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Hayworth tells Arizona GOP he’ll take on McCain
Former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth has told fellow Arizona Republicans that he will be running against the state’s senior senator, John McCain.
McCain taking Hayworth seriously, runs ads on KFYI
U.S. Sen. John McCain is quietly preparing for a potential challenge from ex-Rep. J.D. Hayworth, sources said, as Hayworth moves closer to an actual bid.
The Pulse: Governor’s race about to heat up
Northern Arizona businessman Buz Mills just dropped $2 million into a gubernatorial bid. Every pundit in town is preparing for the Terry Goddard administration. And Tucson attorney John Munger keeps talking up his fundraising abilities in his quest to be Arizona's chief executive.
Federal healthcare plan to cost Arizona $542M per year
The U.S. Senate healthcare bill is expected to provide medical coverage for as many as 1 million uninsured Arizonans, but it would leave the state scrambling to come up with an estimated $3.8 billion to pay for it.
Capitol Quotes 1/1/10
"I keep thinking, Oh, my gosh! The time before we have to go back there is getting less and less!" - Sen. Linda Lopez, a Democrat from Tucson, on the approaching regular session. Lawmakers return to the Capitol Jan. 11 for the 2010 session.
‘Let’s move on’
At the end of the presser, Sen. John McCain was asked about a challenge from former congressman J.D. Hayworth - and possibly even from Janet Napolitano. "I don't think any campaign I've ever been in should be taken for granted," said McCain. "I work hard, I campaign hard and I hope to earn the votes of the citizens of Arizona."
Immigration debate hasn’t changed in 30 years
When Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was back in town last week, she suggested that reform of the nation’s immigration laws will be a priority for President Obama in 2010. The former Arizona governor was quoted in a local newspaper as saying two-thirds of the public wants immigration fixed, understanding that the U.S. is not going to deport an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants[...]
Santa knows what AZ GOP leader has been up to
State GOP chairman Randy Pullen has been a bad, bad boy, according to Americans for Tax Reform.
McCain dropped the ball; Obama lied
Sen. John McCain lost the presidential election because did not acknowledge the implications of Barack Obama taking us down the road to destruction.
Campaign finance reports show McCain with big edge in cash
Sen. John McCain ended the third quarter with 500 times more cash on hand - $5 million in all - than his closest declared Republican rival, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. "He's clearly on the path to continue raising money in a substantial amount," said Frederic Solop, a Northern Arizona University political science professor.
Battle begins to bring F-35 fighters to Luke AFB
Taking center stage on an issue that has long been dear to her heart, Gov. Jan Brewer announced a campaign to help make Luke Air Force Base the primary training complex for the military’s F-35 Lightning joint-strike fighter.
Poll: McCain, Obama, Kyl have similar approval ratings in AZ
It appears Sen. John McCain is viewed by Arizona voters only slightly more favorably than President Obama, at least when it comes to the percentage of people who think the two... […]
