Retiring US Sen. Jon Kyl praised by McCain
Retiring U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl is being praised for serving Arizona for more than a quarter century.
Tea party leader says all Muslims a ‘threat’ to U.S.; seeks recall of McCain
A prominent Phoenix tea party leader who believes Muslims cannot be trusted to be loyal to the United States and should not be working for the federal government is incensed with U.S. Sen. John McCain’s defense of a top State Department official and is eying a recall drive against Arizona’s senior senator.
McCain: It’s no time to send National Guard home from border
Sen. John McCain says pulling the National Guard from Arizona's stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border is ill-advised.
Vacation time, French-style
France may be the GOP’s favorite cautionary example for liberal economic policies, but it’s a fine place for a post-election trip. Now that the election is over, Gov. Jan Brewer’s... […]
Arizona senators speak out against medical marijuana proposition
U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl led a group of Republican officials Wednesday denouncing a ballot measure that would allow medical marijuana.
Money Mania: In down economy, candidates are flush with cash
At a time when the state treasury is reeling from a multi-billion dollar deficit, jobs are scarce and many residents are losing their homes to foreclosure, Arizona’s candidates for federal office appear to be recession-proof.
Capitol Times Assistant Editor discusses Brewer’s meeting with Obama reps, McCain’s recent gains over Hayworth
Arizona Capitol Times Assistant Editor Bill Bertolino discusses the meeting between Obama administration representatives and developments in the McCain-Hayworth GOP Senate primary race.
McCain up 47-36, but other numbers tell the whole story
In day two of Rasmussen Reports releasing results about its June 16 survey of 707 likely Republican primary voters, the conservative-leaning firm reported that McCain has a 47-36 lead over... […]
Hayworth hits McCain for fundraiser’s Ponzi scheme
A now-disbarred Florida lawyer who admitted to orchestrating a huge Ponzi scheme gave more than $180,000 to Arizona Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, contributions that McCain's Senate rival is now making an issue in their competitive primary.
McCain to hold town hall meetings this weekend
Arizona Sen. John McCain is holding town hall meetings in the West Valley this weekend.
McCain and Hayworth give contrasting views on immigration
Sen. John McCain and his GOP senate primary opponent JD Hayworth sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to talk about a range of issues, including their take on immigration.