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Aug 22, 2011

‘Domino Effect’ shows up again; Pearce appoints Shooter

It happens over and over, and yet I'm still always struck at how the "domino effect" shows up in politics.

Aug 22, 2011

Limited financial disclosure in Pearce recall may spur law changes

The recall election targeting Senate President Russell Pearce is among the highest-profile legislative races in the state’s modern history.

But the public won’t have a clue how much cash is being raised or spent — or who’s doing the raising and spending  to influence the race’s outcome — until a few days before the election itself.

Aug 19, 2011

Pro-recall leader threatens legal action against Pearce

Randy Parraz, one of the organizers of the recall drive targeting Senate President Russell Pearce, is threatening a lawsuit after signs popped up in the East Valley claiming he supported the boycott against Arizona and promotes open borders.

Aug 18, 2011

Pearce foe in recall calls SB1070 ‘good start’

A charter school executive challenging state Senate President Russell Pearce in a Nov. 8 recall election said Thursday the Pearce-sponsored, 2010 Arizona law on illegal immigration was a good start toward reform and border security.

Aug 18, 2011

Lewis files nominating signatures in recall election

Republican Jerry Lewis, who is challenging Senate President Russell Pearce in a recall election, turned in his nominating petitions today, a move that would allow him to officially be on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Aug 16, 2011

Pearce has demonstrated fair and balanced leadership during tough times

As a member of the Senate Republican caucus, I lend my support for Senate President Russell Pearce.

Aug 15, 2011

Pearce supporters appeal recall ruling to Supreme Court

Unable to persuade a county judge to halt a recall election targeting Senate President Russell Pearce, the Mesa Republican’s allies will try and make their case before the Arizona Supreme Court.

Aug 15, 2011

Round 1 goes to Jerry Lewis

Mesa Republican Jerry Lewis remains the underdog in the recall election targeting Senate President Russell Pearce, but he improved his standing a bit last week when a fellow candidate dropped out of the race and instead endorsed him.

Aug 12, 2011

Lewis: ‘Disgusting’ online impersonator foreshadows a nasty recall campaign

Jerry Lewis, the Mesa Republican and perceived frontrunner in the recall election of Senate President Russell Pearce, says the fake Twitter account impersonating him sheds light on the dirty tactics he expects as the race moves forward.

Aug 12, 2011

Judge rejects challenge to stop Pearce recall

A judge today denied efforts by allies of Senate President Russell Pearce to halt the Nov. 8 recall election targeting the Mesa Republican.

Aug 12, 2011

Little-known Pearce foe drops out, backs Lewis in recall

Unable to raise money or endorsements, independent candidate Tommey Cattey today decided to drop out of the recall race and throw his support behind Mesa Republican Jerry Lewis.

Lewis is considered to be the frontrunner among those who are challenging Senate President Russell Pearce, the first sitting legislator in Arizona history to face a recall election.

Aug 12, 2011

Does anyone think she’s for real?

Many Pearce opponents believe that Olivia Cortes, the other Mormon Republican who has entered the LD18 recall race, is little more than a plant from the Pearce camp whose sole purpose in the contest will be to draw anti-Pearce votes away from Jerry Lewis.

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