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Robert Graham: Guiding Arizona’s Republican Party through turbulent times
Whether he admits it or not, Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert Graham is in a tight spot. As head of the party, he quickly affirmed Republicans’ choice of Donald Trump on the night of the Arizona presidential primary March 22, and yet he also has to navigate through myriad complications that will surely arise after his party picked, to put it mildly, such a divisive figure.
Republican Party chairman: Obsession with “Dark Money” destroys editorial board’s credibility
The Editorial Board at the Arizona Republic newspaper last weekend demonstrated how precious little they understand about the duties, responsibilities and capacities of the Arizona Republican Party.
Poll: 53 percent of Arizonans favor decriminalizing marijuana
New poll numbers show a slim majority of Arizonans favor decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
State GOP votes to keep primary open to independents
An attempt by grassroots conservatives to close next year’s GOP to independent voters fell flat after the Arizona Republican Party’s executive committee decided not to spend money on the lawsuit it would take to accomplish that goal.
Voters expect leadership for a new prosperity in Arizona
The inauguration of Governor Doug Ducey and our fellow Republicans to every statewide elected office, and to majorities in both legislative chambers, makes the case that Republican leadership and policymaking are what voters are looking for in both good times and bad.
Arizona GOP chairman faces challenge despite party’s success
Arizona GOP Chairman Robert Graham is facing an insurgent challenge from the right despite his party’s sweep of statewide races and successful defense of Republican majorities at the Capitol.
Graham touts backing from Arpaio, party loyalists
AZGOP Chairman Robert Graham quickly rolled out endorsements from Arpaio and longtime party leaders a day after GOP activist Lori Urban confirmed to our reporter that she’s challenging him in the race for chairman – a sure sign that he’s not taking the January race for granted.
It’s a two-way contest for AZGOP chairman
Republicans kept their majorities in the Arizona House and Senate and swept all statewide races, but for some party activists, the election results weren’t a reason for celebration. Rather, it was a cause for dissatisfaction, which was enough to compel some to conclude it’s time to replace state party chairman Robert Graham.
GOP chairman fears mudslinging could lead to Dem governor
The mud-slinging in the Republican gubernatorial fray has gotten so bad that party Chairman Robert Graham has told the contenders to just cool it – or risk electing Democrat Fred DuVal in November.
Free ride
Clear path to general election provides a boost to DuVal, but …
After five Republican gubernatorial hopefuls held their first candidate forum, some observers said the big winner was a candidate who wasn’t in the room — Democratic nominee-in-waiting Fred DuVal.
Biggs gives Crandall an early boot from Arizona State Senate
Rich Crandall's Arizona state Senate seat was declared vacant by Senate President Andy Biggs on Aug. 22, days after Crandall notified Biggs that his resignation won’t take effect until midnight on Aug. 31. Biggs cited a portion of Arizona law that declares a legislative office can be deemed vacant now that Crandall is no longer a resident of the district.
Lawmakers achieved election reform, tax reform and tort reform
I commend the governor and the Legislature for enduring the stress of a lengthy session and passing some much-needed legislation that will have a positive effect on our state for a very long time.
