona has raised $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2012. Carmona's haul for April through June was his most lucrative to date, and left him with about $1.6 million cash on hand, according to fundraising figures obtained by The Associated Press.
Cardon, Flake slam each other with slate of new TV ads
Republican U.S. Senate rivals Wil Cardon and Jeff Flake announced a slew of new television ads, with Cardon passing the $3 million mark in spending on the air.