Republicans square off in Arizona Senate debate
Former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth had a much-needed opportunity Friday night to refocus Arizona's Republican Senate primary on incumbent John McCain, and he came out swinging.
Up Close with Chuck Coughlin
In his quarter century in Arizona, Coughlin has either worked for or butted heads with nearly every big name in the state’s pantheon of political heavyweights. His reputation preceeds him at the Capitol, but even the fierce political infighter was once a novice.
McCain leading Hayworth by 45 points, poll finds
A new poll shows Arizona Sen. John McCain leading his Republican challenger. The Rocky Mountain Poll released on Wednesday shows McCain leading former congressman J.D. Hayworth 64 percent to 19 percent. Political newcomer Jim Deakin had 5 percent.
McCain, Kyl endorse Brewer
Republican Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl are endorsing Gov. Jan Brewer in the Republican primary race for Arizona governor.
What a difference five months makes
McCain and Kyl today endorsed Brewer, a move that is an about face to previous statements the senators made about the governor and her platforms when her re-election prospects didn't appear certain.
GOP candidates to Watch in CD3
It takes 10 to tango in CD3. Here's a list of the candidates to watch.
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.
McCain to oppose Kagan for high court
Republican Sen. John McCain says he plans to vote against confirming Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.
Hayworth launches first TV ads targeting McCain
J.D. Hayworth is launching his first television ad targeting Sen. John McCain in their Republican primary fight.
Infomercial pitchman slams McCain for campaign ad
Sen. John McCain is taking heat from a television infomercial star famous for hawking free government money, who is angry that the Arizona senator used him in a campaign ad without permission.
As Dems lay low, GOP hits Obama on Arizona lawsuit
Republicans denounced the Obama administration's challenge of Arizona's new immigration law Tuesday, a fresh sign they may try to paint Democrats this fall as soft on illegal border crossings.
U.S. lawsuit against Arizona draws wide reaction
Reaction by advocacy groups, elected officials and others to the U.S. Department of Justice's filing of a lawsuit challenging Arizona's immigration enforcement law: