Flake makes it official
Flake officially announced he's running for Senate at a morning press conference.
Ariz. Congressman Flake announces US Senate bid
U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona announced Monday he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2012.
It’s officially unofficial
Flake has thrown his hat into the ring, albeit unofficially.
Deluge of political maneuvering sure to follow Kyl’s leaving
The retirement of U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl will likely set off a chain reaction, as Republicans and Democrats position themselves to run for the open seat.
Most political observers believe U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, a Republican from Mesa, will soon announce he is running to replace Kyl. Other potential GOP candidates include U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, former U.S. Rep. John Shadegg and the entire slate [...]
O’Grady: Redistricting challenge should wait until after members are chosen
The time isn’t right for the Arizona Supreme Court to rule on the eligibility of nominees for the Independent Redistricting Commission, the state’s solicitor general argued in briefs filed Jan. 14.
Flake actions spur speculation on Kyl’s future
After reading the tea leaves about Kyl’s future, some D.C. observers are now saying there are signs the state’s junior senator will not seek another term.
Top 10 stories of 2010: Quayle, immigration and the GOP wave
From the passage of SB1070 to the unexpected rise of Ben Quayle and the GOP's overwhelming November victories, here's a rundown of the most dominant stories from 2010.
PROMISES, PROMISES: GOP leader Jon Kyl reaps $200 million
Senate Republicans' ban on earmarks a�� money included in a bill by a lawmaker to benefit a home-state project or interest a�� was short-lived.
Flake can’t stop himself from issuing warning to GOP
As the GOP wave that had started on the East Coast began cresting over Arizona on Election Night, excited energy filled the Hyatt as many seemed to sense that some power was coming. But not every Republican in the building was jumping for joy.
Giffords spends more on mailings
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and two other Arizona Democrats running for re-election have spent three times as much money sending fliers touting their accomplishments to constituents this spring as they did during the same period last year.
McCain, Flake to hold Gilbert town hall meeting
Arizona Sen. John McCain and Rep. Jeff Flake are holding a town hall meeting in Gilbert on Thursday.
Medicaid money hamstrung by big spending bills
One reason the additional Medicaid money has had such a tough time getting through Congress is that it has been included in spending bills that include extended unemployment benefits and other big-dollar spending items.