A new poll suggests that Sen. John McCain appears to be more vulnerable to a Republican primary challenge now than he was in 2010.
Read More »They’re gritting their teeth as they write the checks
In an effort to downplay the importance that money will play in next year’s US Senate race, foes of McCain (and, specifically, supporters of Ward) have predicted that McCain won’t have as big a war chest as he had when he crushed JD Hayworth in 2010.
Read More »U.S. Senators look at ‘perverse incentive’ of asset forfeitures for police agencies
A Senate panel said Wednesday that while civil asset forfeitures can be a valuable tool for compensating victims and funding police work, there are too many loopholes that can allow abuses.
Read More »Hit me with your best shot
After his speech, McCain spoke with reporters about the coming campaign. He said he didn’t know whether Ward or another challenger would run against him in the primary, but that he expects fight. “I’ve never minded a good fight, and I will look forward to another one, if it’s necessary,” he said.
Read More »McCain will “keep fighting,” run for sixth term 
U.S. Sen. John McCain confirmed his long expected reelection bid, announcing that he’ll seek a sixth term.
Read More »Sen. John McCain announces he’s running for 6th term
U.S. Sen. John McCain has announced he will run for re-election in 2016. The Arizona Republican made the announcement to run for a sixth term on Monday in an interview with NBC News.
Read More »Goldwater statue dedicated in National Statuary Hall
Congressional leaders and members of Arizona's delegation unveiled a statue honoring the late Sen. Barry Goldwater in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Read More »Arizona legislator considers primary challenge to McCain
A conservative Republican two-term state legislator from western Arizona says she is considering a possible primary challenge to U.S. Sen. John McCain in 2016.
Read More »McCain wages a new national campaign, to define his legacy
Sen. John McCain is waging another national campaign — this time, to define his legacy. After two unsuccessful presidential bids, the 78-year-old former Navy pilot and Vietnam prisoner of war has rebounded as the chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee.
Read More »Arizona’s congressional delegation tries again to block tribe’s casino
Some members of Arizona's congressional delegation are trying again to block a tribe's casino project now under construction near Phoenix's west side.
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